Vertebrate Pest Conference: Proceedings
Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 10th (1982)
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Date of this Version
February 1982
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Laboratory bioassays and field tests were conducted to determine if zinc phosphide baits would control pocket gophers in forest plantations. Zinc phosphide baits generally were less effective than the strychnine alkaloid-oat bait commonly used by forest managers to control gophers. However, a carrot bait with 0.75% zinc phosphide showed potential as a substitute for strychnine. Size of carrot bait and grooming activity of gophers were identified as important factors affecting efficacy of baits.