Vertebrate Pest Conference: Proceedings
Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 6th (1974)
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Date of this Version
March 1974
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Research in Australia on the behavior of wild rabbits has provided a basis for improvements in the tactics and strategy of control. As the warren is a central focus for growth and survival of a population, a program for effective control or eradication should a i m at making the warren unavailable to rabbits. Enclosure studies of behavior suggested that poisoning would be much more effective when carried out in the non-breeding season. This has been confirmed in field trials. The behavioral importance of the odor-producing inguinal , submandibular, and anal glands is emphasized. It is suggested that further studies of these glands may provide insights for the development of repellents or attractants.