Bait Acceptance by Non-Target Mammal Species in Simulated Rabbit Poisoning Trials.

Abstract

A series of simulated rabbit poisoning trials was camed out to assess the acceptance of carrot, pellet (extruded pollard and bran) and oat baits by non-target species. The results showed that a high percentage of those non-target mammals exposed to the baits ingested at least one of the bait types. Carrot bait proved to be the most target-specific. The actual location of the bait material was often more important than bait type in determining uptake.