Efficacy of Ropel® as a coyote repellent

摘要: We examined the repellency of a commercially available animal repellent to determine efficacy its application objects that are attractive coyotes (Canis latrans). Specifically, we aimed both prevent chewing behavior by on nylon-like strapping material, which is used construct barrier-arresting systems military airstrips, and ability solution animals from repeating undesired behavior. mixed Ropel® Animal Rodent Repellent with liquid latex sticker form 2% 98% Ropel solution. water as control. The solutions were applied test material placed in coyote pens. exposed 12 mated pairs control 2-choice recorded toward materials using camera traps. Photographs condition when, if, individual approached, made contact with, tasted, repeatedly or destroyed material. There was no difference between number treatment but significantly more tasted than materials. However, there destroyed. While results suggest some properties after initial tasting, do not recommend this product be relied upon coyote-specific repellent.