ALPHA-NAPHTHYLTHIOUREA AS A CONDITIONING REPELLENT FOR PROTECTING CONIFER SEED

摘要: Author(s): Passof, Peter C.; Marsh, Rex E.; Howard, Walter E. | Abstract: The object of this study was to find an alternative rodent repellent take the place endrin when direct seeding regenerate coniferous forests. Compounds with aversive conditioning attributes were screened. Even though still falling far short endrin, which also acts as a lethal rodenticide, alpha-naphthylthiourea (ANTU) treated seed produced about twice many seedlings did untreated seed. Both laboratory and field evaluation procedures results are discussed. It is hoped that more research efficacy ANTU protectant can be further improved. compound much too promising abandon candidate for deer mice possibly other species.