The house mouse in poultry operations: pest significance and a novel baiting strategy for its control

摘要: Author(s): Corrigan, Robert M.; Williams, Ralph E. | Abstract: Enclosed and insulated commercial poultry buildings provide ideal habitat for supporting unusually large populations of the house mouse (Mus musculus L . ). Mice cause damage to various structural operational components facilities; thus, they are economic significance as well general nuisances. Effective control programs in operations often difficult. complicated, time consuming, inefficient due environmental factors intrinsic facilities. The an pest is discussed via results a rodent survey 161 Indiana. Survey data presented concerning problem incidence severity, damage, tools methods operators judged most successful. A research project aimed at developing more cost-effective efficient controlling mice was begun Purdue 1985. involves development novel rodenticide baiting strategy utilizing customized PVC anticoagulant bait stations, second-generation baits, "time-pulse" strategy. Preliminary field trials this technique have produced population reductions 78.8% 74.4% two houses following one "pass" application rate. Research addressing additional rates continuing investigations into modifications other types livestock operations.