Response of Captive Coyotes to Renardine Coyote Repellent

摘要: Author(s): Zemlicka, Doris E.; Mason, J. Russell | Abstract: Renardine is a bone tar product available for use as coyote (Canis latrans) repellent in Canada. The substance applied to pasture borders prevent coyotes from entering and attacking sheep. Because data regarding the effectiveness of are lacking, we designed two experiments. In first, six pairs were first presented with 400 g ground meat pans (200 g/pan) false screen bottoms. Beneath screens absorbent tubes wetted 10 ml distilled water. Subsequently, during treatment period, tube was Renardine. Pans 60 minutes, amount time consume recorded. second experiment, additional 200 inside barrier created baling twine wooden dowels. area 1 m2, tied onto dowels 0.25 m above ground. During painted both experiments, all consumed shortly after presentation. We conclude that probably not an effective repellent. However, because active ingredient oil deer repellent, speculate may have utility herbivore