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The effect of some anticoagulants against three commensal rodents under laboratory conditions
1Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Suez Canal University, Ismailia.
Abstract:
Eight anticoagulant rodenticides were used against Rattus norvegicus, R. r. frugivorous and Muss musculus. Phenal proved to be the most suitable against R. norvegicus, while Redentin 75 was less effective. However, males accepted Super-Caid as bait. On the other hand, Klerat Super was more effective than Storm against R. r. frugivorous and M. musculus, in choice feeding and V.V. in no choice feeding. It was concluded that more than one anticoagulant rodenticide being recommended with interval between application in a large rodent infested area.
Insights
Different anticoagulant rodenticides show varying effectiveness against common rodent pests. A combination of rodenticides, applied with intervals, is recommended for effective control in large infestations.
Area of Science:
- Pest Management
- Toxicology
- Rodent Control
Background:
- Rodent infestations pose significant threats to agriculture and public health.
- Anticoagulant rodenticides are widely used for pest control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of eight anticoagulant rodenticides against Rattus norvegicus, Rattus rattus frugivorous, and Mus musculus.
- To determine the most suitable rodenticides for different rodent species and feeding conditions.
Main Methods:
- Comparative efficacy testing of eight anticoagulant rodenticides.
- Assessing rodent acceptance and effectiveness in choice and no-choice feeding trials.
- Target species included Rattus norvegicus, Rattus rattus frugivorous, and Mus musculus.
Main Results:
- Phenal was most effective against Rattus norvegicus.
- Redentin 75 showed lower efficacy.
- Super-Caid bait was accepted by male rodents.
- Klerat Super outperformed Storm against Rattus rattus frugivorous and Mus musculus in both choice and no-choice feeding.
Conclusions:
- No single anticoagulant rodenticide is universally effective across all target species and conditions.
- A strategy involving multiple anticoagulant rodenticides with timed applications is recommended for managing large rodent infestations.