ABSTRACT

The objective of this multi-authored compendium is, therefore, to bring together the state of arts reported in one place. Written by specialists by specialists in various fields of rondentology, and to suggest future lines of research. It is also felt that this work on rodent pest management will trigger more research effort for the benefit of mankind and help certain countries and organizations in revitalizing serious work in this field which, it appears, has dampened during the last few years.

chapter 3|5 pages

Rodent Problems in Europe

chapter 4|31 pages

Rodent Problems in Africa

chapter 5|18 pages

Rodent Problems in Asia

chapter 8|8 pages

Population Principles

chapter 11|17 pages

Reproduction

chapter 12|11 pages

Behavior

chapter 18|9 pages

Bait Shyness and Poison Aversion

chapter 19|10 pages

Nonanticoagulant Rodenticides

chapter 20|11 pages

Anticoagulant Rodenticides

chapter 21|15 pages

Chemosterilants for Rodent Control

chapter 25|7 pages

Chemical Repellents

chapter 26|3 pages

Ultrasound Devices

chapter 27|10 pages

Predation

chapter 31|8 pages

Areas of Further Research