Evaluation of Methiocarb 50%-WP as a Taste Repellent Against the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus L.)

Turkish Journal of Zoology

SYED WAQAR ALİ RİZVݹ 

关键词: House sparrow;    methiocarb;    taste repellent;    cages;    outdoor aviaries.;   

学科分类：生物科学（综合）

来源: Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey - TUBITAK

【 摘 要 】

Laboratory studies in cages and outdoor aviaries were conducted, using different concentrations of methiocarb 50%-WP to estimate the ideal dose needed to produce taste aversion in the house sparrow (Passer domesticus). Under a nochoice test, sparrows showed a clear difference in millet bait preference among various concentrations. Under choice tests, in cages and outdoor aviaries a clear repellency trend was recorded in both sexes with increases in poison concentration. However, female birds showed a higher repellency pattern than males. It was concluded that methiocarb grain bait at 0.1% proved to be highly effective in repelling sparrows and may function as an ideal crop protectant against bird invasion.

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