Self-service traps inspected by avian and terrestrial predators as a management option for rodents.
Annika SchlötelburgAlexandra PlekatSonoko Bellingrath-KimuraJens JacobPublished in: Pest management science (2019)
Visits by predators decreased with increasing cover of artificial surfaces or decreasing cover of (semi)natural areas, proving the importance of (semi)natural areas in the agricultural landscape. Long-term trials with different baiting techniques and in landscapes characterized by organic farming should be conducted to ensure the regular removal of voles. The use of tub-traps that are frequently visited by predators could support crop protection, which might limit the use of rodenticide and the associated exposure risk of non-target wildlife. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.