Many rodent species exhibit periodic fluctuations in population abundance.This can have important consequences for processes known to be influenced by population density,such as dispersal,territoriali
It is only possible to describe,understand and predict the transmission of an infection if sufficient data are available.The incidence (the number of new infections per time unit) is a pivotal epidemi
Pest rodents damage agricultural crops,stored foods and infrastructure and are significant carriers of diseases transmitted to humans.We have assessed the efficacy of a combined rodenticide-insecticid
Arenaviruses belong to a group of rodent-borne viruses that can cause mild to severe hemorrhagic fevers.Humans mainly get infected through contact with infected rodents or their excretions,yet little
Food security is a major concern at a global level.In Southeast Asia rice is the staple crop.In 2007,rice represented 32%of agricultural output,and 29%of household calories.The challenge is to increas
The Northeast area plays an important role in grain production in China,and 25-30%of total national grain output is from this region.According to incomplete statistics,the amount of crop damaged by ro
A survey based study about farmers knowledge,attitude and practices towards rodent pest problems was conducted in four villages of Pothwar,Pakistan from September to December 2013.The aim of the study
Outbreaks of house mice (Mus domesticus) occur sporadically,and with highly variable intensity,location and extent,within cereal production regions of Australia.It is not feasible to use conventional
Warfarin has been widely used for over 50 years as a rodent poison in pest control and also in human medicine as a prescribed anticoagulant for preventing thrombosis.The vitamin K epoxide reductase co
Emerging rodenticide resistance to anticoagulants among Norway rats will have significant implications for rodent control.In this study we examined tissue samples from tails,and droppings of Norway ra