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The effectiveness of aerial baiting for control of feral pigs (Sus scrofa) in North Queensland

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Mitchell, J. (1998) The effectiveness of aerial baiting for control of feral pigs (Sus scrofa) in North Queensland. Wildlife Research, 25 (3). pp. 297-303. ISSN 1035-3712

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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.1071/WR97009

Abstract

This study assessed the proportion of a feral pig population that consumed aerially distributed baits incorporating a non-toxic biomarker (iophenoxic acid). Baits were distributed at a rate of 18 baits km-2 over 70 km2 of a seasonally inaccessible habitat. A total of 102 feral pigs were then captured by trapping and ground-shooting. Blood samples from 63 adult feral pigs were analysed for the presence of the biomarker; 40 (63%) were considered to have consumed at least one bait. Ground-shooting and trapping over 6 days resulted in 18% and 16% population reduction respectively.

Item Type:Article
Subjects:Science > Invasive Species > Animals > Animal control and ecology
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