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How Rabbit Poisoning Methods Work, S H. Wheeler
How Rabbit Poisoning Methods Work, S H. Wheeler
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
While the "rabbit plauges" of the past are a distant memory for most farmers, rabbit numbers must still be controlled in many parts of Western Australia. Rabit control techniques rely heavily on poisoning, which given the right conditions can kill a high percentage of rabbits at risk.
Recent research by the Agricultural Protection Board has been aimed at determining how different poisons, baits and poisoning methods work. By knowing in detail how each method works and what influences its results, we can choose the best control method for a particular place and time, avoid costly failures, and increase the effectiveness …
Poisoning Rabbits From The Air, C D. Gooding
Poisoning Rabbits From The Air, C D. Gooding
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
AERIAL baiting gives spectacular kills of rabbits in country which cannot be effectively treated by conventional means, and has been widely adopted in New Zealand and other States in Australia.
Here Mr. Gooding reports on developments in aerial baiting in Victoria, and suggests practical applications in Western Australia.