Evaluation of strychnine and zinc phosphide baits to control northern pocket gophers (Thomomys talpoides) in alfalfa fields in Alberta, Canada

Crop Protection

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 135-138

  Proulx, Gilbert ^a  

^a Alpha Wildlife Research and Management Ltd   (Canada)

Author keywords

Northern pocket gopher; Poison baits; Strychnine; Zinc phosphide

Indexed keywords

ALFAFFA; BAIT; NORTHERN POCKET GOPHER; PEST CONTROL; STRYCHNINE; ZINC PHOSPHIDE;

CANADA, ALBERTA;

THOMOMYS TALPOIDES;

EID: 0032029442     PISSN: 02612194     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0261-2194(97)00111-7     Document Type: Article

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