Evaluation of an electrified mat as a white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) barrier

International Journal of Pest Management

Volumn 54, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 89-94

  Seamans, Thomas W ^a   Helon, David A ^a  

^a NATIONAL WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Deer; Electric mat; Odocoileus virginianus; White tailed deer; Wildlife damage management

Indexed keywords

DEER; MECHANICAL CONTROL; PEST CONTROL; SAFETY; WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT;

CERVIDAE; ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 37149041750     PISSN: 09670874     EISSN: 13665863     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09670870701549624     Document Type: Article

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