Rats and Mice: Their Biology and Control

Rats and Mice: Their biology and control, is an attempt to bring together the vast array of literature on the pest status of rats and mice and the means to combat them. Before any pest can be controlled it is important to understand how it lives and brief reviews of some aspects of the biology of rats and mice relevant to control are given - these include reproduction, movement, awareness of the environment and food and feeding behaviour. The significance of rats and mice is discussed in respect of their economic importance and disease carrying potential. the rodenticides available to control them are detailed along with ;physical, mechanical and non-toxic chemical methods for use where rodenticides cannot be used. The final chapter describes the practicalities of rodent control. This edition is in good condition, tightly bound with clean pages. The hardback cover and dust jacket are unmarked. Copyright © Rentokil.