Loose fruit loosses and rat population


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Liew V.K., . Loose fruit loosses and rat population. pp. 29-31. ISSN 0127-9564

Abstract

A study was conducted at eight different locations in FELDA estates in the Lepar Utara Complex in Pahang. The objective of the study was to estimate losses fruits to rats. The amount of loose fruits taken by rats over three days of observation ranged from 1.8-4.0 fruitlets/palm/day. Higher rat population is not controlled. The importance of baiting is emphasized to reduce such losses.


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Abstract

A study was conducted at eight different locations in FELDA estates in the Lepar Utara Complex in Pahang. The objective of the study was to estimate losses fruits to rats. The amount of loose fruits taken by rats over three days of observation ranged from 1.8-4.0 fruitlets/palm/day. Higher rat population is not controlled. The importance of baiting is emphasized to reduce such losses.

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Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term: ELAEIS GUINEENSIS
AGROVOC Term: FRUITS
AGROVOC Term: RATS
AGROVOC Term: PEST CONTROL
AGROVOC Term: CONTROL METHODS
AGROVOC Term: RODENT CONTROL
AGROVOC Term: RODENTICIDES
AGROVOC Term: MALAYSIA ELAEIS GUINEENSIS
AGROVOC Term: FRUTAS
AGROVOC Term: RATA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:52
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17773

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