Refining operational practice for controlling introduced European rabbits on agricultural lands in New Zealand

Evaluates the economics and efficacy of control of European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) using an experimental approach of sowing 1080-bait in strips instead of the commonly used broadcast sowing method (i.e. complete coverage). Studies aerial delivery of 0.02% 1080 on diced carrot bait over ~3500 ha of rabbit-prone land in the North and South islands. Compares experimental sowing via strip patterns using 10-15 kg of bait per hectare with the current best practice of aerial broadcast sowing at 30-35 kg/ha in each case. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.