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The food preferences of the South-Asian commensal rat,Bandicota indica were studied to evolve a suitable bait for control. Amongst cereals clear preference towards rice in its whole/divided form was evident. Amongst additives 7\2-10% groundnut oil enhanced bait intake significantly while 2% salt and sugar did not influence the rat’s diet choice. The results indicate whole/broken rice mixed with 7\2-10% groundnut oil as the most attractive bait for poisoningB. indica.
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Sridhara, S., Srihari, K. Food preference studies of the larger bandicoot rat,Bandicota indica (Bechstein). Proc Ani Sci 92, 43–48 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03186169
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