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This Landcare Note describes methods of controlling rabbits using Pindone. See also Landcare Note LC0294 Rabbits: integrated rabbit control. Pindone Pindone is a registered rabbit poison that comes in two forms: - powder form and liquid) both of which are applied to bait material either carrots or oats. Bait material Carrots are registered as a bait material for PIN25. Carrots and oats are registered for Rabbait Aqueous Pindone Concentrate. Pindone treated oats are available as a pre-prepared bait in the commercial products: Rabbait Pindone Oat Bait and ALDI BUNNYBAIT. Pindone use in Victoria Pindone bait is available for use by land managers to control rabbits. Pindone bait is well suited to use in urban and urban/rural areas. Pindone bait has an antidote, vitamin K1, and is generally safer to use then 1080 (sodium monofluoracetate) where non target animals like domestic dogs are at risk. Procedure for use of Pindone Always read the label, heed the label. The product label provides specific directions for use and must be read, and understood prior to use of any agricultural product. The best time to poison “rabbits can be poisoned at anytime that they will readily take oat or carrot bait” . Most rabbit poisoning occurs in the late summer/early autumn period because:
Trail baiting: the method A trail is a furrow cut into the ground that is approximately 10 cm deep and 12 cm wide. The trail can be cut by hand using a hoe; a disc pulled behind a vehicle or a specifically designed baitlayer. Bait (cut carrots/oats) are placed into the trail, firstly as free feed (unpoisoned bait and used to get rabbits accustomed to the bait) and later as poisoned bait. Equipment: what is needed! Bait laying equipment for a poisoning program can be obtained or hired from most Landcare groups, some equipment hire firms, some pest control contractors and NRE regional offices or work centres. Contact your local NRE office, Rabbit Action Group and/or Landcare group for more information. Good quality baits Carrot baits It is essential to use good quality bait material. Best results are achieved with good quality carrots, fed to rabbits the same day as they are cut. Feeding at dusk ensures the carrots don’t dry out in the sun, and stay fresh and attractive to rabbits for a longer time. Oat baits Oats must be clean and free from other grains and/or chaff. Using oats may require 3-4 free feeds to achieve good levels of uptake. Oat bait is commercially manufactured as pre-prepared poisoned bait material. (Eg. Rabbait Pindone Oat Bait). How to conduct a Pindone poisoning program The density of rabbits feeding on the bait should be monitored prior to, and after poisoning, to determine the effectiveness of the program. (See Landcare Note LC0334: Rabbits: monitoring rabbit populations) Using PIN 25 - Pindone Carrots Rabbit Bait
Monitoring of free feeds and bait take Monitoring of free feeds is essential to ensure there is a minimal risk to non-target species, and to estimate the adjustment of the quantity of bait required and if necessary, changing the placement of baits. Cleaning up On each day of the control program, the baited area and surrounding areas must be thoroughly searched for dead rabbits. Carcases must be collected and properly disposed of to lessen the risk to non-target species Integrated rabbit control Beating the rabbit; saving native plants, your garden and money!. Check the rabbit prone areas, by spotlighting, monitoring warrens for active burrows, and looking for rabbits 2 hours prior to sunset at least 4 times a year, early summer, autumn, mid winter and during spring. Any land managers can protect their investment by monitoring rabbit populations and taking immediate action as soon as rabbits are found. Controlling rabbits when populations are low saves pasture, native vegetation and money! Safety “Its your responsibility”. Ensure all bait material and carcasses are not available to non-targets. Follow direction for use and handling as specified on the label. Further information Contact the local office of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, local agricultural supplier or registered pest control contractor. This note replaces note number PA0006 The advice provided in this publication is intended as a source of information only. Always read the label before using any of the products mentioned. The State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication.
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This document was published on 26/10/2008.