Effects of Dimilin application on white-footed mouse populations in a central Appalachian forest
1995
Seidel, G.E. | Whitmore, R.C.
Densities, food habits, and physical condition of white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) were examined on 10 Dimilin-treated and 10 untreated areas in 1985 and 1986. Estimates of mouse density did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) between treated and untreated areas. However, juvenile/adult female ratios on untreated areas were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than those on treated areas. Mice on treated areas consumed less lepidopteran prey than did mice on untreated areas (p < 0.05), but the total amount of food consumed per mouse did not differ significantly between treated and untreated areas (p > 0.05); mice in treated areas apparently compensated for the loss of lepidopterans by using other food sources more heavily. Body measurements, weight, and fat content of mice did not differ (p > 0.05) between treated and untreated areas.
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