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Rodent-repellent studies. I. Method for the evaluation of chemical repellents

January 1, 1949

A biological assay procedure and a method for the numerical expression of results have been devised for the determination of the repellency to rodents of different chemical compounds. The procedure is based upon the degree of acceptability of foods containing the candidate repellents,. and has been shown. to offer a rapid, reliable measure of repellent activIty.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1949
Title Rodent-repellent studies. I. Method for the evaluation of chemical repellents
Authors E. Bellack, J.B. DeWitt
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association
Index ID 5220798
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center