Cotton Rat Wildlife Master Gardener Diagnostic
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Master Gardener Decision Support Guide
Cotton Rat
Trapping with wooden based snap traps is the best method of
control. Live traps could also be used. There are no effective
repellents or fumigates. There are no legal poisons for
homeowners. Shooting is not practical.
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Designed by David Goforth on October 31, 2000