What is biological kiore rat control?
The kiore rat is a menace in the Polynesian islands, destroying native plant and animal species. Biological pest controls control the population and prevent future environmental damage without chemical poisons or pesticides.The Kiore RatThe kiore rat (Rattus exulans), also called the Polynesian or Pacific rat, is the third most widespread species of rat in the world, and inhabits Southeast Asia and most Polynesian islands.EffectsKiore are responsible for widespread destruction of seabird nests and plant seedlings, and prey upon native insects and lizards.Biological Pest ControlBiological pest control is the use of predation, parasites, pathogens or other natural mechanisms to control pest species, and is used as an alternative to chemical pesticides or traps.ResultsFrom 1970 to 2000, conservationists eradicated kiore from over 10,000 hectares of land in the South Pacific Islands using aerial poisoning techniques. The introduction and tracking of predators such as mongooses, feral cats
