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To those that see them, kangaroo rats are simply cute. The way the bounce along the ground like a miniature kangaroo is quite a site for non-Australians. However, for agricultural producers, kangaroo rats can be quite an expensive pest.

 

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• the Ord’s kangaroo rat, Dipodomys ordi,

Biology

• Lives in dry lands
• Nocturnal

Sign

Damage

• Damage newly planted seeds & new sprouts

Solutions

Habitat Modification

Repellents

• None known

Trapping

• Rat sized snap traps and chipmunk sized cage traps can be very effective for trapping small areas. 

Shooting

• Not a practical option

Toxicants

• Burrow fumigants
• Toxic grain baits

Diseases-Safety

Legal Issues

Living With Kangaroo Rats

Publications & Resources

News