N.Z.J.Ecol., Volume 23(2), 1999

Note

The papers published in this issue were submitted from the 25 oral and 10 poster papers given at a scientific meeting organised by the N.Z. Ecological Society on "Ecological Consequences of Poisons used for Mammalian Pest Control". The meeting was held at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch on 9-10 July, 1998 and was attended by 120 registrants.

N.Z.J.Ecol., Volume 23(2), 1999

Table of Contents

Research Article

Ecological consequences of toxin use for mammalian pest control in New Zealand—An overview

A review of recent regulatory and environmental toxicology studies on 1080: Results and implications

Assessing the effect of poisoning programs on the density of non-target fauna: Design and interpretation

Costs and benefits of aerial 1080 possum control operations using carrot baits to North Island robins (Petroica australis longipes), Pureora Forest Park

The toxicity of sodium monofluoroacetate (1080) to Huberia striata, a New Zealand native ant

Invertebrates feeding on baits used for vertebrate pest control in New Zealand

Secondary poisoning of stoats after an aerial 1080 poison operation in Pureora Forest, New Zealand

Secondary poisoning of mammalian predators during possum and rodent control operations at Trounson Kauri Park, Northland, New Zealand

Fate of sodium monofluroacetate (1080) following disposal of pest bait to a landfill

Exposure of non-target vertebrates to second-generation rodenticides in Britain, with particular reference to the polecat Mustela putorius

Brodifacoum residues in target and non-target species following an aerial poisoning operation on Motuihe Island, Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand

Brodifacoum residues in possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) after baiting with brodifacoum cereal bait

Secondary and tertiary poisoning risks associated with brodifacoum

Survival of brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) exposed to brodifacoum poison in Northland, New Zealand

Fate of moreporks (Ninox novaeseelandiae) during a pest control operation on Mokoia Island, Lake Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand

The risks, costs and benefits of using brodifacoum to eradicate rats from Kapiti Island, New Zealand

Colour preferences in North Island robins (Petroica australis): Implications for deterring birds from poisonous baits

Do colours that deter birds affect cereal bait acceptance by possums (Trichosurus vulpecula)?

Poisoning mammalian pests can have unintended consequences for future control: Two case studies

Smarter baits: The effects of stress on bait aversion and options to avoid the development of bait aversions

Risks to non-target species from use of a gel bait for possum control

New technology for poison delivery

A pragmatic approach to characterising insect communities in New Zealand: malaise trapped beetles. (vol 23, pg 69, 1999)