Capsaicin-treated bait is ineffective in deterring non-target mammals from trap disturbance during invasive lizard control

Excluding non-target species from invasive species control efforts can be challenging due to non-target attraction to trap structure, baits, and lures.Various methods have been used to deter non-target species from entering or disturbing traps including altered features (e.g., mesh size, trip mechanism, or entrances), staking traps, and chemical de

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