The toxicity and acceptability of the sodium salt of pindone, an anti-coagulant rodenticide, to the house-mouse (Mus musculus L.)

Abstract

A 0·005% solution of the sodium salt of pindone was found to kill wild house-mice (Mus musculus) in 4-6 days. Mice offered a choice between this solution and water drank more water, but the difference in consumption was not statistically significant. 2. The addition of 1% sugar did not appreciably alter the palatability of a 0·005% solution, but a solution of the anti-coagulant containing 10% sugar was more readily accepted than water. This preference was maintained with solution 4 months old. © 1961, Cambridge University Press. All rights reserved.