Field Evaluation of Methyl Anthranilate for Deterring Birds Eating Blueberries

In many parts of North America, bird depredation is a major problem for growers of blueberry and other small fruit. Methyl anthranilate (MA) is an effective avian feeding deterrent in some situations, and we conducted a 3-state field trial to evaluate the efficacy of a formulated product, ReJeX-iT A...

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Published in:The Journal of wildlife management 1996-10, Vol.60 (4), p.929-934
Main Authors: Avery, Michael L., Primus, Thomas M., Defrancesco, Joe, Cummings, John L., Decker, David G., Humphrey, John S., Davis, James E., Deacon, Rob
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural management
Animal behavior
Aves
Berries
Biological and medical sciences
Bird pests
Birds
Chemicals
Discoloration
Fruit crops
Fruits
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Leaves
Medically important nuisances and vectors, pests of stored products and materials: population survey and control
Nuisances
Phytotoxicity
Research facilities
Wildlife management
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Summary:In many parts of North America, bird depredation is a major problem for growers of blueberry and other small fruit. Methyl anthranilate (MA) is an effective avian feeding deterrent in some situations, and we conducted a 3-state field trial to evaluate the efficacy of a formulated product, ReJeX-iT AG-36. On 5 0.4-ha plots in Oregon, Washington, and Michigan, we applied 56.8 L of ReJeX-iT (17.2 kg MA/ha) at weekly intervals for 21 days. Numbers of blueberries lost from tagged branches in treated plots did not differ from those lost from paired control plots. Furthermore, yields from treated and control plots did not differ. Residues of MA on fruit immediately after spraying were unexpectedly low (≤115 ppm) and declined rapidly to
ISSN:0022-541X
1937-2817
DOI:10.2307/3802395