Sticky Glues for Rat Control

  • D.C. Gupta Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • R. Prasad Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • C. Saxena Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.54.2023
Keywords: Rat control, sticky glues, trap, linseed oil, animal hide, polyurethanes

Abstract

A number of polymeric glues based on linseed oil, animal hide and hydroxy-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)-derived polyurethanes have been synthesised. These glues are sticky in nature
and characterised by viscosity, FTIR spectra and adhesive strength. These glues were evaluated for rat control. The HTPB-derived polyurethane, p l y [mB-hexamethylene-diisocyanate (HMDI)] and linseed oil-based glues were found to be effective in controlling the rats. Storage ageing studies of these glues were also carried out. It was found that the exposed layer of linseed oil-based glue dried up after 9 months but still remained effective after removing top layer and the HTPB-HMDI-derived polyurethane is effective for 18 months.
Published
2004-01-01
How to Cite
Gupta, D., Prasad, R., & Saxena, C. (2004). Sticky Glues for Rat Control. Defence Science Journal, 54(1), 65-71. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.54.2023
Issue
Vol 54 No 1
Section
Biomedical Sciences
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