Species and distribution of rodent in Hepu county

Objective To master the kinds,constitution and distribution of rodent,and provide basis for making decision on the control of plague in Hepu county. Methods The rodent was surveyed and classified by using cage-catch method in dwelling houses and field.Results Rattus flavipectus and Rattus norvegicus were dominant species within house,Rattus losea and Bandicota indica were dominant species within the field at the rodent community structure;the average density of rodent was 10.75%,the density of rodent within house was 11.46% which was much higher than 10.04% within the field;the density of Rattus flavipectus,Rattus norvegicus,Suncus murinus,Rattus losea and Bandicota indica were 4.09%,3.88%,3.20%,6.86% and 2.51% respectively. Conclusion Rattus flavipectus,Rattus norvegicus,Suncus murinus,Rattus losea and Bandicota indica should be killed in the control of plague in Hepu county.