Integrated control of the fossorial form of Arvicola terrestris in orchards1

For the replacement of endrin for Arvicola terrestris control in The Netcerlands, an integrated control scheme has been developed. The scheme includes: cultivating arable crops during at least one year before planting of the trees; mole control to prevent easy access of A. terrestris; planting trees in wire netting at the edges of the orchard; early detection of damage, so that spot treatments are still feasible; only when damage is widespread, overall treatment with bromadiolone.