Rodent management with lethal methods (e.g., rodenticides) comes with downsides for rodent welfare, the environment and non-target species. To reduce chemical use and prevent rodent nuisance, pest controllers in the Netherlands must work according to the principles of integrated pest management (IPM). A condition for the success of IPM is that there is sufficient engagement of all parties involved, including clients of pest controllers. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the attitudes of clients regarding rodent control, IPM and the application of preventive measures. Insight into their attitudes may contribute to a better implementation of IPM and with that to a more sustainable rodent management based on more effective prevention. An online survey among 248 clients of Dutch pest controllers from both the agricultural and other sectors was carried out.

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荷兰害虫控制者客户对害虫综合管理 (IPM) 和啮齿动物滋扰相关预防措施的态度

使用致命方法（例如杀鼠剂）进行啮齿动物管理会给啮齿动物福利、环境和非目标物种带来负面影响。为了减少化学品的使用并防止啮齿动物滋扰，荷兰的害虫防治人员必须按照综合害虫管理 (IPM) 的原则开展工作。 IPM 成功的一个条件是所有相关方（包括害虫控制者的客户）的充分参与。本研究的目的是深入了解客户对啮齿动物控制、病虫害综合治理和预防措施应用的态度。深入了解他们的态度可能有助于更好地实施病虫害综合治理，从而有助于基于更有效预防的更可持续的啮齿动物管理。对来自农业和其他部门的 248 名荷兰害虫防治人员的客户进行了在线调查。