Investigation of domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) urine odor as a potential rodent management strategy in crop fields in Tanzania

Project Summary

The project aimed at providing a “proof of concept” for the use of predator-derived odours to limit crop loss in field by Mastomys natalensis especially during the susceptible crop growth stages. The hypothesis was to test if the cat urine odour has a significant rodent repellent effect.

Hosting Unit
SUA Pest Management Centre
Project Leader
Prof. Loth Mulungu
Project Status
Completed Project
Project Completion Date
6/30/2019
Contact information

mulungu@sua.ac.tz        

Project Website


​​​​​​​Follow the following links to read success stories about this project 

​​​​​​​Domestic Cat Urine Odour as a Potential Rodent Management Strategy in Crop Fields
https://www.sua.ac.tz/news/domestic-cat-urine-odour-potential-rodent-management-strategy-crop-fields

SUA-Pest Management Centre develops anti-rodent technology based on Cat urine
https://www.spmc.sua.ac.tz/sua-pest-management-centre-develops-anti-rodent-technology-based-on-cat-urine/

SUA develops anti-rodent technology using cat’s urine
https://www.ippmedia.com/en/news/sua-develops-anti-rodent-technology-using-cat%E2%80%99s-urine