Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference

A method has been devised to protect the poison strychnine-salt blocks used in controlling porcupines, Erethizon dorsatum, from the weather, killing of non-target animals, and vandalism. An aluminum poison bait station has been developed which is lightweight, durable, camouflaged, and safe. These structures are easily constructed and are relatively inexpensive when longevity ls considered. Porcupines are controlled effectively and economically using this method.