Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference

Reproduction inhibitors are Intended to maintain or control a population at a desired level; toxicants aim at elimination of the population. Azocosterol hydrochloride (SC-12937; 20,25-diazocholestenol dihydrochloride) is a long-acting inhibitor of ovulation in the pigeon (Columba livia) by interfering with cholesterol synthesis and egg yolk formation. Corn impregnated with SC-12937 at the 0.1% level by weight and fed for 10 days has been found to inhibit or diminish reproduction for 5-6 months. Population turnover rate, mortality, and longevity of the feral urban pigeon is also discussed.