Estimation of rodent losses in some greenhouse crops in Toshka, Egypt

Mostafa, M. F.; Abdel Samad, M. A.; Baghdadi, S. A. S.; Dongol, E. M. A.

doi:10.21608/aasj.2025.407802.1203

Estimation of rodent losses in some greenhouse crops in Toshka, Egypt

Document Type : Research article

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Agricultural Zoology and Nematology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt

10.21608/aasj.2025.407802.1203

Abstract

Rodent damages were analyzed in six major vegetable crops grown in greenhouses in Toshka region of Egypt. Infestation levels varied significantly, with eggplant being the most affected (19.71%), followed by pepper (12.76%). In contrast, squash (1.91%), tomato (2.97%), and common bean (3.72%), recorded lower damage rates. While cucumber recorded (7.45%) Peak damage occurred during specific periods for each crop (July-August) and for eggplant, May and June for pepper). The study recommends identifying dominant rodent species and implementing targeted integrated management strategies to reduce losses in the most susceptible crops.

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