In the last two decades, the science and practice of rodent control has faced new legislation on rodenticides, the pests' increasing resistance to chemical control and the impact on non-target species. This updated 2nd edition is therefore a key read for researchers, conservationists, practitioners and public health specialists within pest control.

Contributions by: Stephen Battersby, David Cowan, Hans-Joachim Pelz, Michael Fall, David W Macdonald, Brian J Wood, Richard Shore, Grant R Singleton, Roger Quy, Colin Prescott, Adrian Meyer