Capsicum-laden soils decrease contact time by northern pocket gophers.
TL;DR: The feasibility of deterring gopher habitation by mixing chemical irritants in soil is demonstrated, with a significant decrease in grooming activity attributed to the gophers' reduced contact with capsicum soil across repeated exposures.
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About: This article is published in Physiology & Behavior. The article was published on 01 Sep 1999. and is currently open access.
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