Table 1.

Results of the two-food-preference test (baiting study 1) of three experimental bait types in comparison to umbrella thorn tree pods used as control baits. Experimental baits used were as follows: gelatin-based baits containing grinded pods of the camel thorn tree (type 1), gelatin-based baits containing pits of camel thorn tree pods (type 2), and apple-flavored corn meal baits (type 3)

		Pen 1 (n/N)		Pen 2 (n/N)
Time period	Bait type	Test baits	Control bait	Test baits	Control bait
09:40–11:30	2	0/8	3/8	0/8	0/8
Fisher’s t test		p = 0.20		p = 1.00
11:45–14:30	1	8/8	1/8	8/8	1/8
Fisher’s t test		p = 0.004*		p = 0.004*
14:45–09:00	3	8/8	8/8
	1			8/8	8/8
Fisher’s t test		p = 1.00		p = 1.00

n baits removed, N baits placed

*Significant