Field size as a determinant of common vole population density
This study provides the first empirical evidence of a positive density-area relationship in voles, challenging theoretical expectations and previous field evidence predicting negative or neutral responses in ground-dwelling species. The findings have important implications for nationwide pest management and landscape planning, suggesting that reducing field size could help mitigate crop damage while promoting more resilient and ecologically balanced agroecosystems. © 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Marek Bednář (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8832-0919)
- Emil Tkadlec (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3782-8867)
- Václav Stejskal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0192-3275)
- Radek Aulický
- Eva Jánová (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7069-1562)
- Marcela Fraňková (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7237-5034)
- Jan Šìpoš (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7814-7561)
- Josef Suchomel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6455-135X)
Institutions
- Mendel University in Brno (CZ)
- Palacký University Olomouc (CZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70410
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72
Funders
- Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci