RodentPlus Conservation Initiative
Where Nature, Animals, and People Thrive Together
Where Nature, Animals, and People Thrive Together
RodentPlus Conservation Initiative (RodentPlus) is a multidisciplinary nonprofit advancing Biodiversity Conservation, Animal Welfare, and One Health. We work across research, community engagement, policy advocacy, and capacity building to ensure healthy ecosystems, humane treatment of animals, and safer human–animal–environment interactions.
Welcome to RodentPlus
Every species — no matter how small—plays a vital role in sustaining life on Earth. RodentPlus bridges science and society to conserve wildlife, promote animal welfare, and protect public health.
ABOUT US
RodentPlus Conservation Initiative (RodentPlus) is a non‑governmental, non‑profit organization committed to conserving biodiversity, improving animal welfare, and protecting public health through the One Health approach. We place special emphasis on rodents and other small mammals groups that are ecologically vital yet frequently misunderstood and neglected in conservation planning.
ONGOING PROJECTS
Promoting Humane Rodent Management in Poultry Production Systems
Project Overview
Rodents are among the most significant pests affecting poultry production in Nigeria and across Africa. They consume and contaminate feed, damage infrastructure, transmit diseases, and reduce farm profitability.
Conventional control methods — particularly indiscrate poisoning and lethal trapping — often result in prolonged animal suffering, risks to non-target species, and environmental contamination.
With support from the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, RodentPlus Conservation Initiative is implementing a capacity-building program to promote humane, effective, and sustainable rodent management practices among poultry farmers.
EP-1 Fertility Control Project: Exploring Sustainable Alternatives to Rodenticide Use
Project Overview
Rodenticide-based control remains the dominant method for managing rodent pests globally. However, growing concerns about environmental contamination, non-target species mortality, resistance development, and animal welfare highlight the urgent need for alternative approaches.
RodentPlus is implementing research and stakeholder engagement activities under the EP-1 Fertility Control Project, supported by Animal Charity Evaluators. This project explores fertility control as a humane, non-lethal, and sustainable solution for managing rodent populations.
Mambilla Plateau Small Mammal Ecology & Conservation
This project conducts baseline surveys, habitat suitability modeling, and threat assessments to inform evidence-based conservation strategies. We aim to understand species richness, distribution patterns, and ecological requirements of small mammals in montane landscapes.
Landscape Ecology & Biodiversity Monitoring
We analyze land use changes, climate impacts, and habitat connectivity to support ecosystem management. This includes GIS mapping, remote sensing, and field verification to assess biodiversity integrity across landscapes.
OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
