Best Practices for Wildlife Control Operators

Best Practices for Wildlife Control Operators is the only manual of this scope written with the needs of the private contractor in mind. This practical "how-to" training manual focuses on the best practices for wildlife control, the prevention of wildlife damage problems and realistic assessment of job risks for wildlife control operators. It is currently the only comprehensive manual that offers a step-by-step approach to the practical application of the theory of integrated wildlife damage management. This manual gives readers the tools they will need to think critically and creatively, so they can choose successful solutions for the many different situations they will encounter in their work. The manual describes a broad array of tools, techniques, and resources backed by an easily understood decision-making model. The basic biology and natural history of the species most likely to cause nuisance problems, with specific management recommendations for each species is included. The safety, ethical, and legal issues related to wildlife control activities is also included. It can be used to train a broad range of people from those with little familiarity of the subject to experienced operators who have used other approaches to their work.

Table of Contents:
Preface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Balancing the Needs of People and Wildlife Chapter 3: Legal Issues Chapter 4: A Common Sense Approach to Safety on the Job Chapter 5: Best Practices: A Step-by-Step Guide Chapter 6: Professional Standards Appendix A: Glossary of Wildlife Terms Appendix B: Control tips for the common nuisance species in our region Appendix C: Beyond the routine: What to do when a customer calls with a complaint about protected wildlife species Appendix D: Contacts and equipment suppliers Appendix E: Resources

About the Author :
A science writer and received a M.S. in Environmental Science from Antioch University in 1988 and a B.S. in Biology from Cornell University in 1985. For the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (part of Cornell Cooperative Extension), Ms. Shultz developed a broad range of educational materials on wildlife, agricultural, and home pests. She's also managed wildlife sanctuaries, taught environmental science, served as program director for a statewide literary organization, and worked as a zookeeper. Ms. Shultz has won awards from The Wildlife Society, the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, among others. An Associate Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist in the Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University. Dr. Curtis has coordinated the Wildlife Damage Management Program for Cornell Cooperative Extension during the past 17 years. He received a Ph.D. in Zoology from North Carolina State University in 1990 and a M.S. in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University in 1981. His research interests include wildlife damage management in urban and agricultural landscapes, wildlife fertility control, and resolving community-based wildlife issues. Extension programming has included public policy education and a variety of wildlife-related publications and videotapes. He's won awards from The Wildlife Society, the Berryman Institute, the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals, Epsilon Sigma Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society, and the American Society for Horticulture Science, among others.

Review :
Preface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Balancing the Needs of People and Wildlife Chapter 3: Legal Issues Chapter 4: A Common Sense Approach to Safety on the Job Chapter 5: Best Practices: A Step-by-Step Guide Chapter 6: Professional Standards Appendix A: Glossary of Wildlife Terms Appendix B: Control tips for the common nuisance species in our region Appendix C: Beyond the routine: What to do when a customer calls with a complaint about protected wildlife species Appendix D: Contacts and equipment suppliers Appendix E: Resources