Squirrels, raccoons, foxes and other wildlife fascinate us. We watch them, provide habitat, and feed them–both intentionally and unintentionally. However, wildlife can also damage property, be a nuisance, and pose threats to human health and safety thus demonstrating a clear need for safe and effective management. This module will help you manage wildlife problems by […]
Partial funding for this publication was made available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5. Support also was provided by the Branch of Extension and Publications, Office of Training and Education, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The senior author is extremely grateful to Richard Balcomb, Ciba Plant Protection, for his expertise and technical assistance; […]
The “Services”: 1. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Dept. of the Interior) 2. National Marine Fisheries Service (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 and its subsequent amendments comprise the major federal legislation that protects not only threatened or endangered wild plants and animals, but also critical habitats and ecosystems […]
U.S. Code Title Intent Fine/Penalty 16 U.S.C. 688-668C Eagle Protection Act 1940 Prohibits import, export, taking of bald and golden eagles. Civil: $5,000. Criminal: $100,000/one year, $250,000/two years (second offense) 16 U.S.C. 703-712 Migratory Bird Treaty Act 1918 Prohibits hunting, taking, possession, etc., of migratory birds. Criminal: $25,000/six months, $250,000/two years (felony sale) 16 U.S.C. 718 Migratory Bird hunting, and Conservation Stamp Act 1934 […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture National Program Leader, Cooperative Extension Service South Ag Building 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20450-0900 National Integrated Pest Management Program – Liaison between federal government and state IPM specialists National Fish and Wildlife Program – Liaison between federal government and state wildlife specialist U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service […]
General Instructions for Dealing with Injured or Poisoned Wildlife The handling of listed species requires a federal endangered species permit, except for employees or agents of a state or federal conservation agency who are acting in an official capacity. If you discover injured or dead wildlife, do not handle it. Call a wildlife law enforcement […]
The term wildlife, as used here, shall include insects, spiders, mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and plants. Each species fills a certain niche, which includes its specific food, cover, water, space, and breeding site preferences. The location where a species can meet all of its living requirements becomes that species’ habitat. Wildlife habitats are not […]
Wildlife Stewardship and Pesticide Management Often there is more than one product or management practice available to control a particular pest. But, ideally, the decision to purchase a pesticide should be based on more than a comparison of cost and performance among product choices. An important consideration is a review of the various pesticide labels […]
Ultimately, in making decisions and adopting attitudes about pesticides, one should consider both the potential benefits and the potential risks of their use. Pesticides contribute many positives to our society: reduction of insect-vectored and waterborne diseases; production of an abundant food supply that takes only 10 percent of our disposable income; a positive impact on […]
Introduction The diversity of wildlife habitats throughout our country is surprising. In rural areas, fence rows, fields, pastures, ponds, wetlands, and woodlands comprise important habitats for many species of wildlife. Wild species also inhabit urban landscapes, finding food and shelter in lawns, cemeteries, golf courses, parks, etc. Collectively, these habitats (urban, rural, public forest, and […]