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Funding Program:
IPM Partnership Grants |
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Project Title:
Developing the First Regional IPM Core Training Manual for Wildlife Control Operators in the Northeast |
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Lead State: NY Lead Organization: Cornell University |
| Undesignated Funding: $10,000 |
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Start Date: Apr-01-2004 End Date: Mar-31-2005 |
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Pests Involved: wildlife, vertebrates |
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Area of Emphasis: curriculum, education |
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Summary:
The American public places a high value on wildlife, yet at the same time, "nuisance" wildlife may cause formidable and expensive problems. They may damage property or threaten human health and safety. National estimates of the cost of wildlife damage to agriculture range up to $1.5 billion dollars annually, with equal costs associated with accidents caused by collisions between wildlife and cars or planes. Wildlife can spread diseases to people, livestock, or pets. Nearly all segments of society are vulnerable to wildlife damage.
Traditionally, government agencies handled many of these conflicts. Public demand for wildlife control services has increased but government support for on-site assistance has not kept pace. Consequently, the commercial pest control industry is filling this need. Several state wildlife agencies are facing increasing public pressure to strengthen their oversight of this rapidly expanding industry. More than three-quarters of the Northeastern states lack training programs for wildlife control operators (WCOs), while half either lack regulations or are in the process of developing regulations for this industry. We propose to develop a regional core curriculum for wildlife control operators in the Northeast that promotes IPM solutions to wildlife damage problems. This comprehensive, scientifically-based training manual could serve as the foundation for educational and regulatory programs while also enhancing professionalism within the industry. The manual will focus on the best practices for nuisance wildlife control, describing the IPM decision-making model; a broad array of tools, techniques, and resources; and management strategies for two dozen species most commonly encountered in nuisance situations in the Northeast. Currently, there is no such publication for the Northeast. Objectives: 1. Teach wildlife control operators in the Northeast the integrated pest management (IPM) approach to wildlife damage management, promoting best practices to enhance the professional standards of the wildlife control industry. 2. Strengthen interstate collaboration among wildlife agencies and stakeholders. 3. Provide a comprehensive, scientifically-based, peer-reviewed training manual that satisfies a stakeholder-identified need, filling an important gap that would otherwise likely be addressed by each state individually. Final Report 2005 Highlighted in February 2008 IPM Insights |
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