Units of Study

WILD5004 Vertebrate Pest Management

Core/Option
Optional

Credit Points
6

Offered
July Semester 2008

Vertebrate pests occur in many parts of the world, and can pose significant problems for management of habitat, agricultural productivity, human and wildlife health. This unit focuses on vertebrates that have been introduced to new environments, and considers in detail the impacts and management of pest vertebrates in Australia.

Steps in pest management are reviewed, from problem analysis to acceptable levels of control, using case studies of cane toads, rabbits, house mice and red foxes.

Traditional mortality methods of management are reviewed, and emphasis placed on developing methods based on fertility control via immunocontraception. This Unit will be done at the University's "Arthursleigh" property, and will be presented by Associate Professor Tony English.