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Burrowing rodents can cause extensive damage to crops and farm infrastructure.

The UC IPM website provides information to aid in identification and management of a variety of common vertebrate pests that can cause issues in agriculture, homes, gardens, and natural areas.

Napa Wildlife Rescue (NWR) is the only organization in Napa County that is permitted to rescue, rehabilitate, and release wildlife back to the Napa wild. NWR is a non-profit organization and operates under permits from the U.S.

Many native songbirds contribute to biological control of insect pests in agricultural production. Studies have shown that songbirds have a varied diet and consume abundant prey species, characteristics that may allow them to respond and assist with pest outbreaks (Garfinkel et al. 2022).

Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor Breanna Martinico gives a virtual lecture on the use of beneficial birds for pest control and techniques for attracting them for the 25th Anniversary Seminar of UC ANR's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Department.

Wild Farm Alliance offers virtual continuing education (CE) courses for CE units in California Supporting Beneficial Birds for Pest Control Services and Managing Pest Birds on the Farm (1 CE Unit) This one-hour online course covers various practices farms can employ to utilize birds for pest control...

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Water is the life blood of Californias economy and the underpinning of its diverse ecosystems. As such, water supply and water quality are critical issues facing the states agricultural, urban, and natural ecosystems now and into the future.

The Wildlife Program is a research and extension program that aims to increase understanding of management practices that reduce pest problems, promote ecological sustainability, and increase farm viability.

Farmers and ranchers in the Sacramento Valley of California have reported a dramatic increase in damage to winter crops and pastures by geese, and producers lack effective management strategies to deter high quantities of geese from causing damage to their pastures and newly planted crops.