Analysis of Vertebrate Pest Control

This book describes the application of statistics, economics and mathematical modeling to the control of bird and mammal pests. It is about how scientists have analyzed whether vertebrates are pests and what is achieved by control. The book distinguishes itself from other books on the topic by emphasizing the science behind vertebrate pest control rather than methods of control. Dr. Hone critically reviews the literature on topics such as damage assessment and control evaluation and makes links to ecology, epidemiology, fisheries management and economics. The text includes case studies of many mammalian and avian pests in a worldwide scope.

• Provides a synthesis of information on damage caused by vertebrate pest species and the effects of control
• Describes statistical and modelling approaches in an accessible style
• Provides analysis of key issues and in some cases challenges conventional wisdom