A structured, iterative process of robust decision making in the face of uncertainty, with an aim to reducing uncertainty over time via system monitoring.
Making structures resistant to entry by wildlife.
A law aimed at ensuring the humane treatment of animals.
The use of attractants to lure pests into traps.
Techniques animals use to avoid detection or capture.
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.
The use of natural predators or pathogens to manage pest populations.
Measures taken to protect against the spread of harmful organisms to animals or humans.
Stress experienced by animals during capture and handling.
Safe removal and disposal of dead animals.
An animal that harbors a disease without showing symptoms but can spread the disease.
The maximum population size of the species that the environment can sustain indefinitely.
The use of pesticides to reduce pest numbers.
A relationship between two living organisms where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor helped.
Methods for resolving disputes between humans and wildlife.
Efforts to protect and preserve natural resources and wildlife.
Legal statutes related to the preservation of wildlife and natural resources.
Modifications to the environment or practices that reduce pest establishment, reproduction, dispersal, and survival.
Estimating the extent of harm caused by wildlife.
The act of an animal creating or using a sheltered space for its home.
Devices or methods used to discourage wildlife from entering an area.
Animals that carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans or other animals.
The movement of wildlife from their habitat, often due to human activity.
Animals that are active during the day.
Not harmful to the environment.
The effect of human activities and natural events on living organisms and their environment.
The study of interactions among organisms and their environment.
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Species at risk of extinction.
Legislation designed to protect species at risk of extinction.
A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
The part of environmental philosophy that considers the moral obligations of humans to the natural world.
The complete elimination of a pest from a specific area.
A period of dormancy in hot and dry conditions.
Moral principles that govern conduct in wildlife control.
Humanely putting an animal to death.
Techniques used to prevent wildlife access to structures.
Indicators that an animal has been eating plants or other materials in an area.
Searching for food.
The use of gas to exterminate pests within an area.
Evidence of chewing by rodents on materials.
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Altering the environment to make it less attractive to pests.
Potential dangers to health resulting from exposure to wildlife.
A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals.
Methods that minimize pain, suffering, and stress to animals.
Rendering an animal incapable of movement.
A large number of pests within a particular area.
Chemicals that disrupt the growth and reproduction of insects.
Chemicals used to kill insects.
Assessing an area for signs of pest activity.
Combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to minimize pest damage.
Non-native species that cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.
Control measures that result in the death of the animal.
Capturing animals without causing them harm for relocation.
The use of devices or physical methods to control pests.
Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.
The shedding of feathers, hair, or skin.
Regular observation to detect pest presence.
Materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
The creation of a home for raising young.
Animals that are active at night.
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Animals affected by control measures that are not the intended target.
Animals that cause property damage or pose health risks.
When the numbers of a species exceed the carrying capacity of their habitat.
A relationship between two species where one benefits at the expense of the other.
The process of obtaining authorization for wildlife control activities.
Chemicals used to attract pests, often for trapping.
The study of how populations of species change over time.
The preying of one animal on others.
Managing predator populations to protect other wildlife or livestock.
The interactions between predators and their prey.
Educating the public about wildlife issues and how to address them responsibly.
The health of the population as a whole, especially as monitored, regulated, and promoted by the state.
Restricting the movement of animals to prevent disease spread.
Adhering to laws and regulations related to wildlife control.
Location where animals are released back into the wild.
Substances used to deter pests from an area.
Evaluating the potential hazards of an action or situation.
Chemicals used to kill rodents.
Birds or bats resting or sleeping in a specific place.
Marks left by animals as they rub against surfaces.
Cleaning to reduce pest attractants and harborage.
Animal feces, useful for tracking and identification.
Involving all parties affected by wildlife management decisions.
The systematic observation of places and people for control purposes.
Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to maintain ecological balance.
A mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms.
Animals that defend a specific area against others of the same species.
The population level at which pest control actions are taken.
Signs of footprints or other marks left by animals.
The use of drugs to calm or sedate animals for capture or relocation.
A method used for controlling feral animal populations.
Strategies for controlling wildlife in urban settings.
Controlling animals that transmit diseases to humans.
A route that allows animals to travel between habitats.
The application of laws related to the protection of wildlife.
The process of caring for injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat.
Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.