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Besser, Jerome F.

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Mammal Damage Unit Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0034
Abstract

Over the years, the Mammal Damage Unit of the DWRC/NWRC conducted research on coyote predation on livestock; rodent damage to crops, rangeland, and buried cables; and damage to timber production and reforestation efforts caused by deer, bear, and rodents, particularly pocket gophers. The Unit also studied the use of pesticides as well as methods to identify and develop non-lethal or non-chemical alternative management methods for specific wildlife problems.

Dates: 1909 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1990

Plaggmeyer, John R., 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 3: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-003], Folder: 1
Abstract John R. Plaggemeyer reminisces about his past work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He talks about his experiences as a wildlife specialist and government trapper in rodent, animal damage and predator control (primarily coyotes) and the different methods used including poisons, snares, traps, compound 1080, aerial gunning, game calling, coyote-getters, M-44, hazing, livestock protection collars and...
Dates: 2005 - 2010

Schafer, Edward W., 2015

 Sub-Series
Abstract

Ed Schafer reminisces about his 34 year career with the NWRC, where he worked as a chemist and head of the Analytical Chemistry Section. He also played an integral role in the creation of the Chemical Affects Database. Topics of discussion include his work on the Chemical Effects Database, his role in re-registering chemical compounds with the EPA, the research facilities at the DWRC, and gender relations at the research center.

Dates: 2015

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Beavers 2
Compound 1080 2
Coyotes 2
Foxes 2
Rodents 2