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Bats

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Linhart, Sam (Samuel B.), 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 2
Abstract Sam Linhart reminisces about his past work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He speaks of his experiences as a government trapper in predator control and research (primarily canines and bats) and the different methods used including traps, toxicants, deterrents, and contraceptives. Linhart discusses his research on non-lethal control and humane trapping as well as toxicant and trapping work with rabid...
Dates: 2005 - 2010

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

Reidinger, Russell F., 2016

 Sub-Series
Abstract

Russel Reidinger discusses his career with the Denver Wildlife Research Center. He worked for International Programs in the Philippines during the 1970s and was Director of the DWRC from 1986-1993. He also worked at the Monell Chemical Senses Center and as a Staff Specialist in the Animal Damage Research Program, and lead the USDA's Center of Excellence at Lincoln University. In the interview, he also goes into detail about his research interests.

Dates: 2016