Analysis of Vertebrate Pest Control

by Jim Hone

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521415286
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	12/01/1994
Series:	Cambridge Studies in Applied Ecology and Resource Management
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.63(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Statistical analysis of damage; 3. Statistical analysis of response to control; 4. Economic analysis; 5. Modelling of populations and damage; 6. Modelling of control; 7. Conclusion; References; Author index; Subject index.

Editorial Reviews

"Tables and graphs are numerous and illustrate points well. Formulas are liberally included in the modelling chapters. Comments, comparisons, and criticisms of formula terms help greatly to explain how they are derived, used, and interpreted." Choice

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