THE ROLE OF THE NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL PRACTITIONER IN URBAN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION

Authors

Lynn A. Braband, Critter Control, Inc., Rochester, NY

Date of this Version

October 1993

Abstract

Private sector involvement in nuisance wildlife control has evolved from primarily part-time trappers to full-time firms with their own professional organization, the National Urban Wildlife Management Organization (NUWMA). The private sector plays a key role in urban wildlife management by providing an effective service in addressing human/wildlife conflicts. This role can be improved and expanded by enabling nuisance control practitioners to provide accurate information on wildlife biology, damage prevention, and even wildlife habitat promotion. Both government agencies and private organizations, such as NUWMA, can facilitate this by developing appropriate training, regulations, licensing procedures, standards of ethics, and continuing education programs.