Publisher's Synopsis
Birds and small mammals cause losses to crops, damage stored food products, and may be a nusiance in buildings and parks in urban areas. This manual summarizes the real risks from these pests and gives advice on what can be done and what is effective. A list of products available is provided.;The information, derived from scientific research, is intended mainly for commercial growers, but much of it is useful for home gardeners, warehouse managers and pest-control officers. The authors stress environmentally friendly control methods, which are usually the most effective for the money spent, whelp to sustain a healthy living countryside, and are safest to humans.