Vertebrate Pests
The GRDC participates in vertebrate pest research in the following organisations:
- Invasive Animals CRC. The purpose of the Invasive Animals CRC is to counteract the impact of invasive animals through the application of new technologies and by integrating approaches across agencies and jurisdictions. The site also contains regular project updates and publications
- QDPI&F Rodent Control Research.Contains general information, habitat, life cycle, control, declaration details and further information on Mice (Mus domesticus).
- CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems Pest Research. This page contains current research, fact sheets, related links and publications.
Information on vertebrate pests are as follows:
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Vertebrate Pest Type
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GRDC Projects
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Publications/Useful links
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Mice |
GRDC Mouse Management Factsheet Mouse Trap Newsletter (Author: NSW DPI) CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems: Fact Sheets FAQ about mouse plagues Singleton GR, Hinds LA, Krebs CJ and Spratt DM, Eds (2003) Rats, mice and people: rodent biology and management. ACIAR Monograph No. 96, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, Canberra, ACT. 464 pp. (The book can also be downloaded from the ACIAR web site) |
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Rabbits |
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Australia and New Zealand Rabbit Calicivirus Disease Program. Archival information published 1996. Controlling wild rabbits: need for integrated control strategy Environmental damage by wild rabbits: eating the heart out of the country Field effects of rabbit calicivirus: what are you likely to see? Background on rabbit calicivirus: history and basic facts about the virus Strategic release of rabbit calicivirus: what, when, how and why? Getting the most out of rabbit calicivirus: field monitoring & surveillance essential Native fauna and rabbit calicivirus: predicting and managing the impact of reduced rabbit numbers Animal welfare and rabbit calicivirus: reducing suffering through effective rabbit control |
