Ecologically based rodent management ebrm was rst formally described in 1997 singleton, 1997, although it built on a similar philosophy developed by david e davis and charles elton in the. Nonetheless, traps and rodenticides remain very important tools in the ipm toolbox for rodent damage management. Ecologicallybased rodent management aciar australian centre. It is compounded by unpredictable outbreaks, late control actions, lack ofor inadequate expert interventions, expensive rodenticides and other factors. Her main research interest is the study of impact of different agricultural practice on rodent population ecology and the studies on ecologically based rodent management. The negative ecological consequences of culling can be better managed if the method is specifically tailored to the species that need to be managed. But, ebrm has gone beyond the purely ecological dynam ics of rodent populations to integrate this knowledge with the social sciences that are. Intechopen open access publisher open science open minds. Improving agriculture production through rodent damage. Ecologically based rodent management ebrm has been proposed as an alternative rodent pest control approach that is both economically and ecologically viable. The objective of this chapter is to describe the alternative methods to anticoagulant rodenticides for the control of rodent populations and damage. Ecology, impacts, and management of invasive rodents in the united states. In ecologically based pest management, an expert committee advocates the sweeping adoption of ecologically based pest management ebpm that promotes both agricultural productivity and a balanced ecosystem.
Ecologicallybased management of rodent pests book, 1999. Ecologically based rodent management 18 i ntroduction he genesis of this book was a common concern on the lack of progress in rodent pest management over the past 20 years in both. A greater emphasis on ecologically based rodent management would assist markedly in reducing the unwanted and unintended effects of culling. Ecologicallybased rodent management can only be developed and applied through the generation of rodent ecology research within relevant contexts. Today rats exact an immense toll on society worldwide, whether through the costs of. Interrupt their life cycles, remove alternative food sources, confuse them.
In thai binh province in the mekong river delta, three people were killed in 1997. Ecologicallybased rodent management ebrm and integrated pest management ipm are increasingly seen as. In order to potentially reduce use of environmentally damaging rodenticides, integrated pest management ipm for rodents, or ecologically based rodent management ebrm, proposes a more. Ecology, impacts, and management of invasive rodents in. A book of this stature on rodent outbreaks is long overdue. The first international conference on rodent biology and management, held in beijing china in oct.
Ecologically based rodent management ebrm is a term coined 20 years ago by grant singleton and herwig leirs. Ecologically based rodent management ebrm was first formulated in 1997, and has been a key approach to tackle important rodent impacts globally. In southern luzon, philippines, 11 human fatalities were reported in the late 1980s quick and manaligod 1990. Ecologicallybased rodent management ebrm is a term coined 20 years ago by grant singleton and herwig leirs. Rodent control provides a comprehensive look at commensal rodent biology and behavior and multiple approaches for their control. Jul 01, 2011 this book is a collation of contributions from asia, africa, oceania australia and new zealand, europe, and north america. A novel, effective and humane approach for pest population control. Ecorat projectdevelopment of ecologically based rodent management for sadc regionabstractthe aim of the ecorat project is to develop ecologically based rodentmanagement in southern africa by investigating the rodent problems affectingsmallscale farmers in the region. The british pest management manual download ebook pdf. Ecologicallybased rodent management ebrm was first formulated in 1997, and has been a key approach to tackle important rodent impacts globally. Each decision you make in designing your system for managing pests should be based in part on the impacts on the rest of the system. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Two decades of bottomup, ecologically based pest management.
A practical guide for pest management professionals at. Estimating rodent losses to stored rice as a means to. To strengthen the knowledge and capacity of rice researchers in thailand, 38 staff members from the thai rice department attended a workshop on rodent management and damage assessment on 31 march01 april 2014 at the chainat rice research center in chainat province. This volume offers a vision and strategies for creating a solid, comprehensive knowledge base to support a pest management system that. The books theme is ecologically based rodent management, which aims for durable, economical control that minimises impacts on nontarget species and the environment. Singleton impact of villagelevel rodent control practices on rodent. Following a workshop in 1996 in morogoro, tanzania at the pest management centre, sokoine university of agriculture, the theme of ecologicallybased rodent research was emphasized as the future of rodent.
The genesis of this book was a common concern on the lack of progress in rodent pest management over the past 20 years in both developing countries and elsewhere ecologicallybased rodent management aciar australian centre for international agricultural research. Ecologically based rodent management 180 this method has been observed by one of us g. Ageclass differences in the acoustic structure of ultrasonic calls of. Stored product loss assessment methods could also be used to. Studying the ecology and biology of pests can lead to significant improvements in the way wefarmers manage pests. Unfortunately, these factors are poorly understood for indigenous african rodent species and habitats throughout africa. The findings of this longterm assessment of effectiveness of a bottomup, ecologically based approach to apple pest management, as practiced in a small commercial apple orchard in massachusetts, demonstrate clearly that such a minimumintervention approach can be conducive to sustained production of high quality apples even under high pest. In the new book titled, agricultural production, by nova science publishers, inc. The genesis of this book was a common concern on the lack of progress in rodent pest management over the past 20 years in both developing countries and elsewhere. My research interest is in pest management and ecology for both invertebrates and vertebrate pests. Ecorat, ecologicallybased rodent management summary.
Integrated pest management ipm is a sustainable approach to manage pests through biological, cultural, physical and chemical means in order to minimize economic and environmental injury caused by such pests. A greater emphasis on ecologicallybased rodent management would assist markedly in reducing the unwanted and unintended effects of. Oct 12, 2010 ecologically based rodent management irris 2009 annual report international rice research institute. Topics covered range from the ecological effects of chemical control practices to the ecology of predatorprey and parasitoidhost systems. Both lethal and nonlethal methods are described and we also discuss the value of an integrated pest management ipm approach or an ecologicallybased rodent management. The genesis of this book was a common concern on the lack of progress in rodent pest management over the past 20 years in both developing countries and elsewhere ecologically based rodent management aciar australian centre for international agricultural research. Ecorat, ecologicallybased rodent management publications. Traditional approaches to rodent population and damage management have relied on direct reduction of populations using rodenticide baits or rodent traps and modifying the habitat to be less suitable for rodents. But, ebrm has gone beyond the purely ecological dynam. Providing a critical evaluation of the management strategies involved in ecologicallybased pest management, this book presents a balanced overview of environmentally safe and ecologically sound approaches. Postharvest losses by rodents have traditionally been calculated by estimates of consumption determined in the laboratory. A whole farm approach calls for designing a system that integrates ecological pest management into other aspects of crop and soil management.
Management of rodent pests will need to move away from the broadly destructive current approach of chemical warfare toward ecologicallybased solutions that sustainably control only the target species. Ecologically based rodent management ebrm is recommended as the way forward for rodent. To bring ecological pest management to your farm, consider three key strategies. Mar 03, 2011 the concept of ecologically based rodent management ebrm is explained, and effective community actions to control rice field rats are suggested. Despite this postrodenticide renaissance, rodents continue to be a growing pest problem. Rodent management in agriculture remains a major challenge in developing countries where resourcepoor farmers are ill equipped to deal with pest species. Rodent outbreaks international rice research institute. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. It also plans to introduce novel strategies for ecologicallybased rodent management. Kirsten 2008 development of ecologically based rodent management for southern africa.
One of the big problems in developing better pest management strategies is to understand their true impact on peoples livelihoods. Ecologicallybased management of rodents will be the theme for this module. Rodents damage upto 15% of standingstored crops globally. This has occurred despite the advent in the 1970s of sophisticated chemical rodenticides and effective strategies for their use. Optimal rodent management in wheat should be ecologically based, taking into account the ecology and biology of the target species and effects on nontarget species as well as economic and social. Pdf ecologicallybased management of rodent pestsre. Development of ecologically based rodent management for. An africa centre of excellence for innovative rodent pest management and. One way of enhancing perceptions of wildlife to increase participation in such ecologicallybased rodent management ebrm schemes, is the development of environmental education initiatives. Mar 14, 2011 in the new book titled, agricultural production, by nova science publishers, inc. Ecologicallybased rodent management ebrm and integrated pest. Adoption pathways of ecologicallybased rodent management in myanmar. I also note that there are some recipes for rodent culinary delights in the appendix. Are avian predators effective biological control agents.
States, at least on a temporary basis, to study interactions among rodent species e. Topics covered include biological control with fungi and viruses, conservation of natural predators, use of botanicals and how effective pest management can help promote food security. Generally, pests cause serious agricultural and health problems for people. Ecologicallybased rodent management ebrm is a term coined more than 20 years ago by prof grant singleton and prof dr herwig leirs. Appendix d rodent control strategies gene drives on the horizon. The removal of some highly effective broadspectrum chemicals, caused by concerns over environmental health and public safety, has resulted in the development of alternative, reduced risk. After more than 30 years in the urban and industrial pest management industries, wellknown industry consultant bobby corrigan shares his extensive knowledge of commensal rodents in this newly released hardcover book. Development of ecologically based rodent management in the sadc region funded by european union. The understanding of the mechanism of rodent outbreaks, the ecology and biology is fundamental for successful rodent pest management.
All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The removal of some highly effective broadspectrum chemicals, caused by concerns over environmental health and public safety, has resulted in. Ecologicallybased rodent management aciar australian. Ecologically based rodent managementirris 2009 annual. The icrbm and ecologically based rodent management. Current concepts and ecological perspective presents an overview of alternative measures to traditional pest management practices using biological control and biotechnology. Ecology, impacts, and management of invasive rodents in the. If in developing countries we can foster the importance of population ecology and an emphasis on management directed at the agroecosystem level, then we are confident that the next decade will see rapid advances in. The paddy yield and real net income of rice farmer beneficiaries of the ebrm approach in an giang province, mekong river delta, vietnam, were analyzed using panel. Unsubscribe from international rice research institute. Ecologically based rodent management 50 i ntroduction xplosive demography, adaptable ecology and opportunistic behaviour are capacities that cause rats to rank high amongst those mammals that have most affected the course of human history. He genesis of this book was a common concern on the lack of progress in rodent pest. The british pest management manual download ebook pdf, epub.
Following a workshop in 1996 in morogoro, tanzania at the pest management centre, sokoine university of agriculture, the theme of ecologicallybased rodent research was emphasized as the future of rodent research, particularly in africa and. Ecologicallybased rodent management ebrm and integrated pest management ipm are increasingly seen as more sustainable, both economically and environmentally, than the traditional use of synthetic poisons. Adaptive phylogeography of bank voles in europe what can the genome tell. Ecologically based rodent management rodent management. You can do this using various management strategies described in this book. Development of ecologically based rodent management for sadc region 1. Select and grow a diversity of crops that are healthy, have natural defenses against pests, andor are unattractive or unpalatable to the pests on your farm. Click download or read online button to get the british pest management manual book now. Ecologically based rodent management can only be developed and applied through the generation of rodent ecology research within relevant contexts.
Recently, the use of an ecologically based rodent management system ebrm that is tailored. Grant singleton, rodent ecologist and irrigated rice research consortium irrc coordinator, talks about ecologically based rodent management ebrm, the irrcs successes in ebrm work, and future uptake of ebrm in other areas in the world. Rodent damage costing agriculture industry millions farm. Some rodent management practitioners suggest less reliance on rodenticides and a more ecologicallybased approach to rodent damage management singleton et al. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Further discussions together with dr lyn hinds and prof zhibin zhang led to the first international conference on rodent biology and management held in beijing in october 1998 and the seminal book ecologically based rodent management published by aciar the following year. Ecologically based rodent management irris 2009 annual report international rice research institute. She has published many research articles on this topic, has published numerous articles in. The advent of ecologically based rodent management ebrm has stimulated the progress summarized in this book. Ratzooman project rodent zoonosis management an international europeanunion funded project involving four african countries, south africa, zimbabwe, mozambique and. Ebrm is based on increasing our knowledge and understanding of rodent population biology, community ecology, rodent behaviour and natural predation in order to develop sustainable rodent. Keywords ecosystem engineering, environment, rodent, facilitation, predation, nests, burrows 5. Ecologicallybased rodent management the genesis of this book was a common concern on the lack of progress in rodent pest management over the past 20 years in both developing countries and elsewhere.
Food security is a major concern in developing countries, where a 5% reduction of rodent losses on cereal staples could prevent 280 million people from being undernourished. Methods for assessing storage losses by rodents under smallholder conditions will help farmers and policy makers understand the impact rodents may have on food security, nutrition and health. Following a workshop in 1996 in morogoro, tanzania at the pest management centre, sokoine university of agriculture, the theme of ecologically based rodent research was emphasized as the future of rodent research, particularly in. This book will be a collection of contributions from different areas of the world, and the focus will be on the concept of ecologically based rodent management ebrm. The genesis of this book was a common concern on the lack of progress in rodent pest management over the past 20 years in both developing countries and. For example, encouraging predators such as owls and birds of prey to nest in fields increases the mortality pressure on rodent populations. This book is a collation of contributions from asia, africa, oceania australia and new zealand, europe, and north america. I am the author of over ninety papers in refereed scientific journals and books, and have.
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