VERTEBRATE PEST MANAGEMENT AND CHANGING TIMES

Everywhere one turns today there are problems. The gristmills of doom and disaster are experiencing a heyday marketing this situation as one of crisis and extinction. An advantage of being an oldster in this society is that one has the perspective to recognize that these are only problems, some simple, some complex, presenting a challenge for solution to all who will lay aside their emotions and face reality. In presenting this overview of vertebrate pest management programs, I find I must dwell too frequently on problems. This should not be interpreted as a pessimistic outlook. Sound data with professional guidance and execution of field projects cannot long be ignored