Improving bait station utility

Commensal rodents are one of the most widespread mammals in the urban environment. They pose threats to the public’s health and cause structural damage to buildings. Yet, they remained understudied. This leads to a lack of understanding of these species, and to incomplete management.

Investigating roof rat resistance

Commensal rodents are one of the most widespread mammals in the urban environment. They pose threats to the public’s health and cause structural damage to buildings. Yet, they remained understudied. This leads to a lack of understanding of these species, and to incomplete management.

Updating the roof rat range map

The current roof rat range map is out of date. In conjunction with the University of Arizona and Utah State University, UC ANR is aiming to update this out of date map in order to be able to provide pest management professionals with the educational materials and training that they need to effectively manage urban roof rat populations. 

Investigation of rodenticide pathway in urban systems through isotopically labeled bait

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Can rodenticide toxicosis be mitigated by changes in management practices?

An examination of two different bait stations, their placement utilization by small mammals and birds and their interaction with mesocarnivores.

West Coast Rodent Academy

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Development of best management practices to manage urban rats, protect public health, and reduce rodenticide use

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Rodent Management Workgroup

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Ground squirrel Best Management Practices Website

Elucidating Potential Pathways of Rodenticide Exposure of Coyotes Using Molecular Genetics 

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Use of bait stations by non-target wildlife as a route of exposure of coyotes to rodenticides

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