Human-wildlife Relations

W. H. Kern, Jr.

Joe Schaefer

Mark Hostetler, Samantha M. Wisely, Steve Johnson, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, and Martin Main

Katherine Allen, LuAnn Duncan, Nelly Nelson, Lisa Hamilton, Judy Corbus, Karen Stauderman, Faith M. Oi, James E. Davis, yShelly A. Johnson

How do I stop birds from making a mess? How do I get them to leave? Although most birdwatching is a good experience, any bird can become a nuisance if they are unwanted, cause damage, or spread disease. Birdfeeders, spilled food, or uncovered trash cans are common attractants for unwanted birds. The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the Home Series is intended to provide answers to frequently asked questions, allay fears, and provide practical help to the public. This publication provides information to educate homeowners on appropriate and lawful ways to deal with birds who have become a nuisance.

Steve A. Johnson

Florida is the global epicenter for introduced nonnative reptiles and amphibians. These include well-known species such as Burmese pythons and green iguanas as well as dozens of other species of snakes, lizards, and frogs. There are four species of nonnative frogs currently established in Florida. The purpose of this publication, a UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID., is to summarize the status, biology, and impacts of one of those frogs, the Cuban treefrog. The publication also presents strategies to manage Cuban treefrogs to help alleviate human conflicts and benefit native species. The main target audience is homeowners who suspect they have Cuban treefrogs on their property and/or need technical assistance dealing with these often-problematic frogs. Environmental educators, natural resource managers, and professional scientists will also find the information herein of interest.

Brandon M. Bourassa, Bryan D. Hughes, Steve A. Johnson, and Basil V. Iannone III

Urban landscapes are expanding, increasing the wildland-urban interface and leading to more frequent wildlife-human conflict. This publication discusses how to reduce conflict venomous snakes. We first discuss the ecological benefits of these species and then provide suggestions on how to limit conflicts with them. The overarching goal of this publication is to increase the likelihood of coexistence between humans and venomous snakes.

James D. Ellis, James D. Ellis, yMary Bammer
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

African honey bees and European honey bees are the same species of honey bee, but the two are classified as different subspecies or races of honey bee. African honey bee x European honey bee hybrids present an unpredictable combination of both subspecies‹ behavioral traits. This fact sheet explains how to “bee-proof” your house and yard and develop a bee safety plan as well as what you can do if you encounter a swarm or a colony of bees and how to treat a bee sting.