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Vertebrates: Program Details

This project maintains a staff of biologists with expertise in regulatory weed and vertebrate pest eradication and suppression programs directed at vertebrate pests of limited distribution. Project also provides general supervision, technical assistance and training in vertebrate pest control to county agricultural commissioner personnel engaged in regulatory vertebrate pest control activities.

Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee (VPCRAC)

• For VPCRAC meeting agendas, please visit our Meetings page.

Vertebrate Types

Rats, mice, gophers, squirrels, birds and rabbits

Deer, mountain lions, bears

Agencies to Contact Regarding Wildlife Damage Problems

• CDFW Nutria Information Page

For Problems Regarding Vertebrate Pest Control

• First contact your local County Agricultural Commissioner for information or assistance.
• Find your County Agricultural Commissioners