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Description: |
iv, 28 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: Methods -- Results: Statewide responses ; County agent responses ; Relation of bird density to corn sprout pulling ; Economic importance of sprout pulling. |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Abstract: Results of a questionnaire returned by 337 wildlife and agricultural specialists in 25 States indicated that losses of corn sprouts to birds in 1971 may have been a $6 million, and possibly a $49 million problem. The southeastern and mid-Atlantic States were experiencing the most serious problems, and common grackles (Quiscalus quiscala) appeared to be the most important species involved. Shooting, poisoning, and the use of repellents and exploders were the most common methods used in alleviating the problem. Most respondents recognized that corn sprout pulling was related to breeding and loafing cover for birds and t o various agricultural practices. |
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Additional Physical Forms: |
Online version: Stone, Charles P. Bird damage to sprouting corn in the United States. Washington, U.S Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, 1973 (OCoLC)593822116 |
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Name Added Entry: |
Mott, D. F., joint author. |