Operational Control Of The Brown Tree Snake On Guam

Standardizing the evaluation of brown tree snake trap designs

The introduced brown tree snake has had devastating impacts on the native vertebrate fauna of Guam. Trapping is the primary means by which brown tree snakes are removed, either in support of reintroduction of endangered species or to deter their movement from Guam in cargo. Traps used to control brown tree snake populations have been continually evolving since the 1980s. Before general operatio...

Potential Economic Damage from Introduction of Brown Tree Snakes, Boiga irregularis (Reptilia: Colubridae), to the Islands of Hawai‘i

The Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis) has caused ecological and economic damage to Guam, and the snake has the potential to colonize other islands in the Pacific Ocean. This study quantifies the potential economic damage if the snake were translocated, established in the state of Hawai‘i, and causing damage at levels similar to those on Guam. Damages modeled included costs of medical treatme...

Ecotoxicological Risks of Potential Toxicants for Brown Tree Snake Control on Guam

Responses of Captive Fish Crows (Corvus ossifragus) to Acetaminophen Baits and Bait Stations for Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis) Control on Guam

Experiments on Chemical Control of Behavior in Brown Tree Snakes

The brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis), accidentally introduced on Guam shortly after World War 11, is the target of extensive efforts aimed at reducing populations and preventing their spread to other Pacific islands. Chemical attractants and repellents have been investigated, and this paper presents an overview of current knowledge. In particular, chemical cues that have strong effects in l...