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2022

Baldwin, R. A., R. Meinerz, and A. B. Shiels.  2022.  A test of management tools for invasive roof rats in citrus orchards.  University of California, Davis.  Final Report to CDFA.

2021

Baldwin, R. A.  2021.  Field efficacy of chlorophacinone soft bait for control of roof rats (Rattus rattus) in California citrus orchards by bait station application.  University of California, Davis.  Final Report to Liphatech, Inc.

Baldwin, R. A., T. A. Becchetti, J. S. Davy, R. E. Larsen, F. E. Mashiri, R. Meinerz, R. K. Ozeran, and D. Rao.  2021.  Rangeland forage loss from California ground squirrels.  University of California, Davis.  Final Report to CDFA.

 

Bennaton, R., A. Pires, and R. A. Baldwin.  2021.  Managing vertebrate pests for safe urban food growing.  CAPCA Adviser 24:66,68.

2020

Baldwin, R. A., R. Meinerz, T. A. Becchetti, and N. Quinn.  2020.  An assessment of secondary toxicity risk for 0.005% diphacinone treated grain via three application strategies for California ground squirrels.  University of California, Davis.  Final Report to CDFA.

Baldwin, R. A., M. Battany, R. Beede, G. Brar, M. Culumber,  L. Ferguson, E. Fichtner,  P. Gordon, B. Hanson, L. Harris, D. Haviland, K. Hembree, C.E. Kallsen, G. Marino, T.J. Michailides, B. Sanden, F. Trouillas,  D. Zaccaria, and D. Stewart.  2020.  Sample costs to establish and produce pistachios, San Joaquin Valley South, Low-Volume Irrigation.  University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Issues Center, and University of California Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.  University of California, Davis.  https://coststudyfiles.ucdavis.edu/uploads/cs_public/e4/bd/e4bd9353-25a1-4258-b5b1-42a203bc09ad/2020pistachiosjvsouth.pdf 

2019

Baldwin, R. A., R. Meinerz, and L. K. Snell.  2019.  Zinc phosphide-coated cabbage bait:  an effective tool for managing Belding’s ground squirrels?  CAPCA Adviser 22:38–42. https://issuu.com/capcaadviser/docs/2019-06_adviser_web

Rios, S., and R. A. Baldwin.  2019.  Rattlesnakes in California orchards.  CAPCA Adviser 22:58,60,62.

2018 

Baldwin, R. A., and R. Meinerz.  2018.  Field efficacy of chlorophacinone wheat bait for control of Columbian ground squirrels (Urocitellus columbianus) by broadcast and bait station application.  University of California, Davis.  Final Report to Liphatech, Inc.
 
Huysman, A., D. St. George, M. Johnson, R. Baldwin, M. Charter, S. Hindmarch, C. Wendt, S. Kross, G. Rozman, P. Rivadeneira, and E. Phillips.  2018.  A review of research methods for barn owls in integrated pest management.  Technical Report of the BARD Conference on the Use of Barn Owls for Agricultural Pest Control, 5–7 March 2018 at University of California Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources.  Published by Humboldt State University, Arcata, California, USA.  http://www.barnowlpestcontrol.com/uploads/1/1/7/3/117396152/huysman_et_al_2018.pdf
 
Johnson, M. D., M. Charter, S. Kross, and R. A. Baldwin.  2018.  The use of barn owls for agricultural pest control:  an international workshop.  Final Report to United States – Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund.
 
Kross, S. M., E. H. T. Hiroyasu, B. Kendall, and R. A. Baldwin.  2018.  Encouraging owl predation of rodents by erecting owl boxes:  myth or potential management strategy?  University of California, Davis.  Final Report to CDFA.

2017

Baldwin, R. A., H. Halbritter, R. Meinerz, L. K. Snell, and S. B. Orloff.  2017.  Assessing efficacy of zinc phosphide-coated cabbage for Belding’s ground squirrel control.  University of California, Davis.  Final Report to CDFA.
 
Quinn, N., R. A. Baldwin.  2017.  Ground squirrel Best Management Practices website-expansion of passive extension capacities.  University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.  Final Report to CDFA.

2016

Baldwin, R. A., and R. Meinerz. 2016. Assessing the efficacy of carbon monoxide producing machines at controlling burrowing rodents. University of California, Davis. Final Report to CDFA. 

2015

Baldwin, R. A., and R. Meinerz. 2015. Field efficacy of 0.005% diphacinone pellets for control of California ground squirrels via spot treatment application. University of California, Davis. Final Report to Bell Laboratories, Inc. 

Baldwin, R. A., and R. Meinerz. 2015. Maintenance of VPCRAC website. University of California, Davis. Final Report to CDFA. 

Baldwin, R. A., R. Meinerz, and G. Witmer. 2015. A field test of rodenticides for pocket gopher (Thomomys spp.) control. University of California, Davis. Final Report to CDFA. 

Witmer, G., and R. A. Baldwin. 2015. An evaluation of potential repellents for Botta’s pocket gophers. Final Report, QA-2285. USDA/APHIS/WS National Wildlife Research Center, Fort Collins, CO. 

2014

Baldwin, R. A., and R. Meinerz. 2014. Field efficacy of 0.005% diphacinone pellets for control of California ground squirrels via broadcast application. University of California, Davis. Final Report to Bell Laboratories, Inc. 

Baldwin, R. A., and R. Meinerz. 2014. Field efficacy of 0.005% diphacinone pellets for control of California ground squirrels via bait station application. University of California, Davis. Final Report to Bell Laboratories, Inc. 

Baldwin, R. A., R. Meinerz, and G. Witmer. 2014. Field efficacy trial of cholecalciferol + diphacinone baits for California vole control. University of California, Davis. Final Report to CDFA. 

Witmer, G., and R. A. Baldwin. 2014. Identifying possible alternative rodenticide baits to replace strychnine baits for pocket gophers in California. Final Report QA-2146. USDA/APHIS/WS National Wildlife Research Center, Fort Collins, CO.

2013

Baldwin, R. A., and R. Meinerz.  2013.  A comparison of the efficacy of Topcat and Gophinator traps for capturing Botta’s pocket gophers (Thomomys bottae). University of California, Davis,CA.  Final Report to Andermatt Biocontrol AG. 

Baldwin, R. A., N. Quinn, D. H. Davis, and R. M. Engeman.  2013.  A test of efficacy of three rodenticide baits for roof rat and deer mouse control in California orchards. University of California, Davis.  Final Report to CDFA.

Witmer, G., and R. A. Baldwin. 2013.  An efficacy test of a cholecalciferol plus diphacinone rodenticide bait for California voles resistant to chlorophacinone baits.  Final Report QA-1941. USDA/APHIS/WS National Wildlife Research Center, Fort Collins, CO.

2012

Baldwin, R. A.  2012.  Identifying the level of use of aluminum phosphide for controlling burrowing pests in California. University of California, Davis.  Final Report to CDFA.

2011

Baldwin, R. A.  2011.  Common wildlife pests and preferred management practices differ regionally throughout California.  CAPCA Adviser 14:22–28.

Baldwin, R. A.  2011.  What do new changes in aluminum phosphide labels mean for burrowing mammal control?  Citrograph 2:16–18.

Baldwin, R. A., J. Roncoroni, R. J. Smith, and S. Swain.  2011.  Determining and demonstrating the importance of training and experience in trapping and baiting programs for controlling pocket gophers. University of California, Davis,CA.  Final Report.

Baldwin, R. A., and M. Lopez.  2011.  An assessment of the attractiveness of three bait types to the California ground squirrel. University of California, Davis, CA.  Unpublished report to Liphatech, Inc.

Baldwin, R. A., and T. P. Salmon.  2011.  The facts about rodenticides.  The Wildlife Professional 5:50–53.

Baldwin, R. A., T. P. Salmon, R. H. Schmidt, and R. M. Timm.  2011.  Vertebrate pest “research needs” assessment for California agricultural commodities. University of California, Davis.  Final Report to CDFA.

Baldwin, R. A., and D. I. Stetson.  2011.  Determination of efficacy of chlorophacinone treated artichoke bracts, zinc phosphide treated artichoke bracts, and Rozol® pellets for controlling California voles in artichokes. University of California, Davis, unpublished report to California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

2010

Baldwin, R. A., and V. Hornbaker.  2010.  Upcoming changes in anticoagulant rodenticide registrations.  CAPCA Adviser 13:16–18.

Baldwin, R. A., D. B. Marcum, S. B. Orloff, S. J. Vasquez, and C. A. Wilen.  2010.  Determining and demonstrating effective trapping strategies for gophers to promote trapping as part of an IPM approach. University of California,Davis, CA. Final Report.

2009

Baldwin, R. A.  2009.  Incorporating burrow fumigants into an IPM approach for controlling the California ground squirrel.  CAPCA Adviser 12:48–50.

2008

Baldwin, R. A., T. P. Salmon, and M. Freeman. 2008. Vertebrate Pest Management.  Pages 256–269 in L. Ferguson, editor.  Pistachio Production Manual. Fifth edition revised. University of California Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center, Davis,CA.

2007

Baldwin, R. A., and L. C. Bender.  2007a.  Distribution, occupancy, and habitat correlates of American martens (Martes americana) in Rocky Mountain National Park,Colorado. U.S. National Park Service, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO.  Final Report.

Baldwin, R. A., and L. C. Bender.  2007b.  Population demographics, habitat utilization, critical habitats, and condition of black bears in Rocky Mountain National Park. U.S. National Park Service, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO.  Final Report.