Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committeecemariposa.ucdavis.edu/files/103189.pdf · In 2006, the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee(VPCRAC) funded the development

Vertebrate Pest Control Research Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory CommitteeAdvisory Committee

Victoria L. HornbakerVictoria L. HornbakerSenior Agricultural BiologistSenior Agricultural Biologist

California Department of Food and AgricultureCalifornia Department of Food and Agriculture

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Vertebrate Pest DamageVertebrate Pest Damage

A 1997 * study of 19 crops in California valued at $8 billion A 1997 * study of 19 crops in California valued at $8 billion suffered a mean estimated loss of $95.9 million (range was $43.2suffered a mean estimated loss of $95.9 million (range was $43.2 to to $155.7 million) and 400 agriculture related jobs annually were $155.7 million) and 400 agriculture related jobs annually were eliminated due to noneliminated due to non--predator vertebrates. predator vertebrates.

The study results do not represent the total costs of agriculturThe study results do not represent the total costs of agricultural al vertebrate damage in California because not all crop or livestocvertebrate damage in California because not all crop or livestock k losses were included and many other agricultural related problemlosses were included and many other agricultural related problems s such as irrigation system losses (dams, canals, and levees) wersuch as irrigation system losses (dams, canals, and levees) were not e not considered.considered.

**HuethHueth, Cohen, , Cohen, SangrujeeSangrujee, and , and ZilbermanZilberman, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley

Economic Impacts

Vertebrate PestVertebrate PestDisease and Health IssuesDisease and Health Issues

RabiesRabiesRelapsing FeverRelapsing FeverSylvatic PlagueSylvatic PlagueRock Mountain Spotted Rock Mountain Spotted FeverFeverRat Bite FeverRat Bite FeverTularemiaTularemiaToxoplasmosisToxoplasmosis

BabesiosisBabesiosisCoccidiomycosisCoccidiomycosisColorado Tick FeverColorado Tick FeverHantavirus Pulmonary Hantavirus Pulmonary SyndromeSyndromeLeptospirosisLeptospirosisLyme DiseaseLyme DiseaseMurine Typhus FeverMurine Typhus Fever

Vertebrate Pest Control and Research Program Funding

• Surcharge on sale of vertebrate pest control materials sold by County Agricultural Commissioners

• Surcharge currently set at $0.50 per pound of materials sold

• Use surcharge funds to administer program functions

• 1990 original bill establishing authority to:

Collect surcharge

Establish research program

Appoint research advisory committee

Food and Agriculture Code:

“Surcharge funds are used to administer a research program to control vertebrate pests which pose a significant threat to agriculture and the public.”

Specifically, research designed to:

• Maintain current vertebrate pest control registrations

• Improve the use of existing vertebrate pest control materials

• Expand our knowledge about controlling vertebrate pests

• Find alternative control methods and materials that are safe, humane, effective and economical



• Prior to July, 2003, the program was funded with a combination of Industry Funds (Surcharge) and General Funds

• State Budget reductions in 2003/2004 resulted in the elimination of the General Fund portion of the program.

• The program is currently 100% Industry Funded (Surcharge)


In 2005 Senate Bill No. 872 (Denham) was enacted which In 2005 Senate Bill No. 872 (Denham) was enacted which extends the sunset provisionextends the sunset provision until January 1st, 2016.until January 1st, 2016.

The money is paid into a research account in CDFA, to be The money is paid into a research account in CDFA, to be appropriated by the Secretary of CDFA solely for the purpose appropriated by the Secretary of CDFA solely for the purpose of establishing and administering the research program. If of establishing and administering the research program. If necessary, the Secretary, following consultation with the necessary, the Secretary, following consultation with the VPCRAC, can raise the surcharge assessment to a maximum VPCRAC, can raise the surcharge assessment to a maximum of $1.00 per pound of material distributed or sold. of $1.00 per pound of material distributed or sold.

Vertebrate Pest Control & Research Program

Vertebrate Pest Control Research and Vertebrate Pest Control Research and Field Implementation.Field Implementation.Federal & State Pesticide Regulatory Federal & State Pesticide Regulatory Expertise.Expertise.NonNon--target Wildlife & Endangered target Wildlife & Endangered Species Consultation.Species Consultation.Vertebrate Pest Identification, Vertebrate Pest Identification, Damage Assessment, and Pest Damage Assessment, and Pest Control Techniques and Methods Control Techniques and Methods Education.Education.Program is Industry Funded.Program is Industry Funded.Ground Squirrel Infestation

on Rangeland

Currently Registered CDFA Currently Registered CDFA Rodenticides in CARodenticides in CAAcute RodenticidesAcute Rodenticides

Zinc Phosphide 2% (broadcast baiting)Zinc Phosphide 2% (broadcast baiting)AnticoagulantsAnticoagulants

Chlorophacinone 0.01% Chlorophacinone 0.01% --Broadcast and spot treat Broadcast and spot treat Chlorophacinone 0.005% Chlorophacinone 0.005% -- Bait stationsBait stationsDiphacinone 0.01% Diphacinone 0.01% -- Broadcast and spot treat Broadcast and spot treat Diphacinone 0.005% Diphacinone 0.005% -- Bait stationsBait stationsDiphacinone 0.005% Bait block Diphacinone 0.005% Bait block Chlorophacinone 0.01% Treated artichoke bracts for Chlorophacinone 0.01% Treated artichoke bracts for voles in artichokes onlyvoles in artichokes only

Example of Currently RegisteredExample of Currently RegisteredPesticide LabelPesticide Label

Baiting MaterialsBaiting Materials

Left = steamed rolled oats treated with an anticoagulantLeft = steamed rolled oats treated with an anticoagulantRight = wax bait block treated with an anticoagulantRight = wax bait block treated with an anticoagulant

Rodenticide Bait QA/QC ProgramRodenticide Bait QA/QC Program

Funded through bait surcharge programFunded through bait surcharge programTo assure quality bait is providedTo assure quality bait is providedTo standardize bait mixingTo standardize bait mixingTo protect CDFA products/labelsTo protect CDFA products/labels

Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program Funds 1991 to Present

Total Surcharge Funds Collected

$ 9,511,625.00

Expended on Vertebrate Pest Control Research

$ 8,874,222.00

Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program Funds 1991 to Present

Surcharge Funds Used to Maintain Rodenticide Registrations(Federal Mandated Reregistration of Pesticides)

$ 3,645,584.00

Surcharge Funds Used for Basic Vertebrate Research

$ 5,228,738.00


Appointed by the Secretary of CDFAAppointed by the Secretary of CDFA

Composition Composition ––

One member from eachOne member from each

CDFA, CAC, UC, CSU, DHS, General PublicCDFA, CAC, UC, CSU, DHS, General Public

Five members from affected Agricultural IndustriesFive members from affected Agricultural Industries

Duty Duty –– Recommend research priorities and the funds required.Recommend research priorities and the funds required.

Website: Website: www.vpcrac.orgwww.vpcrac.org


Representation on the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Representation on the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee is specified by law. The current regulatory and Committee is specified by law. The current regulatory and academia representatives are:academia representatives are:

Paul Paul StappStapp California State UniversityCalifornia State UniversityMark NovakMark Novak Department of Public Health Department of Public Health Victoria HornbakerVictoria Hornbaker California Dept. of Food & AgricultureCalifornia Dept. of Food & AgricultureEd MeyerEd Meyer Public MemberPublic MemberRobert Robert TimmTimm University of CaliforniaUniversity of CaliforniaDennis BrayDennis Bray Agricultural Commissioners AssociationAgricultural Commissioners Association


Art Foster Art Foster Orchard & Vine CropsOrchard & Vine CropsEllen Des Ellen Des JardinJardin HirthHirth Field and Row CropsField and Row CropsDale HussDale Huss Vegetable CropsVegetable CropsDan Spangler (Committee Chairman) Dan Spangler (Committee Chairman) Field and Forage CropsField and Forage CropsVacantVacant LivestockLivestock

The current agricultural industry representatives are:

Vertebrate Pest Control & Research Program

The Vertebrate Pest Control and Research Program works with County Agricultural Commissioners, USDA Wildlife Services and other Cooperators in the statewide management of vertebrate pests including invasive non-indigenous vertebrate species to protect California’s agricultural industry, resources, infrastructure and citizens from the impacts of vertebrate pests.

Recent Program AccomplishmentsRecent Program AccomplishmentsIn 2006, the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee (VPCRAC) funded

the development of a revised handbook to provide a relevant, updated resource for California’s pest problems. Revisions were made by the CDFA, the University of California, and the California Department of Health Services. The new version is complete and available on the VPCRAC website.

On September 29, 2008, CDFA received a letter from USEPA granting reregistration of the following CDFA rodenticides:

Rodent Bait Chlorophacinone Treated Grain (0.005%)Rodent Bait Chlorophacinone Treated Grain (0.01%)Rodent Bait Chlorophacinone Treated Artichoke Bracts (0.01%)

The Program was awarded a competitive Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) for the purpose of developing an integrated pest management program for vole control in artichokes. This will allow CDFA, in collaboration with the University of California, Kearney Agricultural Center to conduct field studies to determine the efficacy of rodenticide treatments, cultural practices and trapping to develop a comprehensive integrated pest management program for vole control in artichokes.

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Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committeecemariposa.ucdavis.edu/files/103189.pdf · In 2006, the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee(VPCRAC) funded the development