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New Technologies to Deter Wildlife from Airports and Aircraft
To be certified for commercial passenger traffic by the U. S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), most U.S. airports are required to have wildlife hazard management plans in place. In addition, the FAA has strict standards regarding bird strike capabilities of aircraft engines and the placement and location of wildlife attractants such as waste-management facilities near airports.
An Interagency Agreement between the National Wildlife Research Center and the FAA, renewed in 2003, provides the FAA with scientific support for its recommendations to and policies guiding the aviation industry for controlling wildlife hazards. These wildlife hazards primarily are caused by federally protected bird species although mammals such as deer can also be a problem.
Research and information needs cover a broad spectrum of topics related to understanding the nature of wildlife hazards at airports, developing management tools that will reduce these hazards, and providing airport personnel with information on the latest strategies for controlling wildlife hazards.
Project Leader: Dr.
Travis L. DeVault,
(travis.l.devault@aphis.usda.gov)
USDA/APHIS/WS/NWRC
Ohio Field Station
6100 Columbus Ave.
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0242
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Sandusky,
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Wildlife
Services' Assistance at Airports
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One--You're Out (printable brochure)
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Last Modified: August 11, 2008