This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University discusses the control of vertebrate pests of urban and suburban ornamentals and turf. Specific pests described are blackbirds, chipmunks, moles, rabbits, and European starlings. Identification, habits, economic importance, and control methods ranging from poisoning to trapping and frightening are presented. A table of control chemical suggestions indicating repellents, toxicants, and fumicants for the pest species is included. (MR)