The dilemma of pest suppression in the conservation of endangered species

In the conservation of endangered species, suppression of a population of one native species to benefit another poses challenges. Examples include predator control and nest parasite reduction. Less obvious is the control of blood‐feeding arthropods. We conducted a case study of the effect of native black flies ( Simulium spp.) on reintroduced Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) . Our intent was to provide a science‐driven approach for determining...