Vertebrate Pest Control (Category P) Practice Test

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• Which animal fits the description: omnivore, mostly active at night, and carries rabies?
• In pest management literature, which animal is described as a nocturnal omnivore associated with rabies?
• Which term describes employing methods of intentionally killing animals that minimize animal suffering?
• Identify the nocturnal omnivore with a known association to rabies.
• Animals whose pelts have commercial value are known as what?
• Why bat exclusion should be done only when roosts are not in use and with proper timing?
• What range do rats commonly travel?
• The method of killing may prohibit some carcass disposal options such as burying and composting.
• Which bird is described as large up to 10 pounds and 45 inches long?
• Which bird is described as weighing about 3 oz and appearing chunky and humpbacked?
• An omnivorous mammal that is primarily nocturnal and is commonly associated with rabies is which animal?
• What is secondary poisoning, and why is it a concern in vertebrate pest control?
• True or False: If you encounter an animal acting strangely and suspect it may have rabies, you should shoot for its brain.
• What is the role of habitat modification in vertebrate pest control?
• What is the purpose of exclusion devices such as chimney caps and vent screens?
• Which nocturnal omnivore is cited as a rabies carrier in wildlife risk guides?
• This 6-8 pound vertebrate feeds mainly on insects, is a key vector for rabies, and is known for having a distinctive odor that can be smelled up to a mile away
• Which factor is commonly evaluated during a site inspection for pest bird control?
• OSHA stands for which?
• Which bird described weighs about 1 oz, is 5-6 inches long, brown and chunky, with males having black bibs and females brown eye stripes, and is known to outcompete local species and transmit diseases?
• For bat roost management, which approach is recommended when roosts are heavily occupied?
• USDA stands for what?
• Which entity would regulate hunting and trapping of game animals in Minnesota?
• NIOSH stands for which phrase?
• Which statement about repellants is true?
• Which element is commonly included in an IPM plan for vertebrate pests?
• What should be done if a non-target species is accidentally poisoned?
• USFWS stands for?
• Why is tamper-resistant bait placement important for rodent control?
• Shooting: Humane or Euthanasia?
• True or False: Avitrol's labeling requires prebaiting with non-poisoned grain at the treatment site before applying the bait.
• What is the primary reason to use a combination of methods in vertebrate pest control?
• From the following, select the animal described as an omnivore with night activity and rabies risk.
• How do you determine if a control measure is effective?
• Which species matches the traits: omnivore, nocturnal activity, rabies carrier?
• What is the term for a pesticide that is a poisonous gas or becomes a gas when applied, used in soil or spaces in buildings?
• EPA stands for which organization?
• Which structural feature commonly allows rodent entry into buildings?
• What monitoring data should be collected after implementing control measures?
• Techniques used to take possession of free-ranging animals, such as trapping and shooting are called?
• Which environmental agency oversees the use of pesticides for vertebrate pest control?
• What is the term for fear of new things?
• Which term best describes the group that includes Norway rats and house mice when found in structures?
• What training or qualifications are typically required for vertebrate pest control applicators?
• Which rodent weighs only 1 to 2 ounces, is brown or grey, has small eyes and nearly hidden ears, eats grass, and creates surface runs?
• Egg addling is a technique used to prevent eggs from hatching. Which of the following best describes its purpose?
• What term describes rodents that have evolved or learned to live with people in and on buildings and other structures?
• Species nearing extinction are designated as
• Pocket gophers can be controlled without a permit.
• Which animal is best described by the clues: Live underground; Insectivore; 5 to 7 inches long; Pink tail and feet?
• Wild birds or animals that are hunted for sport and food are called what?
• Which agency is responsible for regulating pesticides in the United States?
• What is the primary purpose of an Integrated Pest Management approach in vertebrate pest control?
• Identify the small mammal described as an omnivore primarily active at night and known to carry rabies.
• Which bird best matches the following description: medium sized, about 13 inches long, blue to grey, with two black bars and patches of white on the wings, weighing around 16 ounces, mating for life, and forming flocks?
• True or False: The effectiveness of toxic baits on pocket gophers is between 70% and 95%.
• What is the purpose of bait rotation in rodent control?
• Define “exclusion” in vertebrate pest control.
• How should openings larger than 1/4 inch be addressed to prevent rodent entry?
• Why is proper trap placement important when trapping vertebrates?
• What thickness of plastic is recommended for disposing of carcasses in a landfill?
• Which factor is the primary reason Restricted Use Pesticides require training and licensing?
• What term describes pesticides used to deter pests from approaching an area, without killing them?
• What is the recommended disposal method for unused or expired bait?
• MDA stands for which organization?
• Why are anticoagulant rodenticides typically chosen?
• Which animal best fits the following description: Live underground, insectivore, 5 to 7 inches long, pink tail and feet, can burrow up to 100 feet per day, volcano-shaped mounds?
• Which term describes a practice that physically excludes bats from roosts to prevent entry?
• Key safety consideration for cholecalciferol rodenticide?
• This pest will devour flowers and are particularly fond of young plant shoots - clipping them at a clean 45 degree angle and leaving behind distinctively round droppings
• What is the recommended disposal method for unused or expired bait?
• Which method is the only true method of controlling bat populations?
• Which of the following indicates a control measure is having the intended effect?
• What should be verified before excluding a bat roost?
• Which level of law tends to be most restrictive regarding pesticide regulations?
• Which statement describes the purpose of exclusion devices?
• This restricted use pesticide causes birds to flutter and convulse, killing the effected bird and scaring the non-effected birds from the site.
• Anticoagulant Baits are considered to be which?
• Which bird is described as weighing about 3 oz, appearing chunky and humpbacked, dark with light speckles in winter and glossy purplish black and green in summer, with yellow bills from January to June, and flocks that can number into thousands?
• Which statement best describes Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
• The description 'omnivore and night-active with rabies' refers to which species?
• A mature female Norway Rat can give birth to about how many young per year?
• Common method of bird control on buildings?
• What risk is associated with indoor rodenticide use without proper containment?
• What term describes surveys conducted to collect data needed to evaluate a treatment site and select pest bird control methods?
• Euthanasia requires direct supervision of the animal.
• Why must pesticide labels and product registrations be followed exactly in vertebrate pest control?
• Among pest-control wildlife, which species is described as an omnivore with nighttime activity and a rabies concern?
• A category P vertebrate pest control license not needed for the control of vertebrate pests when you are treating for _____________________ within a ______________________.
• Which statement best differentiates active and passive wildlife management methods?
• What is the term for a research-based process that uses methods to keep pest populations below unacceptable levels that cause harm to humans and the environment?
• In Minnesota, the acronym DNR refers to which type of organization?
• Norway rats prefer sugar-based foods the most.
• What is the name of the restricted-use pesticide that targets starling and blackbirds and requires more PPE due to its corrosive nature?
• What practice is recommended when using poisons near bees or pollinators?
• A substance that acts as a poison to humans or wildlife is called?
• Which of the following practices will improve the effectiveness of pocket gopher baits?
• In discussions of urban wildlife, identify the nocturnal omnivore linked to rabies.
• A tractor-drawn device used to build burrows for baiting gophers is known as what?
• Which practice is not part of a Vertebrate IPM program?
• Which pest is described as a 6-8 pound vertebrate that feeds mainly on insects and is a key rabies vector?
• In a case study, what actions should be taken after finding rodent damage in a facility?
• Species nearing endangerment are designated as
• Which statement about voles is NOT accurate?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a safety practice in vertebrate pest control?
• Which statement about the grey boxes in the manual's study materials is true?
• MBTA stands for
• What disease risks are associated with urban rats?
• What are 'baits' and why must they be used with caution?
• What role does monitoring play in vertebrate IPM?
• DNR stands for which Minnesota agency?
• The acronym MDA refers to which agency?
• Which of the following is typically the first line of defense against commensal rodents in structures?
• True or False: Pest management professionals must always consider how their activities appear to the public due to emotionally charged opinions about vertebrates.
• Which animal is described as an omnivore with nocturnal habits and a rabies association?
• Why aren't pigeons or starlings protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Act?
• In a case study, you find evidence of rodent damage in a food processing facility; what should be your immediate steps?
• APHIS stands for which agency?
• __________ are the most effective way to prevent deer damage, although an expensive solution.
• What is a realistic effectiveness range for pocket gopher toxic baits?
• This game species will eave behind plant damage that looks torn, rather than neatly clipped.
• How should carcasses of trapped or killed vertebrates be disposed of?
• Which statement about cholecalciferol safety is correct?
• What is the importance of proper bait station placement for rodent control?
• Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) may be used only by which group?
• What is recommended to reduce risk to non-targets when using cholecalciferol?
• Which term describes parasites that feed on the external surface of the host, such as mites and leeches?
• Which statement best describes what information belongs in an application plan or IPM plan for vertebrate pests?
• True or False: Rats can teach their young to avoid rodenticides and traps, making control more challenging.
• Why is recordkeeping essential in vertebrate pest control programs?
• What is a typical consequence of not rotating bait in rodent control?
• The oily marks rats leave on surfaces are called?
• Spreading a non-pesticide laced grain or other food attractant at the potential treatment site to monitor for target pests and non-target animals describes which practice?
• To maximize pocket gopher bait effectiveness, where should baits be applied?
• What life-history trait of rats and mice makes regular baiting and monitoring necessary?
• Which plan component is used to track pest presence over time in an IPM plan?
• Euthanasia is a very practical method of killing animals.
• Under the Endangered Species Act, the term 'take' includes which activities?
• What is a primary benefit of careful trap placement in vertebrate pest control?
• Which bird is large, up to 10 pounds and 45 inches long, with a long black neck, honks, and feeds primarily on aquatic vegetation and turf grass?
• AVMA stands for which organization?
• What is the name of the technique designed to prevent eggs from hatching by coating eggs in oil to prevent oxygen from entering the egg?
• Which statement about DNR is true?
• FIFRA empowers which agency to regulate pesticide use?
• Which type of animals are typically hunted for sport and food?
• This is an agreement with the US, Mexico, and Canada to protect all native migratory birds.
• What term describes any unwanted organism in a specific place and time?
• Which bird is commonly described as outcompeting local species and transmitting diseases, consistent with the given description?
• What is a key reason to follow label directions when using pesticides?
• What is the term for the technique of killing animals so they experience little or no pain or stress?
• What animal is known for having a distinctive odor that can be smelled up to a mile away?
• Which bird is described as carrying respiratory fungal diseases and ectoparasites like mites?
• Which term describes parasites that feed on the external surface of the host, such as mites and leeches?
• What is the term for lacing a food attractive to a pest with pesticide to entice eating?
• A tractor-drawn burrow-building machine that creates burrows where bait is applied, often used for baiting gophers, is called what?
• Which rodent matches the following description: also known as groundhogs or whistle pigs; 16 to 20 inches long; brownish grey; chisel-like teeth; damaging to crops; can be controlled without a permit.
• Which animal group is identified by oversized front incisor teeth used for gnawing?
• Which statement about decontamination procedures after a rodent exposure is accurate?
• Which statement best differentiates a snap trap from a live-catch trap?
• Which law governs pesticide usage and ensures products are safe and properly labeled?
• Which seasonal factors affect vertebrate pest activity?
• What is the proper approach to bat roost exclusion in terms of timing and legality?
• Pesticides that target birds are called what?
• To trap, harm, kill or relocate an animal/pest is described by which term?
• Which animal is best described by being an omnivore, mostly night-active, and rabies-bearing?
• This method works by allowing water to penetrate feathers and causes death by loss of insulation. What is it called?
• Name two common commensal rodent pests in urban settings.
• Is using anticoagulants to eliminate rodents considered euthanasia?
• What are the key components of an IPM program in vertebrate pests?
• Which statement best describes the outcome of habitat modification in rodent management?
• What is the role of habitat modification in rodent management?
• What is a recommended approach to protect stored food from vertebrate pests?
• Which ethical principle should guide vertebrate pest control?
• When selecting pest control methods near water sources, which is best practice?
• Which of the following is an example of an active wildlife management method?
• The phrase 'omnivore and mostly night-active with rabies' best identifies which species?
• Which step helps reduce spill or exposure when applying baits?
• What is a cholecalciferol rodenticide?
• Tamper-resistant bait stations mitigate which risk?
• Animals that have a backbone and similar organ structures are called?
• The following are all ___________________ methods of bird control.
• Which animal is described by these traits: uses cheek pouches to carry food, eats plant roots, tunnels 4 to 18 inches below ground with mounds of soil, and can be controlled without a permit.
• Which bird is described as transmitting several livestock diseases?
• What term means killing or harming wildlife?
• What is a risk associated with misused anticoagulant rodenticides?
• FIFRA stands for what?
• How should one handle suspected rabies risk when dealing with wildlife control?
• Which statement about bat exclusion timing is accurate?
• How should bait stations be secured to prevent tampering or theft?
• Which of the following is an approved method for disposing animal carcasses?
• From January to June, what color are the starling's bills?
• Name a non-chemical method commonly used to exclude rodents from buildings.
• Which bird is described as mating for life?
• Which federal law empowers the EPA to regulate pesticide use?
• Which agency administers the Endangered Species Act by determining when permits will be given to collect, trap, kill, or take endangered or threatened species?
• Which animal is commonly associated with a 45-degree clipping of plant shoots and round droppings?
• Which rodent is described as slender and rat-sized, about 10 inches long, with 13 stripes along its body, and burrowing that can damage foundations?
• The most common rat in Minnesota is the _________.
• Choose the animal that fits the description: omnivore, active at night, rabies carrier.
• What action is part of the recommended response to a suspected hantavirus exposure?
• In pest bird control planning, which approaches are considered non-lethal management options?
• Which of the following is a sign of raccoon activity?
• What information is defined by pesticide labels?
• What is the significance of non-target species in pesticide use?
• Which type of skunk is abundant in Minnesota?
• NIOSH is part of which federal agency group?
• The MBTA protects what?