Free NWCO Wildlife Control Techniques and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

How many insects can a brown bat capture per hour?

Accepted Answer

1,000

Answer

100

Answer

500

Answer

2,000

Question 2

Which of the following lists approved methods for capturing or dispatching nuisance wildlife according to the guidelines for Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators?

Accepted Answer

Foot hold traps, body-gripping traps, box traps, clover traps, cage traps, net and snares, and shooting with a firearm that will induce death as quickly and painlessly as possible.

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Poison bait, drowning, and glue traps.

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Electrocution, starvation, and abandonment.

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Chemical tranquilizers and relocation without capture.

Question 3

According to Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator regulations, devices used for trapping wildlife shall be checked by the agent or property owner:

Accepted Answer

At least once each calendar day, but only the agent may remove an animal from a trap.

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Every other day during the trapping season.

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At least once each week.

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Only on weekends.

Question 4

According to Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator guidelines, how should nuisance wildlife be handled after capture?

Accepted Answer

They should be captured alive and within 24 hours be dispatched in a humane manner or released in an area open to hunting or trapping.

Answer

They should be released immediately.

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They should be taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center.

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They should be relocated to a different habitat.

Question 5

What is the recommended method for cleaning equipment potentially contaminated with the rabies virus?

Accepted Answer

Use a solution of one part Clorox to nine parts water.

Answer

Rinse with water and air dry.

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Scrub with soap and water.

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Apply a disinfectant spray.

Question 6

What is a banger commonly used for in wildlife control?

Accepted Answer

To emit a loud noise and scare birds away.

Answer

To attract birds to a specific location.

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To illuminate large areas during nighttime operations.

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To capture small rodents efficiently.

Question 7

What is a barbiturate commonly used for in wildlife control?

Accepted Answer

To sedate and euthanize animals by affecting the central nervous system.

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To attract animals to specific baited areas.

Answer

To treat injuries and infections in wildlife populations.

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To provide nutritional supplements to captive animals.

Question 8

What is a body-gripping trap used for in wildlife control?

Accepted Answer

To capture animals by snapping their necks.

Answer

To immobilize wildlife for relocation.

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To deter wildlife through loud noises.

Answer

To repel birds with pyrotechnics.

Question 9

What is a carbon dioxide (CO2) chamber used for in wildlife control?

Accepted Answer

To euthanize animals quickly and humanely.

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To attract insects with CO2 emissions.

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To create a controlled environment for wildlife.

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To repel wildlife with a carbon dioxide mist.

Question 10

What are zoonotic diseases (zoonoses)?

Accepted Answer

Diseases that people can catch from wildlife.

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Diseases that only affect wildlife.

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Diseases that affect both plants and animals.

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Diseases that are transmitted by insects only.