NWCO - Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Chemical Control Methods 2

Question 1

Which federal law regulates the registration and use of pesticides in wildlife damage management?

Accepted Answer

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

Answer

Clean Air Act

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Endangered Species Act

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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Question 2

What is the primary mechanism of action of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides like brodifacoum?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of vitamin K recycling, preventing blood clotting

Answer

Nervous system paralysis

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Cardiac arrest

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Respiratory failure

Question 3

Why are SGARs now restricted to use ONLY in and around buildings by EPA regulations?

Accepted Answer

To reduce secondary poisoning of raptors, foxes, and other non-target predators

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They are too expensive for field use

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They evaporate too quickly outdoors

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They attract non-target herbivores

Question 4

What must an NWCO operator record when applying a restricted-use pesticide?

Accepted Answer

Product name, EPA registration number, amount applied, location, date, target pest, and applicator certification number

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Only the product name and date

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Just the client's name and address

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No records are required

Question 5

Which fumigant is commonly used for burrowing rodent control and requires a restricted-use license?

Accepted Answer

Aluminum phosphide

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrogen

Question 6

What determines the minimum distance between outdoor rodenticide bait stations and water bodies?

Accepted Answer

The distance specified on the specific product label

Answer

No minimum distance is required

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A standard 50-foot rule applies to all products

Answer

100 yards from any water source