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

FIFRA governs all aspects of pesticide regulation including products used in wildlife damage management.

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

Second-generation anticoagulants inhibit vitamin K epoxide reductase, preventing recycling of vitamin K needed for clotting factor synthesis.

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

Answer

EPA restricted SGARs to structural use to reduce secondary poisoning in non-target wildlife that consume poisoned rodents.

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

Answer

Comprehensive application records are required for restricted-use pesticides including product details, quantities, location, and applicator information.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Aluminum phosphide

Answer

Aluminum phosphide produces phosphine gas when contacting moisture and is the most commonly used restricted-use fumigant for burrowing rodent control.

NWCO - Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Practice Test

NWCO - Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Practice Test

NWCO - Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Chemical Control Methods 2