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

    Answer: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

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

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

    Answer: Inhibition of vitamin K recycling, preventing blood clotting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Answer: Aluminum phosphide

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

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

    Answer: The distance specified on the specific product label

    The specific product label dictates distances from water bodies, as requirements vary between products.

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