- Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Common Mammal Control Flashcards

What is the recommended trap placement for catching a raccoon entering a chimney?

Answer: Chimney-top trap directly over the flue opening

A chimney-top trap mounted over the flue captures raccoons as they exit, which is the most effective placement.

During which months should operators avoid raccoon exclusion from attics in the eastern US?

Answer: March through June

March through June is raccoon birthing and nursing season when non-mobile young are present in attic dens.

What is the most effective bait for trapping Eastern gray squirrels in a cage trap?

Answer: Peanut butter mixed with whole peanuts or sunflower seeds

Peanut butter with nuts or seeds combines strong scent attraction with visual and tactile appeal for squirrels.

What disease should be suspected in a striped skunk stumbling, circling, and showing no fear of humans during daytime?

Answer: Distemper

Neurological signs including stumbling, circling, and loss of fear are classic symptoms of canine distemper virus in skunks.

What is the maximum legal body-gripping trap size most states allow for raccoon-sized animals on land?

Answer: 220 (7-inch jaw spread)

The 220 Conibear with 7-inch jaw spread is the standard approved for raccoon-sized animals on land in most jurisdictions.

Why must ALL potential entry points be sealed BEFORE excluding the primary entry point?

Answer: To prevent the excluded animal from re-entering through an alternate opening

Sealing secondary points first ensures the excluded animal cannot re-enter through another gap.