- Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Laws, Regulations, and Permits Flashcards

Which federal law provides the broadest protection for native bird species?

Answer: Migratory Bird Treaty Act

The MBTA protects over 1,000 native bird species regardless of conservation status.

What is the legal status of Virginia opossums in most US states for nuisance control?

Answer: Classified as furbearer or unprotected species, controllable with appropriate state permits

Virginia opossums are furbearers or unprotected wildlife in most states, allowing control with appropriate permits.

Under what circumstance can an NWCO operator legally remove an active osprey nest from a private dock?

Answer: Only with a federal depredation permit from USFWS

Ospreys are MBTA-protected, and active nests can only be removed with a federal depredation permit.

What legal liability does an NWCO operator face if rodenticide application kills a neighbor's pet?

Answer: Potential civil liability for damages and regulatory violations if application was non-compliant

Operators face potential civil liability and regulatory penalties, especially if application violated label directions.

What federal permit is needed to capture a red-tailed hawk attacking backyard chickens?

Answer: A Special Purpose Permit (raptor depredation) from USFWS

All raptors are MBTA-protected, requiring a Special Purpose Permit before any capture or relocation.

Which document serves as the LEGAL binding use instructions for any pesticide?

Answer: The product label

Under FIFRA, the EPA-approved product label is the law; using any pesticide inconsistent with its labeling is a federal violation.