NWCO NWCO - Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Integrated Pest Management and Damage Prevention Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as applied to nuisance wildlife control?

Accepted Answer

To use the least disruptive and most effective combination of methods to manage wildlife conflicts

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To eliminate all wildlife from urban areas

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To rely solely on chemical repellents

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To trap and relocate every animal found on a property

Question 2

Which step is FIRST in the IPM hierarchy for nuisance wildlife management?

Accepted Answer

Prevention and habitat modification to make the site less attractive to wildlife

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Immediate lethal removal of all animals present

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Application of chemical repellents across the property

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Installation of ultrasonic deterrent devices

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of structural damage prevention as part of IPM for nuisance wildlife?

Accepted Answer

Capping chimneys and installing vent covers before animals gain entry

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Placing traps throughout the yard

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Using poison bait stations near the foundation

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Calling animal control after damage occurs

Question 4

A property owner has recurring deer damage to their garden. Which IPM strategy addresses the root cause MOST effectively?

Accepted Answer

Installing appropriate deer fencing to physically exclude deer from the area

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Applying repellent spray each week indefinitely

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Setting live traps for each deer that appears

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Planting more vegetation to distract the deer

Question 5

In IPM, what does 'monitoring' refer to in the context of nuisance wildlife?

Accepted Answer

Regularly inspecting the site to determine if wildlife is present, the species involved, and the extent of damage

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Installing cameras for 24-hour video surveillance of all animals

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Counting every animal in a neighborhood

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Checking traps every 7 days

Question 6

Which IPM practice BEST reduces the likelihood of raccoons raiding residential trash cans?

Accepted Answer

Using wildlife-resistant containers with secure locking lids

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Placing traps beside each trash can nightly

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Leaving trash cans inside until collection morning

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Spraying ammonia around the cans weekly