NWCO Risk Assessment and Site Inspection Protocols 2

Question 1

When assessing a site for potential wildlife entry points, a NWCO should inspect which areas MOST carefully?

Accepted Answer

Roof edges, vents, soffits, fascia boards, and foundation gaps

Answer

Interior walls only

Answer

Only areas where damage is visible from the ground

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The front door and windows

Question 2

A NWCO identifies multiple potential entry points on a property. What is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Seal secondary entry points while leaving the primary entry open until animals are removed

Answer

Seal all entry points immediately before trapping

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Leave all entry points open until all animals are gone, then seal everything at once

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Only seal points that were explicitly requested by the client

Question 3

Which of the following signs would indicate a CURRENT (active) wildlife infestation rather than an old one?

Accepted Answer

Fresh droppings, new gnawing, and fresh tracks or smear marks

Answer

Dry, crumbled droppings and dusty entry points

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Cobwebs over a suspected entry point

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Nesting material that appears sun-bleached and brittle

Question 4

During a risk assessment, a NWCO discovers a snake den near a home's foundation. What is the FIRST risk to evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Whether the snakes are venomous and the proximity to high-traffic human areas

Answer

The aesthetic impact on property value

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How many snakes are present for pricing purposes

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Whether the neighbor is aware of the den

Question 5

A homeowner reports scratching sounds in the walls at night but no visible entry points on the exterior. What should a NWCO do?

Accepted Answer

Perform a thorough interior inspection including the attic, basement, and crawl space

Answer

Tell the client the problem is not wildlife-related

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Set snap traps inside the home without further inspection

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Recommend calling an exterminator instead

Question 6

What does 'population pressure' mean in the context of a wildlife risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

High local wildlife numbers that increase the likelihood of ongoing or repeated intrusions

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The weight of animals on a structure

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The speed at which a species reproduces in captivity

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Pressure applied by animal rights groups

Question 7

A NWCO assesses a commercial poultry farm for predator intrusions. Which factor should receive the HIGHEST priority in the risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Gaps or weaknesses in the perimeter fencing and housing structures that allow predator entry

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The aesthetic condition of the farm buildings

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The proximity of the farm to urban areas

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The number of employees on site