PCA Vertebrates Exam Newest 2026-2027 With
Complete 200 Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Brand New Version!
which of the following endangered species might be expected to take
shelter in unoccupied ground squirrel borrows - ANSWER-san joaquin
kit fox
unoccupied ground squirrel burrows often become homes for? -
ANSWER-burrowing owls
which species would most likely be involved in the spread of
histoplasmosis to humans? - ANSWER-pigeons
which animals are most likely implicated in the spread of rabies to
humans or domestic animals? - ANSWER-skunks
which animal is implicated in the spread of Lyme disease? - ANSWER-
deer mice
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,the arthropod pest implicated in the transmission of Plague is? -
ANSWER-fleas
the agency which conducts much of the predatory animal control in CA
to protect livestock production is the? - ANSWER-Ca Department of fish
and game
in order to kill woodpecker flickers, a permit must be obtained from
the? - ANSWER-US fish and wildlife service
while the authority to control Crows by shooting is granted by the Fish
and Game Code, shooting them within city limits may be prohibited by?
- ANSWER-city ordinances
the authority to crontrol Fox Tree Squirrels is granted by the Fish and
Game Code, but the use of rodenticides is not legal because? -
ANSWER-it is a game species
which of the following would not be available from the county ag
commissioner's office? - ANSWER-permits for shooting depredating
deer
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,the accidental killing of 4 endangered giant kangaroo rats while
poisoning ground squirrels, without the approved bait stations, may
result in? - ANSWER-criminal charges
which of the following is not a reason for withholding a control action -
ANSWER-proposed control action is less expensive than alternative
which is the least economical managment option for a moderate
ground squirrel population? - ANSWER-shooting
in a program of ground squirrel management beginning in the spring,
which combination of management methods is considered the most
logical sequence of events? - ANSWER-burrow fumigation-baiting
program-burrow destruction
the elimination of nest sites on buildings is often a technique used to
reduce problems with? - ANSWER-pigeons
the use of permanent (year-round) cover crop in vineyards may greatly
increase the potential for? - ANSWER-cottontail damage
which of the following is of greatest concern when excluding bats from
a building? - ANSWER-immature offspring may be sealed in and left
behind
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, when excluding house mice from a building, any opening or gap should
be plugged if larger than? - ANSWER-quarter inch
the birds which commonly damage grapes would be little affected by? -
ANSWER-strobe lights
when excluding commensal rodents from buildings, it is best to plug
opening or gaps with? - ANSWER-gnaw-proof materials
high frequency sound producing devices are? - ANSWER-relatively
ineffective for all species
birds and mammals repeately exposed to sound producing devices soon
learn to ignore the sound. this behavior is referred to as? - ANSWER-
habituation
the best trap set for taking pocket gophers is? - ANSWER-two opposing
traps in the main tunnel
in a crop situation, trapping is generally not recommended to control
which of the following vertebrate pests? - ANSWER-meadow voles
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Complete 200 Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Brand New Version!
which of the following endangered species might be expected to take
shelter in unoccupied ground squirrel borrows - ANSWER-san joaquin
kit fox
unoccupied ground squirrel burrows often become homes for? -
ANSWER-burrowing owls
which species would most likely be involved in the spread of
histoplasmosis to humans? - ANSWER-pigeons
which animals are most likely implicated in the spread of rabies to
humans or domestic animals? - ANSWER-skunks
which animal is implicated in the spread of Lyme disease? - ANSWER-
deer mice
1|Page
,the arthropod pest implicated in the transmission of Plague is? -
ANSWER-fleas
the agency which conducts much of the predatory animal control in CA
to protect livestock production is the? - ANSWER-Ca Department of fish
and game
in order to kill woodpecker flickers, a permit must be obtained from
the? - ANSWER-US fish and wildlife service
while the authority to control Crows by shooting is granted by the Fish
and Game Code, shooting them within city limits may be prohibited by?
- ANSWER-city ordinances
the authority to crontrol Fox Tree Squirrels is granted by the Fish and
Game Code, but the use of rodenticides is not legal because? -
ANSWER-it is a game species
which of the following would not be available from the county ag
commissioner's office? - ANSWER-permits for shooting depredating
deer
2|Page
,the accidental killing of 4 endangered giant kangaroo rats while
poisoning ground squirrels, without the approved bait stations, may
result in? - ANSWER-criminal charges
which of the following is not a reason for withholding a control action -
ANSWER-proposed control action is less expensive than alternative
which is the least economical managment option for a moderate
ground squirrel population? - ANSWER-shooting
in a program of ground squirrel management beginning in the spring,
which combination of management methods is considered the most
logical sequence of events? - ANSWER-burrow fumigation-baiting
program-burrow destruction
the elimination of nest sites on buildings is often a technique used to
reduce problems with? - ANSWER-pigeons
the use of permanent (year-round) cover crop in vineyards may greatly
increase the potential for? - ANSWER-cottontail damage
which of the following is of greatest concern when excluding bats from
a building? - ANSWER-immature offspring may be sealed in and left
behind
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, when excluding house mice from a building, any opening or gap should
be plugged if larger than? - ANSWER-quarter inch
the birds which commonly damage grapes would be little affected by? -
ANSWER-strobe lights
when excluding commensal rodents from buildings, it is best to plug
opening or gaps with? - ANSWER-gnaw-proof materials
high frequency sound producing devices are? - ANSWER-relatively
ineffective for all species
birds and mammals repeately exposed to sound producing devices soon
learn to ignore the sound. this behavior is referred to as? - ANSWER-
habituation
the best trap set for taking pocket gophers is? - ANSWER-two opposing
traps in the main tunnel
in a crop situation, trapping is generally not recommended to control
which of the following vertebrate pests? - ANSWER-meadow voles
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