Vertebrate Pest Control Unit 1. Test Your Knowledge ||
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People have different values. How does this affect pest control efforts? correct answers
People often disagree about whether and when animals become pests. Wildlife managers
must be sensitive to the different values that people assign to animals. This is an important
part of dealing with the public.
What is a vertebrate? correct answers An animal that has a backbone or spinal column.
Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish are all vertebrates.
When does a vertebrate become a pest? correct answers When it damages property,
agriculture, and/or natural resources. Pests also may threaten human health and safety.
Why should wildlife managers be skilled in dealing with the public? correct answers Wildlife
managers are often visible to the public. They may advise residents about what method or
chemical they are using, or answer a farmer's concern about pesticides. Professional wildlife
managers must be able to carry out an effective vertebrate pest control program - and explain
it to an inquiring public.
Why should you meet and discuss the control program with nearby landowners before
starting your control program? correct answers This will allow you to deal with concerns
early on. You can explain what you plan to do, when, and why. You can also describe the
possible results and discuss different control options. These efforts will often defuse
problems and prevent crises.
Why should you avoid using terms like "killing animals" and "poison" when talking to the
public about vertebrate pest control? correct answers These terms are inflammatory and
might provoke public outcry. Use language that emphasizes the positive, safety-oriented side
of wildlife management.
List several questions that a landowner or onlooker might ask about an ongoing wildlife
management program. correct answers 1. What pesticide are you using, and why are you
using it?
2. Will the pesticide affect pets or other wildlife?
3. What should we do if our dog eats an animal killed by the pesticide?
4. Can other animals die if they eat an animal killed by the pesticide?
5. How can you be sure the pesticide will not get into our water supplies?
6. If my cattle eat treated bait, will they suffer harm?
7. What risk does the pesticide pose to my family and me?
8. What happens if animals that eat pesticide leave the area?
, 9. Are the pesticides humane?
10. Are lethal traps dangerous to other animals?
11. Do trapped animals suffer?
12. What sort of euthanasia procedures do you use?
13. How do you plan to dispose of euthanized animals?
What is Virginia's policy regarding vertebrate pest control? correct answers Try to eliminate
the damage, not the animals, whenever possible.
Does certification in Vertebrate Pest Control allow you to use Compound 1080 livestock
protection collars or M-44 sodium cyanide capsules against coyotes? correct answers No.
Certification in predator management is required to control coyotes and other predators using
Compound 1080 livestock protection collars and/or M-44 sodium cyanide capsules. In
Virginia, only USDA-Wildlife Services personnel may use these materials.
What is an exotic species? Why do these animals generally cause the most problems? correct
answers A plant or animal living in a region, country, or continent from which it did not
originate. Because these animals are not native to the region, they have few natural enemies
to regulate their population growth.
Define the Code of Virginia, the CFR, and the VAC. Why are these important to wildlife
control? correct answers The Code of Virginia includes wildlife laws passed by the General
Assembly. State agencies cannot modify these laws. The Virginia Administrative Code
(VAC) is a collection of regulations passed by state agencies that have specific legal authority
to do so. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) lists federal regulations that protect some
wildlife species. Together, these resources contain all the federal and state laws and
regulations that protect birds and mammals in Virginia. They also prescribe wildlife control
measures.
Why do some wildlife managers now use pyrotechnics less often? correct answers The
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms now must approve the sale and use of these
noisemaking devices. Getting a permit is often a lengthy, costly process. For this reason,
some wildlife managers do not use pyrotechnics.
Name the mammals and birds legally considered nuisance species in Virginia. correct
answers 1. Mammals: Groundhog (woodchuck), nutria, coyote, house mouse, Norway rat,
black rat, and feral hog.
2. Birds: European starling, house sparrow, rock pigeon, mute swan, and monk parakeet.
When are cowbirds, red-winged blackbirds, and grackles considered nuisance species?
correct answers When they damage ornamental or shade trees, agricultural crops, wildlife,
livestock, or other property. They also fall into this category when they concentrate in such
large numbers that they present a health hazard.
GUARANTEED PASS!!
People have different values. How does this affect pest control efforts? correct answers
People often disagree about whether and when animals become pests. Wildlife managers
must be sensitive to the different values that people assign to animals. This is an important
part of dealing with the public.
What is a vertebrate? correct answers An animal that has a backbone or spinal column.
Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish are all vertebrates.
When does a vertebrate become a pest? correct answers When it damages property,
agriculture, and/or natural resources. Pests also may threaten human health and safety.
Why should wildlife managers be skilled in dealing with the public? correct answers Wildlife
managers are often visible to the public. They may advise residents about what method or
chemical they are using, or answer a farmer's concern about pesticides. Professional wildlife
managers must be able to carry out an effective vertebrate pest control program - and explain
it to an inquiring public.
Why should you meet and discuss the control program with nearby landowners before
starting your control program? correct answers This will allow you to deal with concerns
early on. You can explain what you plan to do, when, and why. You can also describe the
possible results and discuss different control options. These efforts will often defuse
problems and prevent crises.
Why should you avoid using terms like "killing animals" and "poison" when talking to the
public about vertebrate pest control? correct answers These terms are inflammatory and
might provoke public outcry. Use language that emphasizes the positive, safety-oriented side
of wildlife management.
List several questions that a landowner or onlooker might ask about an ongoing wildlife
management program. correct answers 1. What pesticide are you using, and why are you
using it?
2. Will the pesticide affect pets or other wildlife?
3. What should we do if our dog eats an animal killed by the pesticide?
4. Can other animals die if they eat an animal killed by the pesticide?
5. How can you be sure the pesticide will not get into our water supplies?
6. If my cattle eat treated bait, will they suffer harm?
7. What risk does the pesticide pose to my family and me?
8. What happens if animals that eat pesticide leave the area?
, 9. Are the pesticides humane?
10. Are lethal traps dangerous to other animals?
11. Do trapped animals suffer?
12. What sort of euthanasia procedures do you use?
13. How do you plan to dispose of euthanized animals?
What is Virginia's policy regarding vertebrate pest control? correct answers Try to eliminate
the damage, not the animals, whenever possible.
Does certification in Vertebrate Pest Control allow you to use Compound 1080 livestock
protection collars or M-44 sodium cyanide capsules against coyotes? correct answers No.
Certification in predator management is required to control coyotes and other predators using
Compound 1080 livestock protection collars and/or M-44 sodium cyanide capsules. In
Virginia, only USDA-Wildlife Services personnel may use these materials.
What is an exotic species? Why do these animals generally cause the most problems? correct
answers A plant or animal living in a region, country, or continent from which it did not
originate. Because these animals are not native to the region, they have few natural enemies
to regulate their population growth.
Define the Code of Virginia, the CFR, and the VAC. Why are these important to wildlife
control? correct answers The Code of Virginia includes wildlife laws passed by the General
Assembly. State agencies cannot modify these laws. The Virginia Administrative Code
(VAC) is a collection of regulations passed by state agencies that have specific legal authority
to do so. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) lists federal regulations that protect some
wildlife species. Together, these resources contain all the federal and state laws and
regulations that protect birds and mammals in Virginia. They also prescribe wildlife control
measures.
Why do some wildlife managers now use pyrotechnics less often? correct answers The
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms now must approve the sale and use of these
noisemaking devices. Getting a permit is often a lengthy, costly process. For this reason,
some wildlife managers do not use pyrotechnics.
Name the mammals and birds legally considered nuisance species in Virginia. correct
answers 1. Mammals: Groundhog (woodchuck), nutria, coyote, house mouse, Norway rat,
black rat, and feral hog.
2. Birds: European starling, house sparrow, rock pigeon, mute swan, and monk parakeet.
When are cowbirds, red-winged blackbirds, and grackles considered nuisance species?
correct answers When they damage ornamental or shade trees, agricultural crops, wildlife,
livestock, or other property. They also fall into this category when they concentrate in such
large numbers that they present a health hazard.
