Texas Structural Pest Control Rodent Control
Exam Review with Answers and Rationales |
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1. Which rodent is most commonly found in attics and upper
structures?
A. Norway rat
B. Roof rat
C. House mouse
D. Cotton rat
Roof rats are excellent climbers and prefer elevated nesting
areas.
2. Norway rats typically nest:
A. In trees
B. In burrows at ground level
C. Inside walls only
D. In ceilings
Norway rats are burrowers and prefer ground-level habitats.
3. The average house mouse weighs:
A. 6–12 ounces
B. 0.5–1 ounce
C. 2–4 pounds
D. 4–6 ounces
House mice are small rodents typically weighing less than 1
ounce.
4. Which rodent has a blunt nose and small ears?
A. Norway rat
B. Roof rat
C. Deer mouse
D. Cotton mouse
Norway rats have a heavy body, blunt nose, and small ears.
,5. Which sign indicates an active rodent infestation?
A. Old droppings that crumble
B. Fresh droppings that are moist and shiny
C. Faded rub marks
D. Dusty runways
Fresh droppings indicate current activity.
6. Roof rat droppings are typically:
A. Capsule-shaped and blunt
B. Spindle-shaped with pointed ends
C. Round pellets
D. Flat and wide
Roof rat droppings are narrow and pointed.
7. House mice can squeeze through openings as small as:
A. 1 inch
B. ½ inch
C. ¼ inch
D. 2 inches
Mice can enter through very small openings.
8. Which rodent species is most prolific breeder indoors?
A. Norway rat
B. Roof rat
C. House mouse
D. Cotton rat
House mice reproduce rapidly, leading to quick infestations.
9. The gestation period of a house mouse is about:
A. 45 days
B. 30 days
C. 19–21 days
D. 60 days
Short gestation allows rapid population growth.
, 10. Rodents’ incisors grow continuously and require:
A. Water exposure
B. Gnawing to wear them down
C. Sunlight
D. Soil contact
Gnawing keeps teeth from overgrowing.
Behavior & Habits
11. Rodents are primarily:
A. Diurnal
B. Nocturnal
C. Seasonal only
D. Migratory
Most rodent activity occurs at night.
12. A typical house mouse home range is:
A. 500 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 10–30 feet
D. 1 mile
Mice usually stay close to nesting sites.
13. Which is a common rodent travel indicator?
A. Nest insulation
B. Grease rub marks along walls
C. Shed fur piles
D. Chewed paper only
Body oils leave dark rub marks along runways.
14. Rodents prefer to travel:
A. Across open spaces
B. Along walls and edges
C. In bright light
Exam Review with Answers and Rationales |
100% Pass Guaranteed | Graded A+
1. Which rodent is most commonly found in attics and upper
structures?
A. Norway rat
B. Roof rat
C. House mouse
D. Cotton rat
Roof rats are excellent climbers and prefer elevated nesting
areas.
2. Norway rats typically nest:
A. In trees
B. In burrows at ground level
C. Inside walls only
D. In ceilings
Norway rats are burrowers and prefer ground-level habitats.
3. The average house mouse weighs:
A. 6–12 ounces
B. 0.5–1 ounce
C. 2–4 pounds
D. 4–6 ounces
House mice are small rodents typically weighing less than 1
ounce.
4. Which rodent has a blunt nose and small ears?
A. Norway rat
B. Roof rat
C. Deer mouse
D. Cotton mouse
Norway rats have a heavy body, blunt nose, and small ears.
,5. Which sign indicates an active rodent infestation?
A. Old droppings that crumble
B. Fresh droppings that are moist and shiny
C. Faded rub marks
D. Dusty runways
Fresh droppings indicate current activity.
6. Roof rat droppings are typically:
A. Capsule-shaped and blunt
B. Spindle-shaped with pointed ends
C. Round pellets
D. Flat and wide
Roof rat droppings are narrow and pointed.
7. House mice can squeeze through openings as small as:
A. 1 inch
B. ½ inch
C. ¼ inch
D. 2 inches
Mice can enter through very small openings.
8. Which rodent species is most prolific breeder indoors?
A. Norway rat
B. Roof rat
C. House mouse
D. Cotton rat
House mice reproduce rapidly, leading to quick infestations.
9. The gestation period of a house mouse is about:
A. 45 days
B. 30 days
C. 19–21 days
D. 60 days
Short gestation allows rapid population growth.
, 10. Rodents’ incisors grow continuously and require:
A. Water exposure
B. Gnawing to wear them down
C. Sunlight
D. Soil contact
Gnawing keeps teeth from overgrowing.
Behavior & Habits
11. Rodents are primarily:
A. Diurnal
B. Nocturnal
C. Seasonal only
D. Migratory
Most rodent activity occurs at night.
12. A typical house mouse home range is:
A. 500 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 10–30 feet
D. 1 mile
Mice usually stay close to nesting sites.
13. Which is a common rodent travel indicator?
A. Nest insulation
B. Grease rub marks along walls
C. Shed fur piles
D. Chewed paper only
Body oils leave dark rub marks along runways.
14. Rodents prefer to travel:
A. Across open spaces
B. Along walls and edges
C. In bright light
