California Fish and Wildlife Technician Certification
Exam – 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS |BRAND NEW!!
For long-term arthropod control from bat colonies, what
should be done? - ANSWER-Dusting of attic space with
boric acid for long-term effects.
What is the most important public health hazard
associated with bats? - ANSWER-Rabies in Bats
Top 3 Rankings for incidence of wildlife rabies in U.S. -
ANSWER-#1 Raccoons
#2 Skunks
,#3 Bats
T/F: Every bat bite or contact must be considered a
potential exposure to rabies - ANSWER-True, every
exposure. High Risk
What common lung disease is associated with bats? -
ANSWER-Histoplasmosis is often found in guano.
What is the significance of Histoplasmosis in Guano? -
ANSWER-Guano removal requires careful consideration
of exposure to fungal spores
,Bat Watch for Infestation Confirmation - ANSWER-
Conducted by two people, evening watch begins 30
minutes before dark and a morning watch begins 1 hour
before dawn. Observations should occur for 1 hour.
T/F: Red light has little effect on bats. - ANSWER-True,
that can only see in black & white. Low contrast has little
effect
T/F: There are circumstances in which "no action" is the
correct action for bat control. - ANSWER-True, but in
cases where there is risk of contact, damage from guano
amount, stains, etc. are too problematic, intervention is
necessary.
, T/F: Timing becomes an important planning consideration
for bat exclusion. - ANSWER-True, annual exclusion
opportunity extends from Mid-august to Mid-May.
Why might bat exclusion treatments occur from Mid-
August to Mid-May? - ANSWER-Treatments might result in
unnecessary deaths, being trapped inside, odors, and
attracting arthropods.
The most important bat exclusion method - ANSWER-
"denial of reentry"
T/F: For purposes of bat wildlife control, trapping is the
most effective way. - ANSWER-FALSE, Exclusion is less
Exam – 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS |BRAND NEW!!
For long-term arthropod control from bat colonies, what
should be done? - ANSWER-Dusting of attic space with
boric acid for long-term effects.
What is the most important public health hazard
associated with bats? - ANSWER-Rabies in Bats
Top 3 Rankings for incidence of wildlife rabies in U.S. -
ANSWER-#1 Raccoons
#2 Skunks
,#3 Bats
T/F: Every bat bite or contact must be considered a
potential exposure to rabies - ANSWER-True, every
exposure. High Risk
What common lung disease is associated with bats? -
ANSWER-Histoplasmosis is often found in guano.
What is the significance of Histoplasmosis in Guano? -
ANSWER-Guano removal requires careful consideration
of exposure to fungal spores
,Bat Watch for Infestation Confirmation - ANSWER-
Conducted by two people, evening watch begins 30
minutes before dark and a morning watch begins 1 hour
before dawn. Observations should occur for 1 hour.
T/F: Red light has little effect on bats. - ANSWER-True,
that can only see in black & white. Low contrast has little
effect
T/F: There are circumstances in which "no action" is the
correct action for bat control. - ANSWER-True, but in
cases where there is risk of contact, damage from guano
amount, stains, etc. are too problematic, intervention is
necessary.
, T/F: Timing becomes an important planning consideration
for bat exclusion. - ANSWER-True, annual exclusion
opportunity extends from Mid-august to Mid-May.
Why might bat exclusion treatments occur from Mid-
August to Mid-May? - ANSWER-Treatments might result in
unnecessary deaths, being trapped inside, odors, and
attracting arthropods.
The most important bat exclusion method - ANSWER-
"denial of reentry"
T/F: For purposes of bat wildlife control, trapping is the
most effective way. - ANSWER-FALSE, Exclusion is less
