Branch 2 Field Rep (SPCB) – Rodents
Solved Exam Questions and Answers
(Complete Practice Papers)
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is
an example of which type of mechanical control method? -
Correct Answers ✅Exclusion (seal up holes a 1/2" for rats,
1/4" for mice)
What kind of rodent is a PRIMARY carrier of Hantaviruses in
California? (Test question) - Correct Answers ✅Deer Mice
(they have a WHITE underbelly)
This sleek, agile rodent has a tail longer than its body. What
rodent is it? - Correct Answers ✅Roof Rat
This rodent prefers to nest near the ground, under cabinets,
in stuffed furniture, and lower stories of buildings. What is it?
- Correct Answers ✅Norway Rat
You find rat droppings that are capsule shaped, with BLUNTED
ENDS, and 3/4" long. What species of rat does that belong to?
(Easily a test question) - Correct Answers ✅Norway Rat
You find rat droppings that are spindle shaped, with one
pointed end, and usually 1/2" long. What species of rat does
that belong to? (Yup...test question) - Correct Answers
✅Roof Rat
, Branch 2 Field Rep (SPCB) – Rodents
Solved Exam Questions and Answers
(Complete Practice Papers)
This is a FUNDAMENTAL aspect of rodent control and MUST be
continuous. What is it? - Correct Answers ✅Sanitation
(Clean up crap, get rid of wood piles/trash, outdoor pet
food/water, BIRD FEEDERS, etc)
This is the safest and most effective method for controlling
rats in and around homes, garages, and other structures.
What is it? - Correct Answers ✅Trapping (poisons can
accidently kill non target animals)
True or False: Roof rats and Norway rats love exploring NEW
objects that have been placed in their territory, especially
along an established pathway or runway. - Correct Answers
✅False. These 2 rat species are NEOPHOBIC. They are
AFRAID of new objects and initially avoid them (as the Matrix
became afraid of Neo)
What is the antidote for anticoagulant rodenticides? -
Correct Answers ✅Vitamin K1 (its given to newborn boys
when they get circumcised to STOP THE BLEEDING).
True or False: Rodent bait boxes can be placed up to BUT NOT
BEYOND 100 feet from a man-made structure? - Correct
Answers ✅False: 50 feet from a man-made structure is the
absolute limit.
Solved Exam Questions and Answers
(Complete Practice Papers)
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is
an example of which type of mechanical control method? -
Correct Answers ✅Exclusion (seal up holes a 1/2" for rats,
1/4" for mice)
What kind of rodent is a PRIMARY carrier of Hantaviruses in
California? (Test question) - Correct Answers ✅Deer Mice
(they have a WHITE underbelly)
This sleek, agile rodent has a tail longer than its body. What
rodent is it? - Correct Answers ✅Roof Rat
This rodent prefers to nest near the ground, under cabinets,
in stuffed furniture, and lower stories of buildings. What is it?
- Correct Answers ✅Norway Rat
You find rat droppings that are capsule shaped, with BLUNTED
ENDS, and 3/4" long. What species of rat does that belong to?
(Easily a test question) - Correct Answers ✅Norway Rat
You find rat droppings that are spindle shaped, with one
pointed end, and usually 1/2" long. What species of rat does
that belong to? (Yup...test question) - Correct Answers
✅Roof Rat
, Branch 2 Field Rep (SPCB) – Rodents
Solved Exam Questions and Answers
(Complete Practice Papers)
This is a FUNDAMENTAL aspect of rodent control and MUST be
continuous. What is it? - Correct Answers ✅Sanitation
(Clean up crap, get rid of wood piles/trash, outdoor pet
food/water, BIRD FEEDERS, etc)
This is the safest and most effective method for controlling
rats in and around homes, garages, and other structures.
What is it? - Correct Answers ✅Trapping (poisons can
accidently kill non target animals)
True or False: Roof rats and Norway rats love exploring NEW
objects that have been placed in their territory, especially
along an established pathway or runway. - Correct Answers
✅False. These 2 rat species are NEOPHOBIC. They are
AFRAID of new objects and initially avoid them (as the Matrix
became afraid of Neo)
What is the antidote for anticoagulant rodenticides? -
Correct Answers ✅Vitamin K1 (its given to newborn boys
when they get circumcised to STOP THE BLEEDING).
True or False: Rodent bait boxes can be placed up to BUT NOT
BEYOND 100 feet from a man-made structure? - Correct
Answers ✅False: 50 feet from a man-made structure is the
absolute limit.
