Branch 2 Field Rep (SPCB) – Rodents Latest Update Graded A+

Branch 2 Field Rep (SPCB) – Rodents Latest Update Graded A+ Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method? 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) Deer Mice (they have a WHITE underbelly) This sleek, agile rodent has a tail longer than its body. What rodent is it? Roof Rat This rodent prefers to nest near the ground, under cabinets, in stuffed furniture, and lower stories of buildings. What is it? 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) 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) Roof Rat This is a FUNDAMENTAL aspect of rodent control and MUST be continuous. What is it? 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? 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. 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? 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? False: 50 feet from a man-made structure is the absolute limit. Mice that have found a good harborage and food source usually have a range between how many feet? 6-10 Feet but CAN go as far as 50' from their nest if they need to find better food/safer harborage. Norway rats have an approximate range between what measurement in feet? 100' - 150' (remember they confine themselves mainly to ground level areas...150' is a LONG range for this rat to run...it's HARD for a FATTY to run