Ontario Pesticide Exam: Rats and mice

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1. How should dead rodents be disposed of?

   1. Left outside for scavengers
   2. Double-bagged in plastic, wearing gloves
   3. Buried in the client's garden
   4. Flushed down the nearest toilet in small batches

2. Why bait traps for a few days without setting them?

   1. So the bait loses its strong smell
   2. So rodents get used to taking the bait
   3. So the trap spring can loosen and settle
   4. So pets learn to avoid the trap area

3. How should an uncovered snap trap be placed along a wall?

   1. In the middle of the room, away from walls
   2. At a right angle, bait end toward the wall
   3. Upside down, so rodents cannot see the bait
   4. Parallel to the wall, bait end away from it

4. About how small a gap can a mouse squeeze through?

   1. About the size of a dinner plate
   2. About the size of a dime
   3. About the size of a toonie stack
   4. About the size of a fist

5. Which material is recommended to stuff around pipes before caulking to keep rodents out?

   1. Steel wool
   2. Plastic wrap
   3. Paper towels
   4. Foam insulation

6. How should dry mouse droppings be cleaned up?

   1. Vacuum them with a household vacuum and empty it outdoors
   2. Sweep them up quickly with a dry broom
   3. Blow them outside with a leaf blower
   4. Wet them with bleach solution, then wipe them up

7. Which rodent is the most common carrier of hantavirus?

   1. The roof rat
   2. The deer mouse
   3. The Norway rat
   4. The house mouse

8. What does Health Canada say about relying only on rodenticides?

   1. Rodent-proofing and sanitation are also needed
   2. Rodenticides alone give permanent control
   3. Rodenticides should be used before inspecting
   4. Traps should never be used with baits

9. How do anticoagulant rodenticides work?

   1. They stop the blood from clotting
   2. They block the rodent's sense of smell
   3. They make the rodent sleep for days
   4. They dry out the rodent's skin

10. Where must poisoned bait go if children or pets could reach the area?

    1. Scattered loose along the walls
    2. In a tamper-proof bait station
    3. Mixed into pet food to hide it
    4. In an open dish behind the fridge

11. Which is a sign of a rodent infestation?

    1. Mud tubes on foundations
    2. Fine webbing on windows
    3. Sawdust under wooden steps
    4. Gnaw marks and droppings

12. Who may apply commercial-class rodenticides such as loose pre-mixed bait?

    1. Certified professionals
    2. Any adult homeowner
    3. Any building superintendent
    4. Any landlord with tenant consent

13. How do Norway rats and roof rats differ?

    1. Norway rats climb and nest high; roof rats burrow at ground level
    2. Norway rats live only outdoors; roof rats live only indoors
    3. Norway rats are smaller than any species of mouse
    4. Norway rats burrow at ground level; roof rats climb and nest high

14. How high should woodpiles be raised to discourage rodents?

    1. Directly on the soil
    2. About 30 cm off the ground
    3. About 5 cm off the ground
    4. About 2 m off the ground