Part 17 (Chapter 18-19) Introduction to Urban and Industrial Integrated Pest Management

The three principal pest birds that the pest management professional will be most likely to encounter are the [a], [b], and [c].

In general, there are three broad types of bird repellents: [a], [b], and [c].

The three species of bats most frequently encountered by pest management professionals are the [a], [b], and [c].

Naphthalene flakes have been used to [a] birds from buildings, but it must be applied in relatively [b] amounts to be effective.

The two animal groups most commonly associated with rabies cases in the US are [a] and [b].

Any of the wild vertebrates that interact with people in and around urban areas, other than the commensal rodents and bird pests, are categorized as [a].

Because of hantavirus and Lyme disease, both the [a] mouse and the [b] mouse have increased in their significance in urban areas.

The professional should always check with the federal, state and local [a] before starting any urban wildlife control effort.

The regular removal of all [a] can significantly reduce a sparrow population over time. To be most effective, they should be destroyed at [b] day intervals.

[a] is a respiratory disease in humans caused by inhaling spores from the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. This disease is not spread directly by [b].

Avitrol is a bait commonly used in bird management programs. This bait

a.)produces distress symptoms in affected birds, which frightens the flock

b.)may be blended at various ratios depending on the mortality level desired

c.)produces secondary poisoning

d.)will never kill birds

The following are federally protected by law in the US

a.)Mississippi kites

b.)common pigeons

c.)house sparrows

d.)European starling

Tips for excluding birds from buildings include the following

a.)broken windows should be sealed

b.)signs should be placed flat against a building to prevent roosting

c.)building ventilators should be netted

d.)vines should be removed from walls

Woodrats

a.)are about the same size as Norway rats

b.)readily attacks wires

c.)are very social animals

d.)construct large stick nests in some species

The European starling

a.)is native to the United States

b.)prefers to roost in groups and utilizes buildings that offer protection from bad weather

c.)is not considered a pest in urban areas

d.)may become a serious pest in feedlots, consuming large amounts of animal feed

Pocket gophers

a.)are repelled by "repellent" plants like Euphorbia lathyris

b.)are named for their fur-lined pouches outside of their mouths

c.)have small ears, eyes and lips

d.)are social animals

Bats

a.)may be infected with rabies, but the infected percentage is low

b.)are blind

c.)are the only mammals capable of flight

d.)often attack people and get tangled in their hair

Venomous snakes can be recognized by their

a.)narrow heads

b.)prominent pits between eye and nostril

c.)lack of pits between eye and nostril

d.)prominent triangular head

Toxicants are registered for the control of

a.)shrews

b.)pocket gophers

c.)feral cats

d.)snakes

Animals that may occasionally enter buildings, but do not become established or reproduce indoors include

a.)shrews

b.)voles

c.)house mice

d.)rats

Exclusion is the only method that will rid a building of bats permanently. What is the best time of year to bat-proof a building? Why?

It is important to first inspect and evaluate a bat infestation. List five (5) things that a professional should determine

List three (3) disadvantages associated with the use of chemical repellents in bird management programs.

Birds are known to carry a number of ectoparasites. Eight (8) of the more common ectoparasites associated with pigeons and other birds are listed in the text. Please list all eight.