NuisaNce Wildlife coNtrol operator (latest update) real
QuestioNs aNd Verified aNsWers |100% correct 2026 update|
alreadY Graded a +.
A brown bat is capable of capturing ... insects per hour - aNsWer-1,000
..... through rehabilitation is prohibited on a statewide basis. - aNsWer-the release of
skunks, raccoons, foxes, coyotes and groundhogs.
what is a zoonotic/zoonoses? - aNsWer-diseases that people can catch from wildlife.
You don't work for the _________________ you're a private businessperson. - aNsWer-
Pennsylvania Game Commission(PGC)
Define: Agent - aNsWer-A holder of a valid Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Permit or
a Legitimate employee.
Define: Humane Manner - aNsWer-When dispatching an animal, death shall be induced
as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Define: Legitimate Employee - aNsWer-An employee of record, one for which the
employer deducts or pays taxes or other fees required by any local, state of the Federal
government and is listed on the permit.
Define: Application - aNsWer-An application for examination shall be submitted on a
form supplied by the Commission. A non-refundable fee of $25 for each test shall be
submitted with the application for new agents only. An additional $50 shall be submitted
for each permit if the examination is passed.
Define: Application Part 2 - aNsWer-Experience and qualification shall be listed on the
application, if applicable, the business business name shall also be included. Conviction
of a violation of that act within 5 years of the date of application shall preclude the
, issuance of a permit, an agent whose permit lapses for 2 or more years shall apply as a
new applicant.
Records and Reports: - aNsWer-a record of all activities conducted under authority of
the permit can be kept on a form supplied by the Commission according to instructions.
Records shall be kept for 3 years & are the basis of any reports required by the
Commission. Records are available for inspection during normal business hours.
Submit a report by the 10th of each month.
what is territory? - aNsWer-exclusive area that is often vigorously defended for a
certain time. may be inhabited by an individual, a mated pair, or a group of animals.
what is a take? - aNsWer-to harass, pursue, hunt for, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture,
possess or collect any game or wildlife, including shooting at a facsimile of game or
wildlife
what is a stunning? - aNsWer-(aka blow to the head, lethal blow) may be used for two
different purposes: it may be intended to make the animal unconscious so another
killing method or a primary killing method
what is a soffit? - aNsWer-the section of a building underneath the eaves.
what is a shell-cracker? - aNsWer-an explosive cartridge that makes a loud bang that
sounds like an M-80 firecracker to repel birds.
what is a screamer? - aNsWer-an explosive cartridge that makes a long drawn out
whistle to repel birds, can be launched from a handheld pistol or a 12 gauge shotgun,
one of many pyrotechnic or firework-based repellents
what is a repellent? - aNsWer-an object, substance, or technique that repels or drives
an animal away
what is pyrotechnics? - aNsWer-fireworks, term is used loosely to refer to repellents
that use explosive charges like fireworks, most of used in bird control.
QuestioNs aNd Verified aNsWers |100% correct 2026 update|
alreadY Graded a +.
A brown bat is capable of capturing ... insects per hour - aNsWer-1,000
..... through rehabilitation is prohibited on a statewide basis. - aNsWer-the release of
skunks, raccoons, foxes, coyotes and groundhogs.
what is a zoonotic/zoonoses? - aNsWer-diseases that people can catch from wildlife.
You don't work for the _________________ you're a private businessperson. - aNsWer-
Pennsylvania Game Commission(PGC)
Define: Agent - aNsWer-A holder of a valid Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Permit or
a Legitimate employee.
Define: Humane Manner - aNsWer-When dispatching an animal, death shall be induced
as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Define: Legitimate Employee - aNsWer-An employee of record, one for which the
employer deducts or pays taxes or other fees required by any local, state of the Federal
government and is listed on the permit.
Define: Application - aNsWer-An application for examination shall be submitted on a
form supplied by the Commission. A non-refundable fee of $25 for each test shall be
submitted with the application for new agents only. An additional $50 shall be submitted
for each permit if the examination is passed.
Define: Application Part 2 - aNsWer-Experience and qualification shall be listed on the
application, if applicable, the business business name shall also be included. Conviction
of a violation of that act within 5 years of the date of application shall preclude the
, issuance of a permit, an agent whose permit lapses for 2 or more years shall apply as a
new applicant.
Records and Reports: - aNsWer-a record of all activities conducted under authority of
the permit can be kept on a form supplied by the Commission according to instructions.
Records shall be kept for 3 years & are the basis of any reports required by the
Commission. Records are available for inspection during normal business hours.
Submit a report by the 10th of each month.
what is territory? - aNsWer-exclusive area that is often vigorously defended for a
certain time. may be inhabited by an individual, a mated pair, or a group of animals.
what is a take? - aNsWer-to harass, pursue, hunt for, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture,
possess or collect any game or wildlife, including shooting at a facsimile of game or
wildlife
what is a stunning? - aNsWer-(aka blow to the head, lethal blow) may be used for two
different purposes: it may be intended to make the animal unconscious so another
killing method or a primary killing method
what is a soffit? - aNsWer-the section of a building underneath the eaves.
what is a shell-cracker? - aNsWer-an explosive cartridge that makes a loud bang that
sounds like an M-80 firecracker to repel birds.
what is a screamer? - aNsWer-an explosive cartridge that makes a long drawn out
whistle to repel birds, can be launched from a handheld pistol or a 12 gauge shotgun,
one of many pyrotechnic or firework-based repellents
what is a repellent? - aNsWer-an object, substance, or technique that repels or drives
an animal away
what is pyrotechnics? - aNsWer-fireworks, term is used loosely to refer to repellents
that use explosive charges like fireworks, most of used in bird control.
