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1
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Roof rats have a head and body that is 6-8 inches long and the tail measures at about 7-10 inches?

a) True
b) False

A

a. True

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Mouse droppings are about how long?

a) 1/2 inch
b) 3/4th to 1 inch
c) 1/16th to 1/8th inch
d) 1/8th to 1/4th inch

A

d) 1/8th to 1/4th inch

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Norway rats prefer to live in attics?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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Roof rats are great climbers?

a) True
b) False

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a. True

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Mice need about 1/10th of an ounce of food per day and need very little water?

a) True
b) False

A

a. True

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Roof rats are strictly vegetarian?

a) True
b) False

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b. False

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Norway rat droppings are about how long?

a) 1/2 inch
b) 3/4th to 1 inch
c) 1/16th to 1/8th inch
d) 1/8th to 1/4th inch

A

b) 3/4th to 1 inch

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A house mouse head & body are about 2-3½ inches long and the tail is about 3-4 inches long?

a) True
b) False

A

a. True

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Roof rat droppings are about how long?

a) 1/2 inch
b) 3/4th to 1 inch
c) 1/16th to 1/8th inch
d) 1/8th to 1/4th inch

A

a) 1/2 inch

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A Norway rat needs about 1/2 ounce of food per day?

a) True
b) False

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b. False

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A house mouse may have 8 litters per year with 4-7 young per litter?

a) True
b) False

A

a. true

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12
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Which of the following rodents is likely to be found in underground burrows?

a) House mouse
b) Roof rat
c) Norway rat
d) All the above

A

c) Norway rat

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Norway rats may have 4-7 litters per year with 4-6 young per litter?

a) True
b) False

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b. False

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Mice are omnivorous and will eat almost anything?

a) True
b) False

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a. True

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Roof rats will have about 6-8 litters per year with 4-8 young per litter?

a) True
b) False

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b. False

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Deer mice, harvest mice and pocket mice may invade homes located near fields?

a) True
b) False

A

a. True

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House mice are very adaptable, need very little space and may never leave the house?

a) True
b) False

A

a. True

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18
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Norway rats prefer to eat which of the following?

a) Fish
b) Meat
c) Grains
d) All the above

A

d) All the above

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19
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Which of the following is most likely to nest in trees and vines?

a) House mouse
b) Roof rat
c) Norway rat
d) All the above

A

b) Roof rat

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20
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Roof rats need about 1/2 to 1 ounce of food and water per day?

a) True
b) False

A

a. True

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What are the ten rodent signs you should see, smell or listen for during a rodent inspection?
_____________________________________

A

droppings, tracks, gnawing damage, burrows, runways, grease marks, urine stains, live or dead rodents, rodent sounds, rodent odors

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22
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When rodent proofing for mice, any opening greater than _____ inch should be filled.

A

1/4th inch

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23
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Steel wool is an excellent material for sealing rodent holes?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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24
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Multiple catch traps work very well for trapping roof rats?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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25
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Mice don’t travel far, so mouse traps should be installed how far apart for a small infestation?

a) 2 feet
b) 6 feet
c) 10 feet
d) 20 feet

A

c) 10 feet

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26
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When rodent proofing for rats, any opening greater than _____ inch should be filled.

A

1/2 inch

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Trees should be cut back at least ______ feet away from the structure.

A

4 feet

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28
Q

Rodents have very poor eye sight and they follow walls or surfaces with their vibrissae?

a) True
b) False

A

a. True

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Expanding foam is easy to use and works great for rodent proofing?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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30
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Glue boards work well for trapping rats in attics?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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31
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Anticoagulant baits will kill rats and mice instantly?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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32
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Strychnine and zinc phosphide are single dose (acute) poisons?

a) True
b) False

A

a. True

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33
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Compound 1080 is highly toxic and commonly used to treat rodent infestations in homes?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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34
Q

The antidote for an anticoagulant is which of the following?

a) Atropine
b) Vitamin K
c) None of the above

A

b) Vitamin K

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35
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Rodent bait stations must be secured in which of the following manners?

a) Chained
b) Staked
c) Attached
d) Glued down
e) All the above

A

e) All the above

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36
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Rodent baits are recommended to be used on the insides of structures to control rodents?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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1/4th inch wire mesh and sheet metal are excellent materials for rodent proofing?

a) True
b) False

A

a. True

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38
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A “doggy” door may allow rodents to enter a structure?

a) True
b) False

A

a. True

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39
Q

The best kind of bait to use on traps is which of the following?

a) Seeds
b) Cotton
c) Meat
d) Peanuts
e) What the rodents are currently eating

A

e) What the rodents are currently eating

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40
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New snap traps are better for trapping rodents than old or used traps?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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House Mice have a head and body that is 7-10 inches long and the tail measures at about 6-8 inches?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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Norway rats have a head and body that is 6-8 inches long and the tail measures at about 7-10 inches?

a) True
b) False

A

b. False

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43
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Norway rats are the largest of commensal rodents?

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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44
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Commensal is defined as “sharing one’s table.” Commensal rodents, which include Norway rats, roof rats and house mice, live off humans and animals without returning anything of worth.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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45
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Roof rats are the largest of commensal rodents?

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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46
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House mice are the largest of commensal rodents?

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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47
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Norway rat’s head and body are 7-10 inches long. Tail is shorter than the head and body @ 6-8 inches.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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48
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Roof rat’s head and body are 7-10 inches long. Tail is shorter than the head and body @ 6-8 inches.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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49
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House mice head and body are 7-10 inches long. Tail is shorter than the head and body @ 6-8 inches.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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50
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Norway rats weigh 7-18 ounces.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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51
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Roof rats weigh 7-18 ounces.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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52
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House Mice weigh 7-18 ounces.

a. True
b. False

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b. False

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53
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Norway rats prefer to live in underground burrows. Indoors, they prefer to nest around the lower floors but will move to the attic when rat populations are high.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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54
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Roof rats prefer to live in underground burrows. Indoors, they prefer to nest around the lower floors but will move to the attic when rat populations are high.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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55
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House mice prefer to live in underground burrows. Indoors, they prefer to nest around the lower floors but will move to the attic when rat populations are high.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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56
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Norway rats can jump over 2 feet high, do a running jump of over 4 feet long and can survive vertical drops of over 50 feet.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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57
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Roof rats can jump over 2 feet high, do a running jump of over 4 feet long and can survive vertical drops of over 50 feet.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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58
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House mice can jump over 2 feet high, do a running jump of over 4 feet long and can survive vertical drops of over 50 feet.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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59
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Norway rats droppings are 3/4 to 1 inch long and capsule-shaped.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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Roof rats droppings are 3/4 to 1 inch long and capsule-shaped.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

61
Q

House mice droppings are 3/4 to 1 inch long and capsule-shaped.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

62
Q

Norway rats may produce 30 to 50 droppings per day.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

63
Q

Roof rats may produce 30 to 50 droppings per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

64
Q

House mice may produce 30 to 50 droppings per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

65
Q

Norway rat females may have 4-7 litters per year with 8-12 young per litter.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

66
Q

Roof rat females may have 4-7 litters per year with 8-12 young per litter.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

67
Q

House mice females may have 4-7 litters per year with 8-12 young per litter.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

68
Q

Average Norway rat lives 5-12 months in the wild.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

69
Q

Average Roof rat lives 5-12 months in the wild.

a. True
b. False

A

b. True

70
Q

Average house mouse lives 5-12 months in the wild.

a. True
b. False

A

b. True

71
Q

Norway rats prefer to eat cereal grains, meats, fish, livestock feed, fresh fruits, and vegetables. May also eat small mammals, birds, and insects.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

72
Q

Roof rats prefer to eat cereal grains, meats, fish, livestock feed, fresh fruits, and vegetables. May also eat small mammals, birds, and insects.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

73
Q

House mice prefer to eat cereal grains, meats, fish, livestock feed, fresh fruits, and vegetables. May also eat small mammals, birds, and insects.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

74
Q

Norway rats require 1 ounce of food per day.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

75
Q

Roof rats require 1 ounce of food per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

76
Q

House mice require 1 ounce of food per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

77
Q

Norway rats need ½ to 1 ounce of water per day.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

78
Q

Roof rats need ½ to 1 ounce of water per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

79
Q

House mice need ½ to 1 ounce of water per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

80
Q

Norway rat may be found in almost every type of structure, sewers, drains and dumps. Common to find them living near streams, lakes, and ponds.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

81
Q

Roof rat may be found in almost every type of structure, sewers, drains and dumps. Common to find them living near streams, lakes, and ponds.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

82
Q

House mice may be found in almost every type of structure, sewers, drains and dumps. Common to find them living near streams, lakes, and ponds.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

83
Q

Roof rats are smaller and sleeker than a Norway rat.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

84
Q

Roof rat head and body are 6-8 inches long. Tail is longer than the head and body @ 7-10 inch.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

85
Q

Norway rat head and body are 6-8 inches long. Tail is longer than the head and body @ 7-10 inch.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

86
Q

House mice head and body are 6-8 inches long. Tail is longer than the head and body @ 7-10 inch.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

87
Q

Roof rats Weigh 5-9 ounces.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

88
Q

Norway rats Weigh 5-9 ounces.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

89
Q

House mice Weigh 5-9 ounces.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

90
Q

Roof rats prefer to live above the ground.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

91
Q

Norway rats prefer to live above the ground.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

92
Q

House mice prefer to live above the ground.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

93
Q

Roof rats are great climbers.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

94
Q

Norway rats are great climbers.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

95
Q

House mice are great climbers.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

96
Q

Roof rat droppings are ½ inch long and spindle-shaped.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

97
Q

Norway rat droppings are ½ inch long and spindle-shaped.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

98
Q

House Mice droppings are ½ inch long and spindle-shaped.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

99
Q

Roof rats produce 30 to 50 droppings per day.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

100
Q

Norway rats produce 30 to 50 droppings per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

101
Q

House mice produce 30 to 50 droppings per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

102
Q

Roof rat females may have 4-6 litters per year with 4-8 young per litter.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

103
Q

Norway rat females may have 4-6 litters per year with 4-8 young per litter.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

104
Q

House mice females may have 4-6 litters per year with 4-8 young per litter.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

105
Q

Roof rats prefer to eat seeds and plant foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables but will eat almost anything.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

106
Q

Roof rats require ½ to 1 ounce of food per day.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

107
Q

Norway rats require ½ to 1 ounce of food per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

108
Q

House mice require ½ to 1 ounce of food per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

109
Q

Roof rats need ½ to 1 ounce of water per day.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

110
Q

Norway rats need ½ to 1 ounce of water per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

111
Q

House mice need ½ to 1 ounce of water per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

112
Q

Roof rat nest may be in trees, clinging vines, fences, inside attics, in ceiling or wall voids. May also be found
in underground burrows, ground floor areas inside buildings and under piles of rubbish.
a. True
b. False

A

a. True

113
Q

House mice resemble small roof rats.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

114
Q

Norway rats resemble small roof rats.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

115
Q

House mouse head and body are 2-3½ inches long. Tail is about same length as the head and body @ 3-4 inch.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

116
Q

Norway rat head and body are 2-3½ inches long. Tail is about same length as the head and body @ 3-4 inch.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

117
Q

Roof rat head and body are 2-3½ inches long. Tail is about same length as the head and body @ 3-4 inch.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

118
Q

House mice weigh 0.4 to 1 ounce.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

119
Q

Norway rats weigh 0.4 to 1 ounce.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

120
Q

Roof rats weigh 0.4 to 1 ounce.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

121
Q

House mice may be confused with deer mice, harvest mice and pocket mice which invade buildings located near fields.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

122
Q

Norway rats may be confused with deer mice, harvest mice and pocket mice which invade buildings located near fields.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

123
Q

Roof rats may be confused with deer mice, harvest mice and pocket mice which invade buildings located near fields.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

124
Q

Because of its small size, adaptability and the fact that it needs small amounts of food and space, the
mouse is capable of surviving in nearly any environment. The house mouse may never leave the house!
a. True
b. False

A

a. True

125
Q

Because of its small size, adaptability and the fact that it needs small amounts of food and space, the
mouse is capable of surviving in nearly any environment. The Norway rat may never leave the house!
a. True
b. False

A

b. False

126
Q

Because of its small size, adaptability and the fact that it needs small amounts of food and space, the
mouse is capable of surviving in nearly any environment. The Roof rat may never leave the house!
a. True
b. False

A

b. False

127
Q

House mice can jump over 1 foot high, do a running jump of over 2 feet long and can survive vertical drops of over 8 feet.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

128
Q

Norway rats can jump over 1 foot high, do a running jump of over 2 feet long and can survive vertical drops of over 8 feet.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

129
Q

Roof rats can jump over 1 foot high, do a running jump of over 2 feet long and can survive vertical drops of over 8 feet.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

130
Q

House mice droppings are about 1/8 to 1/4 inch long, with at least one end or both pointed.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

131
Q

Norway rat droppings are about 1/8 to 1/4 inch long, with at least one end or both pointed.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

132
Q

Roof rat droppings are about 1/8 to 1/4 inch long, with at least one end or both pointed.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

133
Q

House mice may produce 30-100 droppings per day.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

134
Q

Norway rats may produce 30-100 droppings per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

135
Q

Roof rats may produce 30-100 droppings per day.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

136
Q

House mice females may have 8 litters per year with 4-7 young per litter.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

137
Q

Norway rat females may have 8 litters per year with 4-7 young per litter.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

138
Q

Roof rat females may have 8 litters per year with 4-7 young per litter.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

139
Q

Average mouse lives 12 months or less in the wild.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

140
Q

Mice are nibblers, may make 20-30 short visits to various food sites.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

141
Q

Norway rats are nibblers, may make 20-30 short visits to various food sites.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

142
Q

Roof rats are nibblers, may make 20-30 short visits to various food sites.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

143
Q

House mice need about 1/10th of an ounce
of food per day.
a. True
b. False

A

a. True

144
Q

Norway rats need about 1/10th of an ounce
of food per day.
a. True
b. False

A

b. False

145
Q

Roof rats need about 1/10th of an ounce
of food per day.
a. True
b. False

A

b. False

146
Q

House mice will eat almost anything but prefer cereal grains and various seeds. Meats, peanut butter, and various liquids are readily taken.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

147
Q

House mice even eat each other when food is scarce. May capture and eat roaches.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

148
Q

Mice need very little water, but will drink 3-9 milliliters per day if water is freely available.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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