Which action is a deterrence strategy commonly used in wildlife hazard management?

• A. Habitat modification.
• B. Deployment of deterrents such as wildlife repellents and deterrent devices.
• C. Eliminating all vegetation around the airfield.
• D. Removing all monitoring for wildlife.

Answer: (B)

Deterrence centers on changing wildlife behavior to keep animals away from runways and other critical areas. Deploying deterrents such as wildlife repellents and deterrent devices provides immediate, actionable signals that make the area less attractive or more challenging for wildlife, encouraging them to stay clear. These tools are typically non-lethal, adjustable, and can be used repeatedly, which helps prevent animals from becoming habituated to the area and reduces the chance of wildlife-related hazards during operations.

Other approaches exist, but they’re not as direct a deterrence method. Modifying habitat can reduce attraction, but it’s often slower to implement and may have ecological downsides. Trying to eliminate all vegetation around the airfield is impractical and could negatively affect the environment and operations. Removing monitoring would remove crucial feedback needed to adapt strategies to current wildlife activity and hazards.