Aboveground disposal: which statement is true regarding proximity to other carcasses?

• A. The carcass must not be placed within 20 feet of another carcass.
• B. The carcass must be within 5 feet of others.
• C. It doesn't matter how close the carcasses are.
• D. There can be multiple carcasses in contact.

Answer: (A)

Spacing aboveground disposal away from other carcasses is about reducing pest attraction and disease risk by giving each carcass its own space. The required rule is to keep at least 20 feet between carcasses, because this distance minimizes scent cues and the chance that scavengers will move from one carcass to another or that decaying material will affect nearby carcasses. If carcasses are placed closer than that, it increases the likelihood of attracting predators and allows potential cross-contamination between carcasses. Statements suggesting it doesn’t matter or that carcasses can touch ignore practical pest-management realities and would undermine safety and disease-prevention goals.