pest control branch 2 Latest Update 2024-2025 360 Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
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a centipede can be described as having - CORRECT ANSWER: elongated, flattened,
with one pair of legs per body segment
a centipede used what to inject poison? - CORRECT ANSWER: fangs
a customer is on a quarterly exterior maintenance program. which pesticide formulation
should be used for an effective barrier treatment - CORRECT ANSWER: wettable
powder
a field representative renews their license every how many years - CORRECT
ANSWER: 3
a major structural pest in California is the - CORRECT ANSWER: roof rat
a paper wasp nest has what characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER: resembles the
shape of an inverted umbrella
a strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes what it - CORRECT
ANSWER: cockroaches in the sink
according to building and safety codes, how far should an extension ladder extend over
the roof line - CORRECT ANSWER: 3 feet
after a rodent control program has been established, what acts should be taken to
maintain treatment effectiveness - CORRECT ANSWER: eliminate harborages
an adult tickets has how many legs - CORRECT ANSWER: 8
an example of the external feeder includes the - CORRECT ANSWER: drugstore beetle
at what point are health effects or symptoms of acute pesticide exposure evident -
CORRECT ANSWER: immediately or within 24 hours
at what point are long term control measures for ants considered complete - CORRECT
ANSWER: once a habitat has been destroyed
bedbugs are most active during - CORRECT ANSWER: midnight to dawn
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bedbugs are successful at hiding during daylight hours due to their - CORRECT
ANSWER: flattened bodies
bedbugs release what kind of odor when disturbed - CORRECT ANSWER: sweet
brown banded roaches prefer to live in what type of environmental setting - CORRECT
ANSWER: warm
carpenter ant colonies can be found where - CORRECT ANSWER: moist wood
carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in where? - CORRECT ANSWER: secure site on
animal fabrics
control of invader beetles should begin in what location? - CORRECT ANSWER:
exterior
controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact that they
- CORRECT ANSWER: develop in earthworms
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWER: tiny
yellowish black flies found near damp, moist areas
during daylight hours, bedbugs can be found in - CORRECT ANSWER: pillow cases,
clothing, bed sheets, upholstery of chairs
during what month every three years does a field rep license expire - CORRECT
ANSWER: June
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - CORRECT ANSWER: pearly white
following a treatment, what measure should be recommended to prevent carpenter ants
reaching a structure - CORRECT ANSWER: trim overhanging tree limbs that are in
contact with the structure
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? -
CORRECT ANSWER: dry out the soil
furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer's closet. what
recommendation should be made? - CORRECT ANSWER: recommend that the
customer dry clean all woolens suspected of being infected and empty the closet and treat all cracks and crevices with a residual insecticide
honey bees, wasps, ants, yellow jackets, and hornets all belong to the order of what -
CORRECT ANSWER: hymenoptera
how can a rat infestation be identified - CORRECT ANSWER: urine stains 2 / 3
how do you identify an imported red fire ant - CORRECT ANSWER: mount in soil
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - CORRECT
ANSWER: prevents fleas from reproducing
how does exposure to dusts, mists, and aerosols commonly occur - CORRECT
ANSWER: inhalation
how far should an applicator hold an aerosol sprayer from the treatment area -
CORRECT ANSWER: 18-24 inches
how long can a bedbug survive without feeding - CORRECT ANSWER: 3-4 months
how long can a cockroach live with water, but without food - CORRECT ANSWER: 1
month
how long is a German roach known to live up to - CORRECT ANSWER: 12 months
how many days between should you wait to check rodent bait stations - CORRECT ANSWER: check at least weekly and rotate after three weeks if there are no signs of acceptance
how many egg capsules can a German roach produce in a lifetime - CORRECT
ANSWER: 4-8
how many hours before sunrise are bees considered inactive - CORRECT ANSWER: 2
hours
how many nodes does a carpenter ant have - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 node
how many segments do bedbugs have on their antennas - CORRECT ANSWER: 4
how many stages of development (life cycles) does an Argentine ant have - CORRECT
ANSWER: all ants have 4 stages of development
how often should a respirator be checked - CORRECT ANSWER: before each use
how should a German roach infestation be inspected for - CORRECT ANSWER: use a
flushing agent containing pyrethrins
how should you treat for field crickets - CORRECT ANSWER: bait around exterior
if wind conditions are causing pesticide drift, what method could be used to treat imported fire ants around the outside foundation of a residence - CORRECT ANSWER: treat mounds using rod method
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