Pest Control Branch 2 Latest Update Graded A+
Question : in what location in the interior of a residence
would flea larvae most likely be found?
CORRECT ANSWER : in the carpet
Question : which weather conditions is highly conducive to
flea development?
CORRECT ANSWER : warm and humid
Question : which residual insecticide application methods
provides the quickest knockdown for the control of fleas in the lawn area?
CORRECT ANSWER : power spray
Question : preparing a house for chemical treatment of what
pest involves removing objects from the floor beforehand?
CORRECT ANSWER : cat fleas
Question : which application procedure is highly effective for
treating an interior carpet for fleas?
CORRECT ANSWER : low pressure spray fan
Question : why would it be useful to treat the family dog at
the same time the residence is being treated for fleas?
CORRECT ANSWER : reduces possibility of re-infestation
Question : how does an insect-growth regulator (igr)
treatment affect fleas?
CORRECT ANSWER : prevents fleas from reproducing
Question : it is necessary to find out from the home owner
where the pets bedding is during a flea inspection in a residence
CORRECT ANSWER : true
Question : in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides
ineffective and hardest to control?
CORRECT ANSWER : pupae
Question : why should you have the home owner vacuum
after treatment for fleas?
CORRECT ANSWER : to cause pupa to turn into adults
Question : flea eggs can be recognized by what color?
CORRECT ANSWER : pearly white
Question : what flea is the most common pest in and around
U.S. homes?
CORRECT ANSWER : cat flea
Question : what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly
arranged webs?
CORRECT ANSWER : black widow
Question : what are the characteristics of a black widow
spider?
CORRECT ANSWER : irregular scaffold type
Question : should a house centipede be found in a home, what
area should be inspected by a field representative?
CORRECT ANSWER : damp areas indoors
Question : a centipede used what to inject poison?
CORRECT ANSWER: fangs
Question : a centipede can be described as having
CORRECT ANSWER : elongated, flattened, with one pair of
legs per body segment
Question : what long term method is reccom for controlling
house flies in a food processing facility?
CORRECT ANSWER: sanitation
Question : what action should be taken first to control fruit or
vinegar flies?
CORRECT ANSWER : locate all breeding sources (see
plumbing drains)