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California Field Rep Study GuideScorpions are capable of surviving a total of _____ without food and water. - ANS-Up to
1 year
What is the most problematic invertebrate pest in North America? - ANS-Imported Fire
Ant
Which of the following pests is 1/2 inch long, has numerous dark patches, mottled grey
appearance and are found in bakeries? - ANS-The firebrat
An ant with 2 nodes includes the ______ ant. - ANS-Harvester
Baits should only be used for which of the following species? - ANS-Pharaoh Ant
If wind conditions are causing pesticide drift, which of the following methods could be
used to treat imported fire ants around the outside foundations of a residence? -
ANS-Treat mounds using the rod method
During which of the following times of the day should a yellow jacket infestation be
treated? - ANS-Dusk to Dawn - this is appropriate for most stinging insects.
A consumer is complaining of a continuing infestation of paper wasps under the eves of
the home. Which of the following treatments will effectively control the paper wasp
colony? - ANS-Chemically treat the paper wasp, then remove it after the wasp are dead
To treat for a carpenter bee infestation you should inject dust inside the wood hole and
plug the hole. - ANS-True
How many hours before sunrise are bees considered inactive? - ANS-2 hours
Which of the following rodents is most likely to infest homes or businesses? - ANS-Roof
Rats
The _______ has a capsule shaped fecal matter 3/4 to 1 inch in length? - ANS-Norway
Rat
Which of the following sizes of fecal dropping indicates a roof rat infestation? - ANS-½
inch dropping, with a tapered end
, The roof rat can be identified by which particular characteristic? - ANS-Tail is longer
than its body
A major structural pest in California is the: - ANS-Roof Rat
Casemaking clothes moths consume: - ANS-Hair, wool, leather, they like keratin
Which of the following conditions would be conductive to carpenter ants nest near a
residence? - ANS-Dead tree trunks/stump or wood pile near home
Following a treatment, what measure should be recommended to prevent carpenter
ants reaching a structure? - ANS-Trim overhanging tree limbs that are in contact with
the structure
At what point are long-term control measures for ants considered complete? -
ANS-Once the habitat has been destroyed
What information can be gained from the use of glue boards/traps as part of an ongoing
treatment maintenance program for German roaches? - ANS-Monitor evidence of
population reduction
Which of the following treatment methods should be recommended to control German
roaches? - ANS-Increased sanitation, residual insecticides, and insect growth regulators
An example of an external feeder includes the: - ANS-Drugstore beetle
Which of the following have the ability to digest Keratin? - ANS-Clothes Moths and
Carpet Beetles
An adult tick has a total of ____ Legs. - ANS-8 legs
A juvenile tick (nymph) has how many legs? - ANS-6 Legs
Which of the following stored-product pests is an internal feeder? - ANS-Rice Weevil
Which of the following stored-product pests feed inside kernel of corn? - ANS-Granary
Weevil
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