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California Field Rep Study Guide.
California Field Rep Study Guide.
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California Field Rep Study Guide_________ cockroaches are commonly found in sanitary (sewers) and storm drains? -
ANS-American
__________ Ants leave piles of sawdust-like wood shavings that contains body parts
instead of dead insect? - ANS-Carpenter
A bed bug can survive without feeding: - ANS-3-4 months
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
A consumer reports having seen Oriental cockroaches. Which of the following sites is
most likely the source of the infestation? - ANS-Water meter enclosures
A German cockroach is known to live up to ______? - ANS-12 Months
A homeowner has complained of large, black flying insects hovering around the outside
of their home. Holes have been discovered that appear to have penetrated several
inches deep into ceiling support beams. Which insects could have caused this? -
ANS-Carpenter Bees
A juvenile tick (nymph) has how many legs? - ANS-6 Legs
A major structural pest in California is the: - ANS-Roof Rat
A pesticide formulation reflects what about the pesticide? - ANS-It reflects how it is
manufactured, how it is to be applied, and what type of application equipment is
required
A pheromone is a? - ANS-Natural or synthetic substance that can mimic an insects
ability to attract a mate, send out alarm signals, or mark food trails
A rat infestation can be identified by which of the following signs? - ANS-Urine stains,
grease marks, and droppings.
, A strong indicator of an active German cockroach infestation includes which of the
following? - ANS-Fecal smearing/ droppings
After a rodent control program has been established, which of the following acts should
be taken to maintain treatment effectiveness? - ANS-Eliminate rodent harborages
Although the exterior of an apartment complex has been treated for flies, the tenants
still complain of seeing many flies in the courtyard. which of the following actions should
be taken? - ANS-Identify the source, and inform the landlords of any conditions
conducive to fly infestation
Although the exterior of an apartment complex has been treated for flies, the tenants
still complain of seeing many flies in the courtyard. which of the following actions should
be taken? - ANS-Identify the source, and inform the landlords of any conditions
conducive to fly infestation
An adult tick has a total of ____ Legs. - ANS-8 legs
An ant with 2 nodes includes the ______ ant. - ANS-Harvester
An example of an external feeder includes the: - ANS-Drugstore beetle
An IGR (insect growth regulator) works in what way? - ANS-By interrupting an insect's
life cycle or reproduction ability.
Ants have how many stages of development? - ANS-4 (complete metamorphosis)
Are pheromones considered a control method? - ANS-No, pheromones are used for
monitoring for pest issues, and are ineffective as a type of control
At what point are health effects or symptoms of acute pesticide exposure evident? -
ANS-Within 24 hours of exposure
At what point are long-term control measures for ants considered complete? -
ANS-Once the habitat has been destroyed
Baits should only be used for which of the following species? - ANS-Pharaoh Ant
Bed bugs are most active during: - ANS-Midnight to dawn
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