Definition 1 of 96
Pesticide that is soluble in an organic solvent but not in water; when combined with water a
milky emulsion is formed and must be kept agitated; non-abrasive, but can deteriorate rubber
and hoses; may damage surfaces; easily absorbed through skin
Flowable (f)
Ultra-low Volume (ulv)
Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
Wettable Powders (wp)
Definition 2 of 96
Subdivision of order, made up of related species.
Oriental Cockroach
Individuals
Periods
Families
Definition 3 of 96
Personal Protective Equipment, keeps pesticides from getting on skin/mouth/eyes/lungs.
IPM
REI
PPE
SDS
,Definition 4 of 96
IT IS THE LAW. includes all written, printed, or graphic material accompanying the pesticide.
Must have label in possession when using a product.
Diagram
Label
Package
Value
Definition 5 of 96
Changes in shape, form, and size. Can be broken into 3 types - simple, gradual, or complete.
Exclusion
Metamorphosis
Evaluation
Alteration
Definition 6 of 96
A defining characteristic of the arthropod group, new ones are formed and old ones are shed
or "molted" as the arthropod grows.
Metamorphosis
Hydrostatic Skeleton
Exoskeleton
Exclusion
,Definition 7 of 96
Step in the pest control sequence - Includes asking customers questions and examining the
building thoroughly. Look for harborage areas, conducive conditions (moisture, heat, etc),
food/water sources, means of entry, and evidence of infestations (damage, droppings, etc)
Evaluation
Auscultation
Palpation
Inspection
Definition 8 of 96
Division of classes (e.g. insecta) to identify distinct groups that look much alike (e.g. beetles are
an order within the insecta class).
SDS
Order
REI
Mud Dauber
Definition 9 of 96
Produce large radiant webs often outside windows or doors; create by treating webs with non
repellants and other typical spider protocols like removing conditions conducive to nesting.
Jumping Spider
Wolf Spider
Harvester Ant
Orb Weavers
, Definition 10 of 96
Most effective with small numbers of rodents; also can be utilized when rodenticide programs
have been unsuccessful
Water Stains
Roof Rat
Rodent Traps
Rodent Habits
Definition 11 of 96
Us heat to vaporize oil-based insecticide formulations, operating similarly to cold foggers but
with smaller droplet size.
Cold Foggers
Widow Spiders
Thermal Foggers
Dusters
Definition 12 of 96
Process by which a chemical is reduced to simpler compounds by microorganisms, water, air,
sunlight, or other agents.
Degradation
Reduction
Penetration
Retribution
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