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pest control branch 2EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? -
ANSWER in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - ANSWER
warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for
the control of fleas in the lawn area? - ANSWER power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects
from the floor beforehand? - ANSWER cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas?
- ANSWER low pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being
treated for fleas? - ANSWER reduces possibility of re-infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - ANSWER
prevents fleas from reproducing
it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during a
flea inspection in a residence - ANSWER true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control?
- ANSWER pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? - ANSWER
to cause pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANSWER pearly white
what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - ANSWER cat flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - ANSWER black
widow
,what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - ANSWER irregular scaffold
type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a
field representative? - ANSWER damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANSWER fangs
a centipede can be described as having - ANSWER elongated, flattened, with one
pair of legs per body segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing
facility? - ANSWER sanitation
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - ANSWER locate
all breeding sources (see plumbing drains)
the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash
compactor. which fly is it? - ANSWER fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANSWER tiny yellowish
black flies found near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - ANSWER house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - ANSWER window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? -
ANSWER dry out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - ANSWER moth fly
controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact that
they - ANSWER develop in earthworms
what fly is 1/4 inch long and dull with four stripes on it's thorax - ANSWER house
fly
where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found? - ANSWER outside in
organic debris
what insect is highly damaging to paper products? - ANSWER silverfish
in what location should an insecticide dust formulation be used? - ANSWER in wall
voids
furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer's closet. what
recommendation should be made? - 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
, what stored pest is found in bagged and boxed spices in kitchen cabin? - ANSWER
cigarette beetles
control of invader beetles should begin in what location? - ANSWER exterior
carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in where? - ANSWER secure site on animal
fabrics
an example of the external feeder includes the - ANSWER drugstore beetle
what is commonly found in nests of bees and wasps? - ANSWER larder beetle
what procedure is a great preventative tool against carpet beetles? - ANSWER
sanitation
in treating for furniture carpet beetles, and inspector should use what treatment? -
ANSWER a light, fine, wet spray directly to material
what type of treatment for carpet beetles should be used? - ANSWER low pressure
fan spray
an adult tickets has how many legs - ANSWER 8
how should you treat for field crickets - ANSWER bait around exterior
what cricket exclusion method should a homeown use - ANSWER weather
stripping on all windows and entryways
what process underlies the use of pheromones as a monitoring tool - ANSWER the
pheromones only attract members of a specific species
what practice will likely result in insecticide resistant insect populations - ANSWER
repetitive use of the same chemical
what procedure should be recommended to home owners to prevent an insect
infestation of stored products in pantries and kitchens - ANSWER use tight fitting
containers store dried food in freezers and keep storage areas clean
what actions is recommended to eliminate springtails in a residence - ANSWER
find excessive moisture areas in house and dry out
what occasional invader is found in basements, kitchens and attics - ANSWER
springtails
theoretically what is the first step in the pest inspection process - ANSWER
conduct a detailed interview with the customer
what is an example of a stored product pest - ANSWER rice weevil
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