Application Flashcards
The comparative hazard of a pesticide is indicated by its specific precautionary signal word which is found on the label (T/F)
True
Category I pesticides must be labeled with signal word “Danger”( T/F)
True
The signal word for Category 2 is “Caution” (T/F)
False
The warning “Caution” should be on all pesticide labels (T/F)
False
Category II pesticides must be labeled with the signal word “Warning” (T/F)
True
Category III pesticides must be labeled with the signal word “Caution” (T/F)
True
Which part of the pesticide label gives you an indication of the toxicity of the pesticide?
The Signal Word
The precautionary signal words found on the pesticide label in order of increased hazard are
Caution, Warning, Danger
A skull & crossbones on a label indicates
a. Highly toxic vapors
b. Deadly if taken orally
c. Injury if spilled on skin
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which signal word indicates the least hazardous pesticide?
Caution
The signal word “Danger” indicates
The most hazardous pesticide
Which minimal level signal word and warning statement must be on a pesticide label?
The signal word “Caution” and “Keep out of reach of Children”
A complete copy of the label must be on hand at both the mix and load site (T/F)
True
An applicator must always read the label on the pesticides he/she uses (T/F)
True
Dispose of containers as the label directs (T/F)
True
The correct procedure for disposal of chemicals is to triple rinse the container and throw it into the company’s commercial trash collection (T/F)
False
On the label the “directions for use” are the restrictions of application and target pest control (T/F)
True
On the label the “Precautionary Statement” are the potential hazards to humans, domestic pets and the environment (T/F)
True
If a pesticide label states that the product contains two pounds per gallon active ingredient the amount of active ingredient in each quart is ½ pound (T/F)
True
For information on disposing of pesticide contains you should call the local health department (T/F)
False
The part of the label which stated the hazards to humans and domestic pets is “formulation” (T/F)
False
When mixing chemical on site you should fill your tank with ¼ water (T/F)
False
Instructions for pesticide disposal can be found on the label (T/F)
True
All pesticide specimen labels must contain the statement “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN” (T/F)
True
Any empty pesticide containers can be disposed in a public trash collection if the containers are enclosed in plastic bags (T/F)
False
The location on a pesticide label where you will find information for treating target pest(s) is the Statement of Practical Treatment. (The correct answer is Directions for Use) (T/F)
False
Where pesticide notification is required under section 8538 of the Business and Professions code, and the premises on which the work is to be performed is a multiple family dwelling consisting more than 4 units, the owner/owner’s agent shall receive notification and other notices shall be posted in heavily frequented or highly visible areas (T/F)
False
Regulations pertaining to pest control and pesticide use in California are part of:
The California Code of Regulations
What does a “statement of practical treatment” on a pesticide label tell you?
First aid instructions
Applications equipment or service containers containing pesticides must be labeled with:
Name of pesticide, name and address of the person or company responsible for the container and the statement KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
All pesticide labels must include:
a. Directions for use
b. Precautionary statement
c. Disposal instructions
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
All pesticide labels must include:
a. Keep away from children
b. Store in the locked secured area
c. Store in a cool – dry place
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
If the label is not complete due to the package size you should get from the manufacture a
Supplemental label
Which statement must be on all pesticide labels?
Keep out of reach of children
If a soil area 90 feet long and 60 feet wide is treated with a power sprayer using a dosage of one gallon per square yard of surface the total amount of solution would be
600 gallons
A pesticide must always be locked in compartment or maintained by a licensee unless it is properly labeled and clearly marked as poison (T/F)
False
A copy of the registered label for all pesticides being used or carried, which specifies the manner in which the pesticide is to be used shall be
Available at the job site
All application equipment and service containers must be labeled with the toxic signal word which appears on the original pesticide container (T/F)
True
Triple rinsing a pesticide container must be done by rinsing water in the concentrated container at least three times. (T/F)
True
When treating a multiple family structures consisting of 5 units or more where treatment was performed to the exterior only, would require that a chemical disclosure notice be provided in which of the following means:
The notice must be given to the designated agent or owner of the property and left in a conspicuous location on the property
Whenever an applicator a pesticide within, around or to any structure, he shall leave in a conspicuous location a written notice identifying:
The common, generic or chemical name of each pesticide applied
Chronic exposure means several exposures over a period of time (T/F)
True
An applicator may be harmfully exposed to a pesticide bye experiencing a single, acute exposure (T/F)
True
When combining two or more pesticides the level of toxicity may increase (T/F)
True
Pesticides are toxic because they must be able to kill the target pest (T/F)
True
Understanding the different modes of action helps to select the proper chemical and help predict which pesticide will work the best (T/F)
True
“Mode of Action” means:
The way in which the pesticide affects the target pest
Sneezing irritation of the nose and throat, nasal stuffiness, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pains, are signs of:
Inhalation (lungs) exposure to pesticides
The toxicity of a pesticide is:
Its capacity to cause injury
The LD50 of pesticide tells you:
The toxicity of the pesticide
An applicator may be harmfully exposed to pesticide by experiencing:
a. Accumulated chronic exposures
b. A single acute exposure
c. Several exposures over time
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The LD50 of a pesticide is an indication of
How much active ingredient it takes to kill at least 50% of the laboratory animals treated
The best method to ensure the proper dosage recommended for mixing and applying a
pesticide would be to
Read the label each time the pesticide is used
If poison is spilled on skin, immediately apply an ointment such as petroleum. (tricky) (T/F)
False
If a chemical gets into your eyes you should keep them closed and call for immediate (T/F)
False
A mask or respirator will not protect you from all hazards (T/F)
True
Poison can be absorbed into the body if swallowed (T/F)
True
To avoid skin exposure to chemicals, you should wash your hands with soap and water (T/F)
True
Absorption through the skin is the cause of more than 80% of pesticide poisoning (T/F)
True
Mixing organophosphates can make compounds with much higher toxicity to man (T/F)
False
Applicator must be concerned with electrical sparks when applying space spray (T/F)
True
Pilot lights should be turned off before spraying kitchen cupboards (T/F)
False
If you are exposed to a chemical you should immediate inform someone, and then go to Fresh air (T/F)
False
Spills and leaks are a normal part of application (T/F)
False
It is illegal to leave a pesticide spill until after the job is completed (T/F)
True
If a minor spill of pesticide concentrate (less than a gallon) should happen at a
customer’s property, the appropriate action to be taken is to soak up the material with an
absorbent material and throw it away in the nearest trash can (T/F)
False
Drift beyond a treatment site may result in the exposure of non-target pest species (T/F)
True
Pesticide containers must be triple rinsed before they can disposed of in an appropriate
dumpsite. (T/F)
True
Pesticides may be absorbed into the body by skin or eye contact(T/F)
True
Most pesticide accidents can be avoided simply by following the pesticide label and
obeying the laws and regulations of pesticide use(T/F)
True
An applicator should never hose down a pesticide spill into the gutter(T/F)
True
Pesticides are absorbed through the body by:
a. Breathing in dust vapors
b. Skin/eyes
c. Swallowing
d. All the above
d. All of the above
It is acceptable to leave residence after a spill on a driveway if:
a. Residents are notified
b. Area is properly posted
c. Area is roped off with yellow caution tape
d. None of the above
d. None of the above
A misapplication of a pesticide can:
a. Expose you to a lawsuit
b. Damage the environment
c. Inconvenience a neighbor
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
If a fire occurs while applying pesticides:
a. Call the fire department
b. Get any people out of the area
c. Evacuate and isolate the area around and downwind of the fire
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
If pesticides got into your eyes, you should always:
Flush eyes with clean water for 15 minutes holding the eye lid open
Which of the following is the main reason for accurately measuring pesticides being put into
your spray tank?
To avoid illegal over-application
First aid for pesticide on the skin includes:
Removing contaminated clothing and washing skin with soap and water
When someone swallows a pesticide, you should:
Get immediate medical care for the victim
If you become ill through contact with a pesticide while working, which of the following
procedures should be taken?
Go to a source of fresh air then notify your supervisor or fellow worker
When encountering a pesticide leak or spill during the course of an application, the applicator
should treat the incident as:
An immediate response which an action is required
Prior to applying a pesticide, an applicator should evaluate the equipment and condition
at the site to be treated and surrounding area of determine the likelihood of a reasonable
possibility of non-target pests or areas involved in the application process (T/F)
True
The name, address and telephone number of a facility able to provide emergency
medical care must be posted in a prominent place in your service vehicle. “Usually near the
rear window behind the driver’s seat”
True
Anyone who will be using respirators must be given training on the proper fitting of
respirators by their employer
True
Your employer must supply you with coveralls that include the signal word “Danger” or
“Warning”
True
The employer must provide prior arrangements with a medical care facility if someone
gets sick
False
Who is responsible for providing personal protective equipment to pesticide handlers?
The employer of the pesticide handler
The state requires that a report for each pest control operation other than fumigation, in which
a pesticide is used, shall contain the following information
a. Date of treatment
b. Name of the owner or his or her agent, address of the property treated
c. Description of area treated, target pest(s), pesticide and amount used
d. Identity of person or persons who applied the pesticide
e. All of the above
e. All of the above
The name, address and phone number of a medical care facility must be:
a. Posted in the employer’s office
b. Posted in the service vehicle
c. Memorized by the applicator
d. Both A and B
d. Both A and B
Rubber gloves are required when mixing, loading, or moving chemicals unless the label
states otherwise
True
Respirators do not generate oxygen
True
Respirator cartridges are no longer good if they are over 5 years old
True
Gloves and rubber boots should be washed with soap and water prior to removal
False
When mixing chemical you should wear rubber gloves with cotton lining (T/F)
False
Gloves and rubber boots should be washed with soap at least every 72 hours (T/F)
False
After removing the filters and cartridges from a respirator, you should wash it with a wet
rag to wipe down all contaminated surfaces and store in a clean place (T/F)
True
A respirator should be used when exposed to high concentrations of pesticide in
enclosed areas (T/F)
True
Unlined rubber gloves can be re-used for mixing wet chemicals (T/F)
True
The most practical method for an applicator to avoid possible skin contamination to
pesticides is to wear rubber gloves while servicing and transferring pesticides. (T/F)
True
Proper respirator equipment should always be worn when mixing concentrates.
(Only when required by the label) (T/F)
False
The primary disadvantage of leather or fabric gloves, when handling pesticides,
is that they can get easily stained (T/F)
False
The most important precaution in the use of hand sprayer equipment is to be
sure that coveralls are worn when mixing concentrates. (Only when required by the label) (T/F)
False
You should wear a respirator when
You are exposed to highly toxic pesticides
You should wear a respirator when
Applying dust as a space treatment
Protective pesticide application eyewear includes
Safety glasses with brow and side shields
Cartridge respirators worn for safety when applying pesticide is providing which of the
following functions:
Filtering out pesticide dust, droplet particles and vapors
Protective eyewear is required to be worn when applying a pesticide in which of the
following circumstances
When the label requires it or for mixing and loading
Any applicator required to wear respirator shall complete which of the following before
any applicators can be made?
Training, fit testing and medical evaluation
The plunger rod, siphon tube, check valve and air pump handle are all part of a
hand sprayer (T/F)
True
The most important aspect of a compressed air tank pressure treatment is
making sure you have correct tip (T/F)
False
Service containers must have the toxic signal word from the original pesticide
label (T/F)
True
In order to mix proper strength spray in less than full tanks lots, the service
technician must know the flow rate of the tank discharge hose (T/F)
False
A getz duster is used to apply small amounts of insecticide into cracks (T/F)
True
An electric rotary duster is used for large areas (T/F)
True
A leaking nozzle can be fixed by cleaning the seal gasket (T/F)
False
When doing maintenance on a power sprayer which has not been rinsed out, you
should wear proper protective attire such as rubber gloves (T/F)
True
For applying large amount of dust into the attic space the most appropriate tool
is a bulb duster (T/F)
False
The check valve keeps liquids from entering the pump in a compressed air
sprayer (T/F)
True
ULV (ultra-low volume) application devices are used to apply large amounts of
low concentration solutions (T/F)
True
The most important precaution in the use of hand sprayer equipment is to be
sure that the container is kept in motion to prevent settling of concentrates (T/F)
True
The device installed on a power rig to control the pressure of the liquid going to
the nozzle is the pressure regulator valve (T/F)
True
The part of the compressed air sprayer that keeps liquid from entering the pump
is the plunger cup (T/F)
False
Increasing the pump pressure above the rated nozzle tip pressure will decrease
the solution volume discharge rate (T/F)
False
A “bellows” or “bulb” type duster is used to apply small amounts of dust into small
confined areas (T/F)
True
Increasing nozzle orifice size will produce smaller and more uniform droplets
False
Increasing the pump pressure will
Increase the probability of drift
A Getz duster is used to apply
Small amounts of insecticide into cracks and crevices
Dust application devices include
a. Scoops
b. Brushes
c. Bellow duster
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
For which of the following applications would an ultra-low volume (ULV) generator be
recommended
Space treatment in a warehouse
The hose of an air compressed hand sprayer should be checked for
a. Cracks
b. Cuts
c. Worn areas
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The pump unit assembly of hand-held compressed sprayer consists of the:
a. Handle tank cap and gasket
b. Pump and pump cylinder
c. The check valve
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The purposed of the filter screens and strainers are to:
Protect pumps and prevent clogged nozzles
A sight gauge is required on pesticide tanks that are:
50 gallons or larger
If the pressure of your sprayer drops off, this could be an indication the
Pump is worn
The proper procedure for triple rinsing a pesticide container involves:
Partially filling the pesticide container, replacing the lid, shaking the container, emptying
the contents into the spray tank and then repeating the process two more times
What type of pesticide duster would be used for applying large amounts of dust in an
attic space?
Rotary duster
An air gap device creates
A gap between the filling hose and the liquid in the spray tank that prevents backflow of
pesticide liquids in the water source
Liquid pesticides can be applied with:
a. Hand-held compressed air sprayers
b. Backpack sprayers
c. Motorized spray units
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
A leaking nozzle on a hand-held compressed air sprayer can be fixed by changing the:
Nozzle shut off valve
On a compressed air sprayer, the check valve keeps air from entering the supply
tube which allows only liquid pesticide to be released from the wand (T/F)
False
The pump unit assembly of a hand-held compressed air sprayer consists of which of the
following components:
A handle, tank cap, gasket, pump rod, plunger cap, and check valve
Spot treatment may not be applied to a baseboard near the door of a restaurant
kitchen (T/F)
False
Oil based fogging may NOT be done with the pilot lights on (T/F)
True
After trench application for subterranean termites is completed you should put
clean untreated soil back into entire trench (not just at the crawl spaces) (T/F)
True
An applicator should implement a consistent spray pattern when spraying with a
pesticide (T/F)
True
Pesticide exposed to sunlight may have its pest eliminating abilities altered or
even hindered (T/F)
True
Pesticides may leave unpleasant stains on certain types of surfaces (T/F)
True
After treating a sub area for subterranean termites by trenching and treating, the
applicator does not need to fill the trench with clean soil if the areas are difficult to access
False
Crack and crevice treatment is described as
Low pressure, fine pin stream
Which type of pesticide formulation is best for treating an infestation of carpenter bees
Dust
Depending on the type of surface being treated a pesticide may
Be rendered ineffective
If treating for German Cockroaches in a cupboard where the owner forgot to remove the
dishes you should NOT
Apply chemical using crack and crevice treatment being very careful
Before treating a home by fogging you should remove
a. Bedding
b. Clothing
c. Fish
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Factors that affect the ability of a pesticide to work would be:
a. Mixing one pesticide with another
b. Exposure to sunlight
c. Exposure to rain
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Spot treatment involves:
Applying pesticides in small localized areas where pests gather
Never transport chemical in the same compartment with people
True
When transporting pesticides in a vehicle:
Secure containers in the cargo area and never allow anyone to ride in this part of the
truck
Pesticides must be transported with special care in order to:
a. Prevent spills
b. Prevent accidents
c. Not damage the environment
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
To secure chemical when transporting it is recommended to use:
a. Sand bags
b. Straps
c. Blocks
d. All the above
d. All the above
A pesticide does not need to be locked if:
a. The label clearly stated poison on it
b. It cannot be reached by children
c. It is in the cab of the truck
d. None of the above
d. None of the above
Which of the following should be contacted for information regarding local requirements
for disposal of pesticide containers?
The county agricultural admissions office
After using an absorbent material such as kitty litter to clean up a pesticide spill, the
material can be disposed of by:
Putting it in a container marked as hazardous waste for later disposal
Inorganic pesticides are derived from the earth such as minerals, metals, and
sand. A pesticide which is inorganic is ortho boric acid (Inorganic because they don’t contain
any living natural source) (T/F)
True
14 oz = 1 lb.(T/F)
False
Which of the following is considered an insecticide?
Premise 75
All wettable powder formulations end with which of the following abbreviations
WP
When using a pesticide, the most dangerous time is when
Mixing and pouring the chemical into the tank
Which formulation offers the greatest possibility of dermal (skin) absorption?
Oil-soluble formulations
When measuring products one cup equals:
8 ounces
Which of the following chemicals is least toxic to humans?
Multihion
general use pesticide is a product that anyone can purchase and use
True
Methyl Chloride is an insecticide that most applicators would use.
False
A vertebrate pest belongs to the group of animals that have an internal skeleton
and segmented spine, such as fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals
True
Granular formulations should be utilized to treat carpenter bee nests
False
A rodenticide is a pesticide used for the control of rats, mice, gophers, squirrels,
and other rodents
True
After treating a subarea for subterranean termites by trenching and treating, the
applicator must post a sign outside of the access opening warning about the health effects of
False
Algaecides are not to be used by structural pest workers
True
Upon discovering a carpenter and entrance hole, the best treatment would be to:
Apply dust to entrance holes and drill holes into galleries and apply more dust
A sign that carpenter ants have infested would be:
a. Ant borings in the basement
b. Ant borings in dark closet
c. Ant borings under a porch
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
When referring to a Branch 3 inspection report for the treatment of carpenter bees, one
should look:
Under the findings and recommendations
When treating for carpenter bees, an applicator would find the recommendation
for treatment in the pesticide disclosure area of the inspection report
False
Which of the following methods would be considered a first course of action in an
integrated pest management type of service?
Inspection and pesticide management
If a potential customer were to ask for a non-chemical type of treatment due to severe
allergies, which of the following options should be taken?
Offer an integrated pest management program
Which of the following methods would be a proper integrated pest management control
technique for controlling and infestation of termites?
Installing a monitor and baiting program with regular inspection
When considering an integrated pest management program which of the following
should be determined first before making any treatment with a pesticide
The safety human health, the environment and non-target pests
When considering the use of “least toxic” pesticide for control in an integrated pest
management program, which of the following pesticides would be used
Insect growth regulators
An insect that goes through a complete Metamorphosis life cycle, will look like an
adult when it hatches from the egg
False
The three things which deteriorate a pesticides ability to work are:
Heat, ultraviolet light, and water
A good reason to use an IGR during a cockroach treatment is because:
a. It inhibits a cockroach’s ability to move on to the next stage of their life cycle
b. It inhibits a cockroach’s ability to reproduce
c. It makes them hungry, increasing the chase for them to eat your bait
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
While spraying the exterior of the home, what type of setting would you adjust your
backpack nozzle to?
Course spray
How much does it cost to apply for your applicator license?
$10
How much does it cost to register for the applicator’s exam?
$55
If you transfer employment, The Structural Pest Control Board must be notified
within 10 days
True
You just lost your license, how much does it cost to get a duplicate license
$2
An insect with an incomplete metamorphosis means:
It hatches from the egg with the appearance of an adult
Cockroaches often lay their eggs:
In protected areas such as cracks and crevices
Which of the following practices will likely result in insecticide-resistant populations?
Repetitive use of the same chemical
Theoretically, what is the first step in the pest inspection process?
Conduct a detailed interview with the customer
Why should the bases and trunks of trees in a backyard be checked during a search for
ants?
Argentine ants feed on aphid secretions
_______ ants leave piles of sawdust-like wood shavings that contain body parts of dead
insects?
Carpenter
The name for the sawdust-like wood shavings that contain body parts of dead insects is
called?
Frass
During which of the following times of the day should a yellow jacket infestation be
treated?
Dusk to Dawn (nighttime)
The best way to eradicate and create a barrier for roaches through the exclusion
method is?
Putting and caulking
To treat for a carpenter bee infestation you should inject dust inside the wood
hole and plug the hold(T/F)
True
What would most likely be the culprit for 1/2” circular holes found in wood beams on the
home?
Carpenter Bees
Which of the following treatment methods should be used to control Oriental
cockroaches infesting a residence?
Treat damp areas around the outside of the house, in the garage, and under the house
Which of the following cockroach species are most common and produces the most
eggs the fastest?
German
Which of the following areas should be treated with insecticides to control American
cockroaches?
Along plumbing pipes, entering the subarea and under door jams
Which of the following pests should be treated by applying pesticides with a residual
treatment into all the crack and crevices in an infested area?
German roaches
What information can be gained from the use of glue boards/traps as part of an ongoing
treatment maintenance program for German cockroaches?
Monitor evidence of population reduction
Which of the following treatment methods should be recommended to control German
cockroaches?
Sanitation, residual insecticides, and insect growth regulators
Which of the following approaches should be used to treat cockroaches inside of
computers?
Baits/traps
A strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes which of the following?
Fecal matter
The visible signs of an active bed bug infestation are indicated by:
Small blood stains on sheets
Bedbugs are successful at hiding during the daylight hours due to their ______?
Flattened bodies
Bed bugs are most active during:
Midnight to dawn
Which of the following harborage sites should be inspected for bed bugs?
a. Peeling wallpaper
b. Bed frames
c. Furniture
d. Cracks/crevices
e. All of the above
e. All of the above
There are __ segments found on the antennas of a bedbug?
4
A bedbug can survive without feeding:
Three to four months
During daylight hours, bedbugs can be found in:
Upholstery of chairs
What should you tell a customer after you have treated for bedbugs?
Set traps
What sized opening will allow adult mice to enter a structure?
¼ inch
What sized opening will allow adult rats to enter a structure?
½ inch
Pests are attracted to what?
Food, moisture, harborages
When digging a trench to treat subterranean termites you must dig:
4-6” away from a structure and 10-12” deep
What do you do with the soil after digging the trench?
Treat, pour 2” of soil, treat, pour 2” of soil (continue repeating until trench is full
How much product would you generally use for treating subterranean termites with a 6”
wide by 6” deep trench?
4 gallons per 10 linear feet
“General Treatment” refers to what?
A term for treating the surface area
“Space Treatment” refers to what?
A term for treating the cubic area
The “LD” in “LD50” stands for:
Lethal dose
Roof rats are best controlled by:
Screening openings and vents
What is the best treatment method for a 2x2 area?
Spot treatment
The termites with the largest colonies are the subterranean termites (T/F)
True
When using the “drilling and treating” method for termites, how far apart should the
holes be?
No more than 18” apart
What do pheromones generally do?
They are a method to communicate between insects
What is the fastest way for pesticides to get directly into your bloodstream?
Inhalation
The “50” in “LD50” stands for:
50% of population died when tested with product
The LD50 is determined by the milligram of poison divided by the kilograms of
target pest body weight? (T/F)
True
“Keep Out of Reach of Children” must be on all service labels (T/F)
False
The service label must be on all equipment and service containers (T/F)
True
In case of a spill, the first thing to do is:
Keep unauthorized people away and notify the county ag commissions
If an injury or death occurs, you must report it to the Structural Pest Control
Board (T/F)
True
The recommended PSI (pounds per square inch) for termite treatments is:
40
When triple rinsing a pesticide container before disposal, how much water do you need
to add before shaking?
Quarter full
What must be on the service label?
Name of poison, signal word, company name and address
What is an instar?
The period between an insect’s molts
Which of the following weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development?
Warm and humid
Which of the following residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest
knockdown for the control of fleas in the lawn area?
Power spray
It is necessary to find out from the homeowner where the pet’s bedding is during
a flea inspection in a residence (T/F)
True
Why should you have the homeowner vacuum after treatment for fleas?
To cause pupa to turn into adult
Which of the following pesticide formulations should be used to treat carpenter ants in a
wall void?
Dust
Which of the following rodent devices can act as a trap and monitoring tool for insect
IPM?
Glue Board
Which of the following would be considered a primary treatment method for a rodent
infestation?
Traps/baits
Why would it be useful to conduct a visual inspection before performing a pesticide
application?
To identify objects that could be damaged or contaminated by pesticide
What requirement must be met in all spray equipment before pesticides are mixed?
The service container label is accurate
Which of the following characteristics of application equipment is the major factor
influencing drift?
Nozzle size and pressure regulation
Which of the following characteristics is used to describe the toxicity of a pesticide?
Pesticide capacity to cause injury/harm
Which of the following would be the most common route of pesticide exposure?
Dermal
Which of the following time spans is required to provide name of chemical if a customer
or occupant wants to know which chemical was applied?
24 hours after request
For which of the following applications should a bulb duster be used?
Treating voids
Which of the following factors determine the amount of time a liquid pesticide will remain
active?
Type of surface
Where do you treat German cockroaches?
a. Cabinets
b. Corners
c. Crevices
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
It is usually recommended that pesticide treatments be performed:
When problems become severe
What is the most important tool when inspecting?
Flashlight
How do argentine ants most likely enter a structure?
Through cracks in slab (or foundation)
What gloves do you use when handling pesticide?
a. Neoprene (rubber)
b. Unlined
c. Cloth
d. Leather
e. A & B
e. A & B
Which of the following is a good aid in remedying a carpenter ant infestation?
Insecticide baits
The product label is the law and one must legally read it prior to each use of the
product (T/F)
True
Which of the following methods should be used to insure success of an IPM program?
Monitoring
Which section of a label tells toxicity
Signal word
After bed bug treatment, what should a customer do?
Re-inspect previous inspected areas
Which is the most potentially dangerous for an applicator using pesticides?
Mixing and handling pesticides
In what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found?
In the carpet
Preparing a house for chemical treatment of which of the following pests involves
removing objects from the floor beforehand?
Cat fleas
Which of the following application procedures is highly effective for treating an interior
carpet for fleas?
Low pressure fan spray
Why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being
treated for fleas?
Reduces possibility of re-infestation
How does an insect growth regulator (IGR) treatment affect fleas?
Prevents fleas from reproduction
In which stage of a flea’s life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control?
Pupae
If a 6” wide by 6” deep trench requires 4 gallons per 10 linear feet of product for treating
subterranean termites, how much product would you use if your trench needed to be 3 feet
deep?
24 gallons
One of the main purposes of IPM (integrated pest management) is to what?
Minimize risks to human health
What kind of ant would you use a perimeter barrier treatment?
Argentine
Which of the following would be considered a harborage for cockroaches?
Behind cabinets & in wall voids
When treating for Argentine ants indoors, what is the preferred form of treatment?
Baits
What’s an efficient way to treat for fungus gnats?
Turn over topsoil and allow soil to dry to 1-2 inches between watering
Mud shelter tubes near the foundation of your home may indicate activity of what pest:
Termites
Over what temperature should you not wear a pesticide suit?
80 degrees during the day. 85 degrees during the night
What is borate used for?
Used generally in baits targeting ants and other organisms such as fleas, roaches, and
spiders
What should you do when the first treatment method fails?
Assess why the first treatment method failed, attempt to control the element that caused
the failure, such as alternative food sources, lack of exposure resulting from insects not
needing to venture out and come in contact with the pesticide (resulting from them
nesting directly on a food or water source), and use a product with another active
ingredient preferably from another pesticide class in case of tolerance.
