Chapter 4 - Termites

Question 1

Dampwood termites are found only:
A. Under slabs
B. In wet wood
C. In the soil
D. In dry wood

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Subterranean termites shelter or mud tubes appear:
A. Scaly or pebbled inside
B. Ridged inside
C. Grooved Inside
D. Ribbed inside

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Dampwood termite swarm in:
A. Spring.
B. Early summer.
C. Late summer or early fall.
D. Late fall

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Mature dampwood termite soldiers are:
A. 1/16 inch long
B. 3/16 inch long
C. 3/4 inch long
D. 1 inch long

Answer 4

C

Question 5

The presence of an active damp wood termite colony under a house:
A. Requires treatment with an insecticide.
B. Is an indication of a moisture problem.
C. Can be ignored.
D. Means that predators haven’t found them yet

Answer 5

B

Question 6

Subterranean termite swarming in western Washington occurs
A. Predominantly in spring
B. Predominantly in early summer
C. Predominantly in midsummer
D. Predominately in fall

Answer 6

D