Control Methods

Question 1

_____________ may help determine which control methods and products to use

Answer 1

Time of year

Question 2

The use of _____________ control tactics has been shown to be the most effective strategy for controlling pests

Answer 2

multiple

Question 3

In a well-balanced IPM program, ____________ should be used the least

Answer 3

pesticides

Question 4

USDA developed a quarantine program for fire ants in the __________ in order to prevent them from becoming established in uinfested parts of the country

Answer 4

1950s

Question 5

Keeping wood mulch at least _______ inches away from exterior walls is a sanitary measure

Answer 5

6

Question 6

Habitat modification is also known as

Answer 6

cultural control

Question 7

Sodium vapor lights emit light that is _____________ to insects than light than light from mercury vapor lights or incandescent lights

Answer 7

less attractive

Question 8

Caulk, ________, and __________to seal cracks, holes, and voids

Answer 8

fast-drying cement ; polyurethane foam

Question 9

Caulk should be used for small holes and cracks that are no wider than

Answer 9

1/2 inch

Question 10

__________ or __________ to plug holes and voids

Answer 10

Steel wool; copper mesh

Question 11

______________ in a damp basement can be used to discourage millipedes, crickets, and other pests that require moisture

Answer 11

Dehumidifier

Question 12

Raising temperatures to at least __________ for at least one hour will kill most arthropods

Answer 12

140*F

Question 13

In general, _________, __________, or __________ lights are less likely to attract insects

Answer 13

Yellow; pink; orange

Question 14

Biological control: some ___________ have been used to control fire ants

Answer 14

Phorid flies

Question 15

Since one of the tenets of IPM is to use pesticides only when justified, a ___________

Answer 15

Good inspection is essential

Question 16

Every IPM-trained PMP should understand the importance of ____________ of the results of every inspection

Answer 16

Keeping good records

Question 17

Perhaps the most important tool for an IPM inspector

Answer 17

Flashlight

Question 18

Control of cockroaches is a 5-step process as follows:

Answer 18

1- prevention
2- good sanitation
3- inspection
4- initial insecticide application
5- follow up

Question 19

At least _______ of the population must be eliminated on the ___________ service for German roaches, or the typical program will usually fail.

Answer 19

95%; initial

Question 20

Potted plants are a favorite nesting site inside for?

Answer 20

Argentine ants

Question 21

Nests are easy to locate by looking for bare soil areas outside.

Answer 21

Harvester ants

Question 22

Mounds should be treated during the hottest part of the day or when ants are least active.

Answer 22

Harvester ants

Question 23

Mounds can be treated by injecting small amounts of dust into entrances, or by liquid injection via a termite rig.

Answer 23

Harvester ants

Question 24

Cannot use the typical liquid or dust repellents because of budding. Baiting is typically the only method of effective control.

Answer 24

Pharaoh ants

Question 25

Non-toxic mint-apple jelly or honey can do what in ant control?

Answer 25

Pre-bait to find their location