Controlling Pests Flashcards
Controlling cockroaches is not an easy task the IPM approach may not work well.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Controlling cockroaches is not an easy task, it is best to use an IPM approach.
a. True
b. False
a. True
To Control cockroaches the very first step is to:
a. Perform thorough inspection
b. Clean and diminish access to food
c. Reduce moisture and eliminate sources of water.
d. Eliminate hiding places
a. Perform thorough inspection
Controlling cockroaches will always require chemical treatments.
a. True
b. False
b. False
When controlling cockroaches chemical treatments may not be necessary if other methods, such as baiting and dusting, are combined with sanitation and removal of hiding places.
a. True
b. False
a. True
When controlling cockroaches monitor infestations using sticky traps(insect monitors). These will help you determine where the infestations are located so you can focus your treatments in those areas.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Cockroaches need food, water, and shelter to survive. If you take away one or more of these things, they will die off naturally.
a. True
b. False
a. True
IPM is always a great way to start because there is no single solution for cockroach control.
a. True
b. False
a. True
IPM doesn’t really work for cockroach control just be liberal with your applications.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Cockroaches are easily controlled through proper application and don’t require any changes in the environment or behavior by the client.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Cockroach control usually requires a custom solution to fit the situation and your clients’ needs.
a. True
When controlling cockroaches the more hiding places you can find and manage the more successful you will be.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Targeting warm hiding places that have access to food and water will improve your odds of controlling cockroaches.
a. True
b. False
a. True
When controlling cockroaches reducing moisture is not really a priority since cockroaches are attracted to dry environments.
a. True
b. False
b. False
When controlling cockroaches monitoring is not a priority just treat area thoroughly.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Treatment with residual liquids should be considered a good stand-alone solution for controlling cockroaches.
a. True
b. False
b. False
When controlling cockroaches monitor with sticky traps. These will help you determine where the infestations are located so you can focus your treatments in those areas.
a. True
b. False
a. True
When controlling cockroaches. Advise clients to not leave pet food out overnight.
a. True
b. False
a. True
When controlling cockroaches. Advise clients to not leave dishes in the sink with water in them overnight.
a. True
b. False
a. True
When controlling cockroaches sanitation and exclusion practices should be considered a priority.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Correct identification of which ant you are dealing with is essential because different species require different control measures.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Sanitation doesn’t play a significant role in controlling ant infestations.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Controlling ants never requires exclusion work of any kind.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Keep ants out of buildings by sealing up cracks and openings – a little caulk and some weather stripping can make a huge difference.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Good management of landscaping isn’t important with ant control.
a. True
b. False
b. False
If you see a lot of ants crawling around on plants, it is probably because they are attracted to the sweet honeydew, which is deposited by honeydew-producing insects, such as aphids or soft scales.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Ants are not attracted to ripening or rotten sweet fruit.
a. True
b. False
a. True
When plants, shrubs, and trees are touching the house, this will make it harder for ants to gain access.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Trimming plants back, well away from the house will help reduce ant traffic into the home.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Some plants and trees may require a topical or systemic treatment to prevent the honeydew that ants adore.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Excessive heat can cause a lot of ant problems.
a. True
b. False
a. False
Excessive moisture can cause a lot of ant problems.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Overwatering the yard can cause ant problems.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Baits can be an immediate and effective measure for ants.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Non-repellent liquids and dust while not instant may give faster results than bait when controlling ants.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The secret to ant management is to manage ant trails. This may seem obvious and simple and it is.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Don’t manage ant trails! Find the source of where they are coming from and if possible, treat the nest.
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b. False
a. True
Whenever you are doing an inspection or treatment of honey bees, always assume they are domestic bees so that you don’t panic your clients.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Whenever you are inspecting or treating honey bees always assume they are Africanized. Be prepared with all your safety equipment.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Honey Bee treatments can be performed using aerosols, dust, and liquids.
a. True
b. False
a. True
After honey bee treatment. don’t remove hive it is too dangerous.
a. True
b. False
ab. False
After treatment, it is always best to remove the honey beehive. This will help prevent problems with melting honey, other insects and may prevent other bees from being attracted to the area.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Unlike other bees you can treat bumble bee nests with aerosols, dusts or liquids.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Treat bumble bee nests with aerosols, dusts, or liquids just as you would other bees.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bumble Bees generally nest underground. They do not make holes or tunnels in wood.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Carpenter Bee females burrow 1/2 inch holes into wood to build their nests.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Carpenter Bee females burrow 2-inch holes into wood to build their nests.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Control Carpenter Bees by dusting and plugging their nest holes. You may need to apply repellent over the remaining areas. Also by painting and varnishing as a final measure.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Yellow Jackets by locating and treating nests if possible. Treatments can be performed using aerosols, dusts, or liquids.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Yellow Jackets: If you can’t find nests treat surrounding areas randomly.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Control Yellow Jackets: If you can’t find nests treat the use of baited traps can help reduce the number of adults.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Umbrella Wasps by removing nests and applying residual products to discourage them from returning.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Mud Daubers by removing nests and applying residual products to discourage them from returning.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Cicada Killer by locating ground nest and flood hole with residual liquid.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Source of stored product pest infestation is usually confined to areas where foods are stored, such as the kitchen or pantry.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Stored Product Pest: Before any control measures are taken, the source of the infestation must be identified and eliminated.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Stored Product Pest: Extreme care must be taken when performing treatments in food areas. It is essential that no insecticide of any type comes in contact with food products.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Stored Product Pest: Pet foods and birdseed are not usually a problem. Look for food debris and inspect all open and sealed food containers.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Start with a thorough inspection and locate all sources of infestation before attempting to control.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Be sure to ask the homeowner where items like pet food, mounted animal specimens, insect collections, skins, furs, woolens, seeds and other items likely to be infested.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Also, ask if they are aware of any bird, bee or wasp nests that may be located around the house.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Remember that clothes moth and carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed out in the open and will be easily visible.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Remember that clothes moth and carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in secluded and protected areas(dark closets, on furs, woolens, hair padding, bits of carpeting and other items in storage).
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Sanitation and prevention are not worth mentioning to the client.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Sanitation and prevention are important. Frequent cleaning and brushing of carpeting and upholstery is a good practice.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Dry cleaning or laundering(in hot water) susceptible clothing or other articles will kill these fabric pests in only egg and larval stages
a. True
b. False
b. False
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Dry cleaning or laundering(in hot water) susceptible clothing or other articles will kill these fabric pests in all stages.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: You may want to discard stored old garments, feather pillows and upholstered furniture because they can become large sources of infestation.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Remove and clean up bird, bee and wasp nest.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Protect items in storage by placing them in air-tight containers. Some items, such as furs, can be kept in cold storage by professionals.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Freezing infested items for several days at 18 degrees or heating items for 30 minutes at temperatures over 120 degrees will kill all stages of fabric pests.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: For items that can’t be dry cleaned, laundered, heated, frozen or fumigated with dry ice, you may want to consider using a pesticide product. Pyrethrins will provide a quick knockdown of larvae and adults and do not leave persistent residues.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Some household furnishings, such as furniture, mattresses, and pillows that are stuffed with hair or feathers, cannot be controlled by topical treatments. Fumigating items with dry ice can be the best way to treat these items.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: Most pianos are safe from these pests.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Control Fabric Pests in Homes: The hammers in a piano have wool pads and can be so badly damaged by these pests that the instrument’s actions are seriously affected. In this case, you should recommend that they hire a
professional piano technician. Synthetic felts are available.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Measures for Silverfish, Firebrats, and Booklice: Start with good sanitation. Reduce clutter inside and vacuum the interior regularly using a crack and crevice tool. Remove leaf and grass litter around the exterior of the house.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Measures for Silverfish, Firebrats, and Booklice: Start with good sanitation. Reduce clutter inside and vacuum the interior regularly using a crack and crevice tool. Remove leaf and grass litter around the exterior of the house.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Control Measures for Silverfish, Firebrats, and Booklice: Remove potential food sources or place them in air-tight containers.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Measures for Silverfish, Firebrats, and Booklice: Remove potential light sources that could attract these pests.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Control Measures for Silverfish, Firebrats, and Booklice: Use crack and crevice treatment with residual insecticides.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Measures for Silverfish, Firebrats, and Booklice: Residual dusts are very effective in controlling silverfish and firebrats. Apply in cracks, crevices, wallvoids, attics and subareas.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Control Measures for Silverfish, Firebrats, and Booklice: Most infestations of book lice can be brought under control by reducing moisture.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Flea Control: A good vacuum will remove countless flea eggs, larvae, pupa, and adults. Always empty the vacuum cleaner outside, into a sealed container.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Flea Control: Cut down grass and weeds on the outside.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Flea Control: Fleas like direct sunlight and this will cause their population to explode.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Flea Control: Fleas do not like direct sunlight and this will reduce their harborage.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Flea Control: Take pets to vet for bathing and treatment as needed.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Flea Control: Treat interior carpet and flooring using a liquid treatment for quick knockdown of adults and larvae.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Flea Control: Add IGR(Insect Growth Regulator) to your tank mix and use on carpets and flooring to keep flea eggs from developing into adults.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: People walking in infested areas should avoid sitting on the ground or on logs. Apply insect repellents
to socks and trouser legs.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Keep grass and weeds cut short in tick-infested areas.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Remove clutter and debris. Remove and clean up areas of bird or rodent nests.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Install fencing and/or use leashes to keep dogs from straying into infested fields, woods or parks.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Rodent proof your home to keep host animals out.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Seal cracks and crevices where ticks can hide.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Rodent proof your home to keep host animals out.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Seal cracks and crevices where ticks can hide.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Examine and groom dogs regularly.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Pet bedding should be frequently washed or disposed of.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Perform a thorough crack and crevice treatments on the interior, using residual products labeled for tick control. Focus on areas around pet bedding, baseboards, door and window casings and edges of carpets.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tick Management: Exterior treatments should be performed in areas frequented by the dog, including the yard, crawl spaces, dog houses, fencing, siding & walls, shrubs, and other vegetation. Keep in mind that treatments should be performed up to several feet above the ground.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Mosquito Control: Most mosquito problems are managed by the Vector Control Department – have owners call them for
help.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Mosquito Control: Homeowners can do their part by managing and cutting back vegetation where mosquitoes rest.
help.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Mosquito Control: Install door and window screens to keep these pests out.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Mosquito Control: Eliminate sources of moisture, such as old tires, buckets, cans, barrels, clogged rain gutters, water on
swimming pool covers, tarps covering outdoor equipment, etc.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Mosquito Control: Maintain swimming pools, spas and bird baths.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Bed bugs are by far and one of the easiest pests to control.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Bed Bug Control: Bed bugs are by far and away the most difficult of all pests to control!
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Prevention is very important – many new procedures and habits need to be adopted.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Travelers need to learn how to keep from becoming infested.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Thorough inspections are needed, may require a lot of time and labor.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: K-9 inspections may be needed to find low-level infestations or for large structures.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: If you don’t have K-9 for inspections just give up.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Bed Bug Control: Successful treatment will require a number of control methods and multiple visits. Fumigation is the only single control measure that will eliminate all bed bugs.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Sanitation is important. Thorough vacuuming and reducing clutter are a must.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Box spring and mattress encasements are a must. They will help prevent bed bugs from getting into these items and will help to seal and keep bed bugs inside where they will eventually die. Carefully
measure and order the correct sizes – encasements must be tight fitting. By using quality encasements, treatment of mattresses and box springs may not be necessary. Tight-fitting encasements will also make these items much easier to inspect.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: All clothing must be cleaned, laundered in warm water.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Bed Bug Control: All clothing must be dry cleaned, laundered in hot water or placed in a drier.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Do an intensive crack and crevice treatment of areas with residual dusts and liquids. NOTE: Many strains of bed bugs are highly resistant to pyrethroid types of insecticides.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Items, such as radios, televisions or appliances need to be fumigated with DDVP (pest strips).
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Heat, steam and extreme cold may be effective alternative treatments.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Fumigation with sulfuryl fluoride will eliminate 100% of all bed bugs, in all stages.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Bed Bug Control: Must implement prevention program after treatment to keep bed bugs from re-infesting.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Scorpion Control: Start by cleaning up debris. Treat exterior areas with residual products. Dusts work well for crack and crevice treatments on interior.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Mites are not insects they belong to the same order arthropods as spiders.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Mites which cause scabies, are a medical problem and you need to consult a doctor.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Chiggers are the larval stage of harvest mites. They don’t burrow into the skin and they don’t suck blood. They inject a digestive fluid which breaks down the cells, which is ingested by the chigger.
a. True
b. False
a. True
If walking in a chigger infested area, treat socks, trousers, and waistline with a tick repellant.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Chigger Control: To control around the house, keep grass and weeds cut short. Treat exterior with a residual miticide if needed.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Clover mites can invade homes in unbelievable numbers. They don’t bite humans. Give relief to
homeowner by first treating clover mites inside. Apply a wide band of residual product around exterior of foundation to keep these pests out. Always follow the label instructions.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Springtail Control: Start by reducing moisture. On the exterior, reduce mulch and other materials around the house.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Springtail Control: Springtails are difficult to control treat with non-repellent.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Springtail Control: Springtails are easy to control with residual insecticides.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Pillbugs and Sowbugs: These are not insects. They are closely related to shrimp, crab, lobster and crayfish. They breathe by means of true gills.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Pillbugs and Sowbugs: Sowbugs do not have prominent cerci and can roll up tightly into a ball. Pillbugs have prominent cerci and cannot roll up into a ball.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Pillbugs and Sowbugs: Pillbugs do not have prominent cerci and can roll up tightly into a ball. Sowbugs have prominent cerci and cannot roll up into a ball.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Pillbugs and Sowbugs: Feed upon decaying vegetable matter. Are found under mulch and all kinds of objects on the ground.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Pillbugs and Sowbugs Control: To control, start by reducing moisture. Remove leaves, clippings and debris to reduce harborage.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Pillbugs and Sowbugs Control: Repair cracks and seal openings in walls and around doors to keep these pests out.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Pillbugs and Sowbugs Control: Apply residual products to exterior foundation areas for control. Interior treatments are not usually needed.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Earwigs Control: To control, start by reducing moisture. Remove leaves, clippings, and debris to reduce harborage.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Earwigs Control: Repair cracks and seal openings in walls and around doors to keep these pests out.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Earwigs Control: Apply residual products to exterior foundation areas for control. Interior treatments are not usually needed.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Cricket Control: Make a positive identification fo the pest, first.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Cricket Control: Start with sanitation and removal of debris.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Cricket Control: Control excess moisture (crickets love moisture!)
a. True
b. False
a. True
Cricket Control: Seal up cracks, crevices and possible entry ways to structure.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Cricket Control: On the interior, focus on crack and crevice treatments.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Cricket Control: Perform crack and crevice treatments on exterior.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Cricket Control: An exterior perimeter treatment band of 5-20 feet may be needed to prevent re-entry.
a. True
b. False
a .True
Centipede and Millipede Control: Start control with good sanitation. Pick up leaves, compost piles, rocks and debris.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Centipede and Millipede Control: Reduce excess moisture.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Centipede and Millipede Control: Seal off cracks, crevices, and other entry points to keep these pests out.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Centipede and Millipede Control: Most treatment will be performed inside by applying a treatment band around baseboards.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Centipede and Millipede Control: Most treatment will be performed outside by applying a treatment band around the structure.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Centipede and Millipede Control: Some spot treatments may be needed inside, especially near entry points and areas of activity.
a. True
b. False
a. True
These are the four important steps for IPM in rodent control.
- Rodent Inspections
- Sanitation
- Rodent Proofing (exclusion)
- Population Reduction (rodent killing)
a. Trapping Programs
b. Rodenticide Programs
a. True
b. False
a. True
There are four important steps for IPM in rodent control.
Which step is “Sanitation”?
2
There are four important steps for IPM in rodent control.
Which step is “Inspection”?
1
There are four important steps for IPM in rodent control.
Which step is “Population Reduction”?
4
There are four important steps for IPM in rodent control.
Which step is “Rodent Proofing”?
3
There are four important steps for IPM in rodent control.
Which step is “exclusion”?
3
Ten Rodent Signs! #1
droppings (feces) poooopooooo
Ten Rodent Signs! #2
Tracks
Ten Rodent Signs! #3
gnawing damage
Ten Rodent Signs! #4
burrows
Ten Rodent Signs! #5
runways
Ten Rodent Signs! #6
grease marks
Ten Rodent Signs! #7
urine stains
Ten Rodent Signs! #8
live or dead rodents
Ten Rodent Signs! #9
rodent sounds
Ten Rodent Signs! #10
rodent odors
