Movie Reviews Flashcards
Which of the following is an advantage of using an aerosol sprayer over the other types of formulations?
Less staining of surfaces
Which of the following cricket exclusion methods should a homeowner use?
Weather stripping all windows and entry ways
Which of the following would best describe the active ingredient in a pesticide?
Toxicant
Which of the following symptoms could be expected from exposure to a pyrethoid?
Skin rash, irritated eyes, and sneezing
5) How does exposure to dusts and mists and aerosols commonly occur?
Inhalation
How many feet away from food proparation areas should you place light traps?
10
Which of the following conditions will decrease the long term effectiveness of
an oriental cockroach treatment?
Damp areas
Which of the following practices are basic for pest management of a food
processing plant?
Install weather stripping on doors and windows
What step is essential in performing effective ant control?
Interview customer
Which of the following attributes describes granular formulations of insecticides?
Ready to use
When rodent proofing a structure for rats, what is the minimum size opening that should be sealed?
½ inch
Bedbugs release a ________ odor when disturbed.
Sweet
In which location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found?
Carpet
Why would it be useful to conduct a visual inspection before performing a pesticide application?
To identify objects that could be damaged or contaminated in the process.
At what point should application equipment be inspected for wear or damage?
Before each use.
Why should the bases and trunks of trees in the backyard be checked during
search for ants?
Argentine ants feed on aephid secretions
Which of the following application procedures for rodent bait should be used
to control an infestation of mice in a family residence?
Place at ground level
in an anchored and locked, tamper-resistant bait station
How many hours before sunrise are bees considered inactive?
2
The argentine ant consists of _____ stages of development.
4
Carpenter ants primarily swarm in the ______.
Spring
What sized opening will allow adult mice to enter a structure?
¼ inch
An operator is planing on treating a USDA food facility plant. Which of the
following treatment methods should be used?
Trap around entrances.
Invertebrates have no _______.
Backbone
Which of the following major factors influence the frequency of follow up
visits for structures having an infestation?
Non-acceptance of baits,
competing food source, and feedback from customer.
Bed bugs are most active during ______.
Midnight to dawn.
Which of the following rodent devices can act as a trap and monitering tool for insect IPM programs?
Glue board
Fungus gnats are found in potted plants. What should you do to eliminate
them?
Dry out the soil.
The roof rat can be identified by which particular characteristic?
Tail is
longer than the body.
The _____ stage of clothes moths causes the most damage to clothing.
Larvae
A paper wasp nest has which of the following characteristics?
Resembles the
shape of an inverted umbrella found on caves of structures.
A german cockroach is known to live up to _______.
12 months
For which of the following applications should a bulb duster be used?
Treating voids.
Which active ingredients should be used for IGR for cockroaches?
Hydroprene.
Which of the following practices will likely result in insecticide resistant
insect populations?
Repetitive use of the same chemical.
A homeowner has complained of large, black flying insects hovering around
the outside of their home. Holes have been discovered that appear to have
penetrated several inches deep into ceiling support beams. Which insect
could have caused this?
Carpenter bees
Which of the following actions occur with the movement of pesticide away
from the treatment area?
Drift
Which of the following weather conditions is highly conductive to flea
development?
Warm and humid.
Why should you have the homeowner vacuum after treatment for fleas?
To cause pupae to turn into adults
Which of the following regulatory agencies must be notified by a registered pest control company immediately after a representative is seriously injured during a pesticide application?
Structural Pest Control Board
_______ cockroaches are commonly found in restaurants.
German
What kind of ant would use a perimeter barrier treatment?
Argentine
A consumer reports having seen oriental cockroaches. Which of the following sites is most likely the source of the infestation?
Water meter enclosures.
The ______ has capsule shaped fecal matter ¾ to 1 inch in length.
Norway rat
What are the conditions that are likely to lead to carpenter ant infestation?
Once a habitat has been destroyed.
The ____ fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces.
Bottle
What is the proper name of the purse shaped egg capsule found on a female cockroach?
Ootheca
The most common cause of drift in the pest control industry would be _____.
Mixed/mismatched nozzle sizes
Drain flies can be described by which of the following characteristics?
Tiny yellow, black flies found near damp, moist areas.
The ______ ant is described as having 2 nodes and is yellow-gold with a reddish brown abdomen.
Pharoah
An example of an external feeder includes _________.
Drugstore beetle
Flea eggs can be recognized by their _____ color.
Pearly white
After a rodent control program has been established, which of the following acts should be taken to maintain treatment effectiveness?
Eliminate harborage areas.
Which of the following occasional invaders is found in basements, kitchens, and bathrooms?
Springtails
How does an insect growth regulator (IGR) treatment affect fleas?
Prevents fleas from reproducing
Theoretically, what is the first step in pest inspection process?
Detailed interview with the customer
Baits should only be used for which of the following species?
Pharoah
Which of the following groups of signal words show the ranking order from most toxic to least toxic?
Danger, warning, caution
How long can a cockroach live with water, but without food?
One month
In which of the following areas of a structure would norway rats most likely be found?
Sub-area
A centipede can be described as having ______.
Elongated, flattened with one
pair of legs per body segment
Which of the following types of cockroaches carries the egg capsule for about 30 hours and either drops or attaches it to a protected surface near a food
supply?
Smokey brown
Preparing a house for chemical treatment of which of the following pests involves removing objects from the floor beforehand?
Cat fleas
Why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for fleas?
Reduces the possibility of re-infestation
Which ant rarely invades the home?
Harvester
Which of the following type of ants require transportation into the home?
Pharaoh
How do you identify an imported red ant?
Mound in soil
Controlling the larval stage of cluster flies is made problematic due to the fact that they __________.
Develop in earthworms.
Which of the following types of ants has 2 nodes in their pedicel and the pedicel attaches to the upper part of the abdomen?
Acrobat
The ____ cockroach is the largest size of a cockroach.
American
For proper application, an applicator should hold an aerosol spraying about how far from the treatment area?
18-24 inches
What is the minimum distance traps should be set at when monitering stored product pests?
3 feet
Which of the following conditions would cause 10w pressure and uneven spray pattern in a power sprayer pattern in a power sprayer?
Decreased hose size
Which of the following characteristics of applications equipment is the major factor influencing drift?
Nozzle size and pressure regulation
Which of the following preventative maintenance should be used for a compressed air sprayer?
Rinse tank and hose after all chemical has been emptied
Why must pesticide identification tags be placed on all pesticide service containers?
To comply with the CA code of regulations
What initial action should be taken in case of an accidental poisoning of an applicant?
Start first aid measures, consult pesticide label, seek medical
attention immediately.
Which of the following would be the most common route of pesticide exposure?
Dermal
Which of the following materials should be used to treat roaches found in an electrical outlet?
Bait
Which of the following pests should be treated by applying pesticides with a residual treatment into all the cracks and crevices?
German
What is the average life span of an adult clothes moth (casemaking or welding moth)?
10-30 days
Who is responsible for providing all personal protective equipment to the applicator while on the job?
The employer
Brown banded cockroaches prefer to live in which of the following types of environmental settings?
Warm
Which of the following insecticides have been found to show which levels of
resistance for bed bugs?
Pyrethroids
At what point are health effects or symptoms of acute pesticide exposure evident?
Immediately or within 24 hours of exposure
A strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes which of the following?
Fecal matter
Casemaking clothes moths consume ______.
Hair, keratin, leather wool
_______ cockroaches are commonly found in sanitary (sewers) and storm drains.
American
What process underlies the use of pheromones as a monitering tool?
The pheromones only attract members of specific species
For which of the following applications would an ultra-ion volume (ULV) generator be recommended?
Space treatment in warehouse
How often should a respirator be checked?
Before each use
The visible signs of an active bed bug infestation are indicated by ______.
Small blood stains on the sheets.
Which of the following would be considered a primary treatment method for a rodent infestation?
Traps/baits
It is necessary to find out from the homeowner where the pets bedding is during a flea inspection in a residence. T or F.
True
Which of the following actions should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies?
Locate all breeding sources (see plumbing drains)
Which of the following rodenticide is an anticoagulent?
Warfarin
In which of the following environments would pharaoh ants most likely be found?
Kitchens and bathrooms
Which of the following conditions attracts the adult mediterranean flower moth?
Light
How many egg capsules can a german cockroach produce in a lifetime?
4-8
Web like debris is found in packages during an inspection for stored product pests; what pest caused this?
Indian meal moth
Which of the following types of ants has an even rounded thorax?
Carpenter
During which of the following times of the day should a yellow jacket infestation be treated?
Dusk to dawn (night time)
Which of the following factors determine the amount of time a liquid pesticide will remain active?
Type of surface
Bumble bees are known to nest in which of the following areas?
Trees, tree stumps, attics, wall voids
Which of the following harborage sites should be inspected for bed bugs?
Peeling wall paper, bed frames, furniture, cracks and crevices
Which of the following would be considered an anti-coagulent used for rodent control?
Bromadiolone
Which of the following roof rat behavioral traits makes it necessary to pre-bait traps at the beginning of a control program?
Aversion to new objects
If you spill chemical on your clothing, which of the following actions should be taken prior to washing them?
Separate them from non-contaminated clothes
What is the best treatment method for a 2 x 2 area?
Spot treatment
What information must be on all service container pesticide labels?
EPA registration #, chemical name, name & address of the person or firm responsible
for the container.
Which formulation penetrates the skin most easily?
Emulsifiable concentrates.
Which of the following characteristics describes the greatest advantage of
using wettable powder as a pesticide treatment?
The product has a long residual
effect.
Which of the following application measures is recommended for reducing exposure to a liquid pesticide during its application?
Increase ventilation & use personal protective equipment.
Bedbugs are successful at hiding during daylight hours due to their _____.
Flattened bodies.
During daylight hours, bedbugs can be found in ______.
Upholstery of chairs.
How should a german cockroach infestation be inspected for?
Use a flushing agent containing pyrethrins.
What information can be gained from the use of glueboards/traps as part of an ongoing treatment maintenance program for german cockroaches?
Moniter evidence of population reduction.
A rat infestation can be identified by which of the following signs?
Urine stains
What action should be taken immediately if pesticide comes into contact with the eye?
Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 min.
Which of the following is commonly in nests of bees and wasps?
Larder bettle
What action should be taken if chemicals are spilled on an applicators clothing in the pest control company?
Shower thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
Which of the following rodents is most likely to infest homes or businesses?
Roof rats
What should be added to a tank mix of residual pesticide for a long-term control plan?
Insect growth regulator
Which of the following actions should be done first at the time of a chemical spill?
Condition the area
Which of the following actions should be taken if the wind is causing a drift of pesticide to a non-target area?
Stop application and return another day
Which of the following actions should be used for the control of spiders?
Vacuum all known hiding places
Which of the following mesh sizes used in a granular spreader would minimize the chances of drift?
15
Which of the following type of pest can be monitered with light traps?
Indian meal moth
After a residual treatment for stored product pests, what treatment is next?
Set light traps
Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting a wettable powder for treatment?
Visible staining residue it leaves.
If you hire a new employee, how long can the employee apply chemicals before he is required to get licensed as branch 2 field rep?
30 days
A field rep renews every ____ years.
3
Prior to getting a field reps license in branch 2 an applicant must prove he has at least ___ hours of training.
40
Which of the following methods should be used as a primary control for rodents in a structure?
Rodenticide
Which of the following procedures should be completed daily for maintenance of a compressed air sprayer?
Check hoses for deteriorated, check for leaks, and release pressure at the end of the day
Which of the following characteristics is used to describe the toxicity of a pesticide?
Pesticide capacity to cause injury/warm
Which of the following type of pesticides would make a pharaoh ant infestation worse?
Liquid & dusts
The female _____ cockroach is known to carry the egg capsule protruding from the rear of the abdomen until the eggs are ready to watch.
German
Which of the following long-term methods is recommended for controlling houseflies in a food processing facility?
Sanitation
Which of the following control methods should be used if house flies are invading a structure?
Exclusion
The homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around trash compactor which type of fly is it?
Fruit fly
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 hour after request
When a structure has a sever mouse infestation, what distance should the traps be set?
6 ft
What requirement must be met in all spray equipment before pesticides are mixed?
Correct service label
____ are known to bore long funnels into wood and divide tunnels into sections.
Carpenter bees
A consumer is complaining of a continuing infestation of paper wasps under the eves of the home, which of the following treatments will effectively
control the paper wasp colony?
Chemically treat the paper wasp, then remove it after wasps are dead.
What is the minimal legal age for a pest technician or licensed branch 2 field rep?
18
Which of the following have the ability to digest keratin?
Clothes moths and carpet beetle.
The statement of practical treatment on the label gives you what info?
Emergency info
Where should a respirator be stored when not used?
In an airtight sealed case.
Which of the following methods describes trimming back foliage and sealing holes as a non-chemical control method?
Exclusion
Which of the following pesticide categories include boric acid?
Inorganics
Argentine nests are typically found in ______.
Moist soil next to food/water
sources.
Which of the following ants take advantage of inadequate attic ventilation?
Carpenter
Which of the following pesticide formulations should be used to treat for carpenter ants in a wall void?
Dust
The ____ flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes.
cat
Carpenter ant colonies can be found in _____.
Moist wood
Honey bees, wasps, ants, yellow jackets and hornets all belong to the order of _____.
Hymenoptera
When controlling a rodent infestation, which of the following methods should be used to prevent them from dying?
Trapping
Stains on the side of a pipe and other structures would be a sign of what pest? Roof
Roof Rat
161) Although the exterior of an ant complex has been treated for flies, the tenants still complain of seeing many flies in the courtyard; which of the
following actions should be taken?
Identify the source, and inform the landlord of any conditions conducive to fly infestations
____ ants are often mistaken for pharaoh ants.
Thief
An ant with 2 nodes includes the ______ ant.
Harvester
How many days between should you wait to check rodent bait used in bait stations?
Checking at least weekly and relocate after 3 weeks if there are no signs of acceptance.
What agencies telephone #, and address must be included in the written notice given to occupants before a pesticide application?
Structural Pest Control Board
In treating for furniture carpet beetles, an inspector should use which treatment?
A light, fine wet spray directly to material.
To treat for a carpenter bee infestation, you should inject dust inside the wood hole and plug the hole; True or false?
True.
Following a treatment, what measure should be recommended to prevent
carpenter ants reaching a structure?
Trim overhanging tree limbs that are in contact with the structure.
The owner of a commercial storage facility complains of a sudden infestation of green bottle flies; which of the following questions should the
owner be asked in the initial intervention?
Have dead rodents been discovered at the site?
Which of the following application procedures is highly effective for
treating an interior carpet for fleas?
Low pressure fan spray
Should a house centipede be found in a home, which of the following areas should be inspected by a field rep?
Damp areas outdoors
Most problematic invertebrates pest in North America is the imported fire ant; True or false?
True
In which of the following areas are the majority of dead flies located?
Window sills
Which of the following areas should be treated with insecticides to control American cockroaches?
Along plumbing pipes, entering the subarea and under
door jams
What should you tell a customer after you have treated for bed bugs?
Set traps.
In which stage of a fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control?
Pupae
How should you treat for field crickets?
Bait around the exterior.
During what month every 3 years does a field rep license expire?
June
What type of treatment for carpet beetles should be used?
Low pressure fan spray
Which of the following treatment methods should be recommended to control german cockroaches?
Sanitation, residual insecticides & insect growth regulators
Carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in _____.
Secure site on animal fabrics
Where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found?
Subarea
Which of the following pests is ½ inch long, has numerous dark patches, grey appearance, and are found in bakeries?
Firebrat
Which of the following type of ants is yellowish brownish reddish, about 1/8 inch length has a circle of hairs at the tip of its abdomen?
Crazy/long-legged
What type of ant typically responds to pesticide spraying by budding into satellite colonies?
Pharaoh
Which of the following treatment methods should be used to control oriental cockroaches infesting a residence?
Treat damp areas around the outside of the houses in the garage and under the house.
Which of the following actions is recommended to eliminate springtails in a residence?
Find excessive moisture areas in house and dry out
Which of the following approaches should be used to treat for cockroaches
inside of computers?
Bait/traps
A major structural pest in CA is the _____.
Roof Rat
Which factor would most accelerate the degradation and volatization of a chemical application?
High temperatures (hot weather)
For which of the following ants should exterior, ground and residual insecticide barrier treatments be recommended?
Theif ant
_____ ants leave piles of sawdust-like weed shavings that contains body parts of dead insects.
Carpenter
What are the characteristics of a black widow spider web?
Irregular, scaffold type
Which of the following stored product pests is an internal feeder?
Rice weevil
A centipede uses its _____ to inject poison.
Claws.
The ____ fly is ¼ inch long and dull with four stripes on its thorax.
House
Which of the following procedures should be recommended to
homeowners to prevent an insect infestation of stored products in pantries and kitchens?
Use tight fitting containers, store dried food in freezers and keep
storage area clean
Which initial symptom occurs after a mild exposure to an organophosphate?
Headache and dizziness.
In which of the following locations should an insecticide dust formulation
be used?
In attic for silverfish control
Which of the following spiders is indicated by strong irregularly-arranged webs?
Black widow
An adult tick has a total of ___ legs.
8
Scorpions are capable of surviving a total of ____ without food and water.
1 Year
What tool should be used when treating ants coming out of a light fixture?
Duster
Which of the following types of ants defends a large colony by giving off a repulsive odor and bites fiercely?
Acrobat
What are the environmental conditions for the oriental cockroach?
Damp
The majority of ants can be considered ______.
Omnivore
Control of invader beetles should begin in which of the following locations?
Exterior
There are ____ segments found on the antennas of a bedbug.
4
Which of the following actions should be taken first in response to consumer complaints of rats in the attic?
Inspect the attic and adjacent areas for pest activity
To clean clogged tip of a nozzle an applicator should use which of the following devices?
Bristle brush
Normal female bedbugs can lay ___ per day.
1-5 eggs
Which of the following cockroach species are most common and produces the most eggs the fastest?
German
Which of the following instar, stages applies to the brown banded cockroach nymph?
6-8
Which stored pest is found in bagged and boxed spices in kitchen cabinets?
Cigarette beetle
The ____ fly is known to be found in plumbing drains.
Moth fly
Which of the following insect is highly damaging to paper products?
Silverfish
A bedbug can survive without feeding for _______.
3-4 months
Which of the following residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control of fleas in the lawn area?
Power spray
Which of the following ant bait’s active ingredients works the slowest and aids in the elimination of ant colonies by working slow enough for foraging ants to take back to the colony?
Boric acid
Which of the following would be the most dangerous route of pesticide exposure?
Inhalation
Furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer’s closet; which of the following recommendations should be made?
That the customer dry clean
all woolen suspected of being infected and empty the closet and treat all cracks
and crevices with residual insecticide.
Which of the following effects can be created by excessive pressure sprayer?
Uneven pesticide coverage
225) What insecticide formulation is a low risk to occupants of nursing homes, operating room, or intensive care unit?
Baits and or traps because of no odor
According to building and safety codes, how far should an extension ladder
extend over the roof line?
3 feet
If wind conditions are causing pesticide drift, which of the following methods could be used to treat imported fire ants?
Treat mounds using rod
method.
