Movie Reviews Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is an advantage of using an aerosol sprayer over the other types of formulations?

A

Less staining of surfaces

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2
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Which of the following cricket exclusion methods should a homeowner use?

A

Weather stripping all windows and entry ways

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3
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Which of the following would best describe the active ingredient in a pesticide?

A

Toxicant

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4
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Which of the following symptoms could be expected from exposure to a pyrethoid?

A

Skin rash, irritated eyes, and sneezing

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5
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5) How does exposure to dusts and mists and aerosols commonly occur?

A

Inhalation

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6
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How many feet away from food proparation areas should you place light traps?

A

10

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7
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Which of the following conditions will decrease the long term effectiveness of
an oriental cockroach treatment?

A

Damp areas

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8
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Which of the following practices are basic for pest management of a food
processing plant?

A

Install weather stripping on doors and windows

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9
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What step is essential in performing effective ant control?

A

Interview customer

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10
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Which of the following attributes describes granular formulations of insecticides?

A

Ready to use

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11
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When rodent proofing a structure for rats, what is the minimum size opening that should be sealed?

A

½ inch

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12
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Bedbugs release a ________ odor when disturbed.

A

Sweet

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13
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In which location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found?

A

Carpet

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14
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Why would it be useful to conduct a visual inspection before performing a pesticide application?

A

To identify objects that could be damaged or contaminated in the process.

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15
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At what point should application equipment be inspected for wear or damage?

A

Before each use.

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16
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Why should the bases and trunks of trees in the backyard be checked during
search for ants?

A

Argentine ants feed on aephid secretions

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17
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Which of the following application procedures for rodent bait should be used
to control an infestation of mice in a family residence?

A

Place at ground level

in an anchored and locked, tamper-resistant bait station

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18
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How many hours before sunrise are bees considered inactive?

A

2

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19
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The argentine ant consists of _____ stages of development.

A

4

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20
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Carpenter ants primarily swarm in the ______.

A

Spring

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21
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What sized opening will allow adult mice to enter a structure?

A

¼ inch

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22
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An operator is planing on treating a USDA food facility plant. Which of the
following treatment methods should be used?

A

Trap around entrances.

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23
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Invertebrates have no _______.

A

Backbone

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24
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Which of the following major factors influence the frequency of follow up
visits for structures having an infestation?

A

Non-acceptance of baits,

competing food source, and feedback from customer.

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25
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Bed bugs are most active during ______.

A

Midnight to dawn.

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26
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Which of the following rodent devices can act as a trap and monitering tool for insect IPM programs?

A

Glue board

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27
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Fungus gnats are found in potted plants. What should you do to eliminate
them?

A

Dry out the soil.

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28
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The roof rat can be identified by which particular characteristic?

A

Tail is

longer than the body.

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29
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The _____ stage of clothes moths causes the most damage to clothing.

A

Larvae

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30
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A paper wasp nest has which of the following characteristics?

A

Resembles the

shape of an inverted umbrella found on caves of structures.

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31
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A german cockroach is known to live up to _______.

A

12 months

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32
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For which of the following applications should a bulb duster be used?

A

Treating voids.

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33
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Which active ingredients should be used for IGR for cockroaches?

A

Hydroprene.

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34
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Which of the following practices will likely result in insecticide resistant
insect populations?

A

Repetitive use of the same chemical.

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35
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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?

A

Carpenter bees

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36
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Which of the following actions occur with the movement of pesticide away
from the treatment area?

A

Drift

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37
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Which of the following weather conditions is highly conductive to flea
development?

A

Warm and humid.

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38
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Why should you have the homeowner vacuum after treatment for fleas?

A

To cause pupae to turn into adults

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39
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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?

A

Structural Pest Control Board

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40
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_______ cockroaches are commonly found in restaurants.

A

German

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41
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What kind of ant would use a perimeter barrier treatment?

A

Argentine

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42
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A consumer reports having seen oriental cockroaches. Which of the following sites is most likely the source of the infestation?

A

Water meter enclosures.

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43
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The ______ has capsule shaped fecal matter ¾ to 1 inch in length.

A

Norway rat

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44
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What are the conditions that are likely to lead to carpenter ant infestation?

A

Once a habitat has been destroyed.

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45
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The ____ fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces.

A

Bottle

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46
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What is the proper name of the purse shaped egg capsule found on a female cockroach?

A

Ootheca

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47
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The most common cause of drift in the pest control industry would be _____.

A

Mixed/mismatched nozzle sizes

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48
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Drain flies can be described by which of the following characteristics?

A

Tiny yellow, black flies found near damp, moist areas.

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49
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The ______ ant is described as having 2 nodes and is yellow-gold with a reddish brown abdomen.

A

Pharoah

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50
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An example of an external feeder includes _________.

A

Drugstore beetle

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51
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Flea eggs can be recognized by their _____ color.

A

Pearly white

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52
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After a rodent control program has been established, which of the following acts should be taken to maintain treatment effectiveness?

A

Eliminate harborage areas.

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53
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Which of the following occasional invaders is found in basements, kitchens, and bathrooms?

A

Springtails

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54
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How does an insect growth regulator (IGR) treatment affect fleas?

A

Prevents fleas from reproducing

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55
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Theoretically, what is the first step in pest inspection process?

A

Detailed interview with the customer

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56
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Baits should only be used for which of the following species?

A

Pharoah

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57
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Which of the following groups of signal words show the ranking order from most toxic to least toxic?

A

Danger, warning, caution

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58
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How long can a cockroach live with water, but without food?

A

One month

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59
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In which of the following areas of a structure would norway rats most likely be found?

A

Sub-area

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60
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A centipede can be described as having ______.

A

Elongated, flattened with one

pair of legs per body segment

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61
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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?

A

Smokey brown

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62
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Preparing a house for chemical treatment of which of the following pests involves removing objects from the floor beforehand?

A

Cat fleas

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63
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Why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for fleas?

A

Reduces the possibility of re-infestation

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64
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Which ant rarely invades the home?

A

Harvester

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65
Q

Which of the following type of ants require transportation into the home?

A

Pharaoh

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66
Q

How do you identify an imported red ant?

A

Mound in soil

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67
Q

Controlling the larval stage of cluster flies is made problematic due to the fact that they __________.

A

Develop in earthworms.

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68
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Which of the following types of ants has 2 nodes in their pedicel and the pedicel attaches to the upper part of the abdomen?

A

Acrobat

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69
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The ____ cockroach is the largest size of a cockroach.

A

American

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70
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For proper application, an applicator should hold an aerosol spraying about how far from the treatment area?

A

18-24 inches

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71
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What is the minimum distance traps should be set at when monitering stored product pests?

A

3 feet

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72
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Which of the following conditions would cause 10w pressure and uneven spray pattern in a power sprayer pattern in a power sprayer?

A

Decreased hose size

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73
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Which of the following characteristics of applications equipment is the major factor influencing drift?

A

Nozzle size and pressure regulation

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74
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Which of the following preventative maintenance should be used for a compressed air sprayer?

A

Rinse tank and hose after all chemical has been emptied

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75
Q

Why must pesticide identification tags be placed on all pesticide service containers?

A

To comply with the CA code of regulations

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76
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What initial action should be taken in case of an accidental poisoning of an applicant?

A

Start first aid measures, consult pesticide label, seek medical
attention immediately.

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77
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Which of the following would be the most common route of pesticide exposure?

A

Dermal

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78
Q

Which of the following materials should be used to treat roaches found in an electrical outlet?

A

Bait

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79
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Which of the following pests should be treated by applying pesticides with a residual treatment into all the cracks and crevices?

A

German

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80
Q

What is the average life span of an adult clothes moth (casemaking or welding moth)?

A

10-30 days

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81
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Who is responsible for providing all personal protective equipment to the applicator while on the job?

A

The employer

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82
Q

Brown banded cockroaches prefer to live in which of the following types of environmental settings?

A

Warm

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83
Q

Which of the following insecticides have been found to show which levels of
resistance for bed bugs?

A

Pyrethroids

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84
Q

At what point are health effects or symptoms of acute pesticide exposure evident?

A

Immediately or within 24 hours of exposure

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85
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A strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes which of the following?

A

Fecal matter

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86
Q

Casemaking clothes moths consume ______.

A

Hair, keratin, leather wool

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87
Q

_______ cockroaches are commonly found in sanitary (sewers) and storm drains.

A

American

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88
Q

What process underlies the use of pheromones as a monitering tool?

A

The pheromones only attract members of specific species

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89
Q

For which of the following applications would an ultra-ion volume (ULV) generator be recommended?

A

Space treatment in warehouse

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90
Q

How often should a respirator be checked?

A

Before each use

91
Q

The visible signs of an active bed bug infestation are indicated by ______.

A

Small blood stains on the sheets.

92
Q

Which of the following would be considered a primary treatment method for a rodent infestation?

A

Traps/baits

93
Q

It is necessary to find out from the homeowner where the pets bedding is during a flea inspection in a residence. T or F.

A

True

94
Q

Which of the following actions should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies?

A

Locate all breeding sources (see plumbing drains)

95
Q

Which of the following rodenticide is an anticoagulent?

A

Warfarin

96
Q

In which of the following environments would pharaoh ants most likely be found?

A

Kitchens and bathrooms

97
Q

Which of the following conditions attracts the adult mediterranean flower moth?

A

Light

98
Q

How many egg capsules can a german cockroach produce in a lifetime?

A

4-8

99
Q

Web like debris is found in packages during an inspection for stored product pests; what pest caused this?

A

Indian meal moth

100
Q

Which of the following types of ants has an even rounded thorax?

A

Carpenter

101
Q

During which of the following times of the day should a yellow jacket infestation be treated?

A

Dusk to dawn (night time)

102
Q

Which of the following factors determine the amount of time a liquid pesticide will remain active?

A

Type of surface

103
Q

Bumble bees are known to nest in which of the following areas?

A

Trees, tree stumps, attics, wall voids

104
Q

Which of the following harborage sites should be inspected for bed bugs?

A

Peeling wall paper, bed frames, furniture, cracks and crevices

105
Q

Which of the following would be considered an anti-coagulent used for rodent control?

A

Bromadiolone

106
Q

Which of the following roof rat behavioral traits makes it necessary to pre-bait traps at the beginning of a control program?

A

Aversion to new objects

107
Q

If you spill chemical on your clothing, which of the following actions should be taken prior to washing them?

A

Separate them from non-contaminated clothes

108
Q

What is the best treatment method for a 2 x 2 area?

A

Spot treatment

109
Q

What information must be on all service container pesticide labels?

A

EPA registration #, chemical name, name & address of the person or firm responsible
for the container.

110
Q

Which formulation penetrates the skin most easily?

A

Emulsifiable concentrates.

111
Q

Which of the following characteristics describes the greatest advantage of
using wettable powder as a pesticide treatment?

A

The product has a long residual

effect.

112
Q

Which of the following application measures is recommended for reducing exposure to a liquid pesticide during its application?

A

Increase ventilation & use personal protective equipment.

113
Q

Bedbugs are successful at hiding during daylight hours due to their _____.

A

Flattened bodies.

114
Q

During daylight hours, bedbugs can be found in ______.

A

Upholstery of chairs.

115
Q

How should a german cockroach infestation be inspected for?

A

Use a flushing agent containing pyrethrins.

116
Q

What information can be gained from the use of glueboards/traps as part of an ongoing treatment maintenance program for german cockroaches?

A

Moniter evidence of population reduction.

117
Q

A rat infestation can be identified by which of the following signs?

A

Urine stains

118
Q

What action should be taken immediately if pesticide comes into contact with the eye?

A

Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 min.

119
Q

Which of the following is commonly in nests of bees and wasps?

A

Larder bettle

120
Q

What action should be taken if chemicals are spilled on an applicators clothing in the pest control company?

A

Shower thoroughly and change into clean clothing.

121
Q

Which of the following rodents is most likely to infest homes or businesses?

A

Roof rats

122
Q

What should be added to a tank mix of residual pesticide for a long-term control plan?

A

Insect growth regulator

123
Q

Which of the following actions should be done first at the time of a chemical spill?

A

Condition the area

124
Q

Which of the following actions should be taken if the wind is causing a drift of pesticide to a non-target area?

A

Stop application and return another day

125
Q

Which of the following actions should be used for the control of spiders?

A

Vacuum all known hiding places

126
Q

Which of the following mesh sizes used in a granular spreader would minimize the chances of drift?

A

15

127
Q

Which of the following type of pest can be monitered with light traps?

A

Indian meal moth

128
Q

After a residual treatment for stored product pests, what treatment is next?

A

Set light traps

129
Q

Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting a wettable powder for treatment?

A

Visible staining residue it leaves.

130
Q

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?

A

30 days

131
Q

A field rep renews every ____ years.

A

3

132
Q

Prior to getting a field reps license in branch 2 an applicant must prove he has at least ___ hours of training.

A

40

133
Q

Which of the following methods should be used as a primary control for rodents in a structure?

A

Rodenticide

134
Q

Which of the following procedures should be completed daily for maintenance of a compressed air sprayer?

A

Check hoses for deteriorated, check for leaks, and release pressure at the end of the day

135
Q

Which of the following characteristics is used to describe the toxicity of a pesticide?

A

Pesticide capacity to cause injury/warm

136
Q

Which of the following type of pesticides would make a pharaoh ant infestation worse?

A

Liquid & dusts

137
Q

The female _____ cockroach is known to carry the egg capsule protruding from the rear of the abdomen until the eggs are ready to watch.

A

German

138
Q

Which of the following long-term methods is recommended for controlling houseflies in a food processing facility?

A

Sanitation

139
Q

Which of the following control methods should be used if house flies are invading a structure?

A

Exclusion

140
Q

The homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around trash compactor which type of fly is it?

A

Fruit fly

141
Q

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?

A

24 hour after request

142
Q

When a structure has a sever mouse infestation, what distance should the traps be set?

A

6 ft

143
Q

What requirement must be met in all spray equipment before pesticides are mixed?

A

Correct service label

144
Q

____ are known to bore long funnels into wood and divide tunnels into sections.

A

Carpenter bees

145
Q

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?

A

Chemically treat the paper wasp, then remove it after wasps are dead.

146
Q

What is the minimal legal age for a pest technician or licensed branch 2 field rep?

A

18

147
Q

Which of the following have the ability to digest keratin?

A

Clothes moths and carpet beetle.

148
Q

The statement of practical treatment on the label gives you what info?

A

Emergency info

149
Q

Where should a respirator be stored when not used?

A

In an airtight sealed case.

150
Q

Which of the following methods describes trimming back foliage and sealing holes as a non-chemical control method?

A

Exclusion

151
Q

Which of the following pesticide categories include boric acid?

A

Inorganics

152
Q

Argentine nests are typically found in ______.

A

Moist soil next to food/water

sources.

153
Q

Which of the following ants take advantage of inadequate attic ventilation?

A

Carpenter

154
Q

Which of the following pesticide formulations should be used to treat for carpenter ants in a wall void?

A

Dust

155
Q

The ____ flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes.

A

cat

156
Q

Carpenter ant colonies can be found in _____.

A

Moist wood

157
Q

Honey bees, wasps, ants, yellow jackets and hornets all belong to the order of _____.

A

Hymenoptera

158
Q

When controlling a rodent infestation, which of the following methods should be used to prevent them from dying?

A

Trapping

159
Q

Stains on the side of a pipe and other structures would be a sign of what pest? Roof

A

Roof Rat

160
Q

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?

A

Identify the source, and inform the landlord of any conditions conducive to fly infestations

161
Q

____ ants are often mistaken for pharaoh ants.

A

Thief

162
Q

An ant with 2 nodes includes the ______ ant.

A

Harvester

163
Q

How many days between should you wait to check rodent bait used in bait stations?

A

Checking at least weekly and relocate after 3 weeks if there are no signs of acceptance.

164
Q

What agencies telephone #, and address must be included in the written notice given to occupants before a pesticide application?

A

Structural Pest Control Board

165
Q

In treating for furniture carpet beetles, an inspector should use which treatment?

A

A light, fine wet spray directly to material.

166
Q

To treat for a carpenter bee infestation, you should inject dust inside the wood hole and plug the hole; True or false?

A

True.

167
Q

Following a treatment, what measure should be recommended to prevent
carpenter ants reaching a structure?

A

Trim overhanging tree limbs that are in contact with the structure.

168
Q

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?

A

Have dead rodents been discovered at the site?

169
Q

Which of the following application procedures is highly effective for
treating an interior carpet for fleas?

A

Low pressure fan spray

170
Q

Should a house centipede be found in a home, which of the following areas should be inspected by a field rep?

A

Damp areas outdoors

171
Q

Most problematic invertebrates pest in North America is the imported fire ant; True or false?

A

True

172
Q

In which of the following areas are the majority of dead flies located?

A

Window sills

173
Q

Which of the following areas should be treated with insecticides to control American cockroaches?

A

Along plumbing pipes, entering the subarea and under

door jams

174
Q

What should you tell a customer after you have treated for bed bugs?

A

Set traps.

175
Q

In which stage of a fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control?

A

Pupae

176
Q

How should you treat for field crickets?

A

Bait around the exterior.

177
Q

During what month every 3 years does a field rep license expire?

A

June

178
Q

What type of treatment for carpet beetles should be used?

A

Low pressure fan spray

179
Q

Which of the following treatment methods should be recommended to control german cockroaches?

A

Sanitation, residual insecticides & insect growth regulators

180
Q

Carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in _____.

A

Secure site on animal fabrics

181
Q

Where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found?

A

Subarea

182
Q

Which of the following pests is ½ inch long, has numerous dark patches, grey appearance, and are found in bakeries?

A

Firebrat

183
Q

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?

A

Crazy/long-legged

184
Q

What type of ant typically responds to pesticide spraying by budding into satellite colonies?

A

Pharaoh

185
Q

Which of the following treatment methods should be used to control oriental cockroaches infesting a residence?

A

Treat damp areas around the outside of the houses in the garage and under the house.

186
Q

Which of the following actions is recommended to eliminate springtails in a residence?

A

Find excessive moisture areas in house and dry out

187
Q

Which of the following approaches should be used to treat for cockroaches
inside of computers?

A

Bait/traps

188
Q

A major structural pest in CA is the _____.

A

Roof Rat

189
Q

Which factor would most accelerate the degradation and volatization of a chemical application?

A

High temperatures (hot weather)

190
Q

For which of the following ants should exterior, ground and residual insecticide barrier treatments be recommended?

A

Theif ant

191
Q

_____ ants leave piles of sawdust-like weed shavings that contains body parts of dead insects.

A

Carpenter

192
Q

What are the characteristics of a black widow spider web?

A

Irregular, scaffold type

193
Q

Which of the following stored product pests is an internal feeder?

A

Rice weevil

194
Q

A centipede uses its _____ to inject poison.

A

Claws.

195
Q

The ____ fly is ¼ inch long and dull with four stripes on its thorax.

A

House

196
Q

Which of the following procedures should be recommended to

homeowners to prevent an insect infestation of stored products in pantries and kitchens?

A

Use tight fitting containers, store dried food in freezers and keep
storage area clean

197
Q

Which initial symptom occurs after a mild exposure to an organophosphate?

A

Headache and dizziness.

198
Q

In which of the following locations should an insecticide dust formulation
be used?

A

In attic for silverfish control

199
Q

Which of the following spiders is indicated by strong irregularly-arranged webs?

A

Black widow

200
Q

An adult tick has a total of ___ legs.

A

8

201
Q

Scorpions are capable of surviving a total of ____ without food and water.

A

1 Year

202
Q

What tool should be used when treating ants coming out of a light fixture?

A

Duster

203
Q

Which of the following types of ants defends a large colony by giving off a repulsive odor and bites fiercely?

A

Acrobat

204
Q

What are the environmental conditions for the oriental cockroach?

A

Damp

205
Q

The majority of ants can be considered ______.

A

Omnivore

206
Q

Control of invader beetles should begin in which of the following locations?

A

Exterior

207
Q

There are ____ segments found on the antennas of a bedbug.

A

4

208
Q

Which of the following actions should be taken first in response to consumer complaints of rats in the attic?

A

Inspect the attic and adjacent areas for pest activity

209
Q

To clean clogged tip of a nozzle an applicator should use which of the following devices?

A

Bristle brush

210
Q

Normal female bedbugs can lay ___ per day.

A

1-5 eggs

211
Q

Which of the following cockroach species are most common and produces the most eggs the fastest?

A

German

212
Q

Which of the following instar, stages applies to the brown banded cockroach nymph?

A

6-8

213
Q

Which stored pest is found in bagged and boxed spices in kitchen cabinets?

A

Cigarette beetle

214
Q

The ____ fly is known to be found in plumbing drains.

A

Moth fly

215
Q

Which of the following insect is highly damaging to paper products?

A

Silverfish

216
Q

A bedbug can survive without feeding for _______.

A

3-4 months

217
Q

Which of the following residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control of fleas in the lawn area?

A

Power spray

218
Q

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?

A

Boric acid

219
Q

Which of the following would be the most dangerous route of pesticide exposure?

A

Inhalation

220
Q

Furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer’s closet; which of the following recommendations should be made?

A

That the customer dry clean
all woolen suspected of being infected and empty the closet and treat all cracks
and crevices with residual insecticide.

221
Q

Which of the following effects can be created by excessive pressure sprayer?

A

Uneven pesticide coverage

222
Q

225) What insecticide formulation is a low risk to occupants of nursing homes, operating room, or intensive care unit?

A

Baits and or traps because of no odor

223
Q

According to building and safety codes, how far should an extension ladder
extend over the roof line?

A

3 feet

224
Q

If wind conditions are causing pesticide drift, which of the following methods could be used to treat imported fire ants?

A

Treat mounds using rod

method.