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1
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Which of the following undergoes simple metamorphosis? A. Flea B. Bed Bug C. Carpet Beetle

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B. Bed Bug

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Which one of the following are the most abundant social insect? A. Ants B. Bed Bugs C. Cockroaches

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A. Ants

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Which one of the following deposits its eggs in a bean-shaped or purse-like leathery egg case? A. Spiders B. Meal Moths C. Cockroaches

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C. Cockroaches

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Which one of the following would most likely be associated with the spread of Salmonella in a restaurant? A. Fruit Flies B. Odorous House Ants C. German Cockroaches

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C.

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The_________ cockroach looks almost identical to the _______ cockroach but lacks the two distinctive dark brown stripes behind the head. A. German/Oriental B. Brownbanded/German C. American/Brownbanded

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B. Brownbanded/German

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Which one of the following statements about cockroach control is true? A. Pyrethrins at 2% concentration are useful for flushing cockroaches but provide very little to no control. B. Pesticide sprays usually provide longer residual control than dusts because they penetrate deeper into harborage areas. C. A successful cockroach baiting program combined with sanitation can reduce overall pesticide use.

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C. A successful cockroach baiting program combined with sanitation can reduce overall pesticide use.

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Why are spiders often found in the brood cells of mud dauber nests? A. They defend the mud daubers nest from pedators in exchange for shelter. B. They feed on mud daubers and prey upon them when they return to the nest. C. Mud daubers paralyze and collect spiders to provide nutrition for their offspring.

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C. Mud daubers paralyze and collect spiders to provide nutrition for their offspring.

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Which of the following is an effective method of yellowjacket control? A. Baiting traps weekly with carbohydrates such as breads and rice B. Removing abandoned nests so that they will not be reused by new colonies C. Treating the entrance to a nest in a wall void with a residual insecticide

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C. Treating the entrance to a nest in a wall void with a residual insecticide

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Which statement about the Indian meal moth is true? A. They prefer to feed on whole, unblemished grains. B. Infestations are characterized by webbing and clumping of flour or meal products. C. They have probiotic organisms in their gut that manufacture B vitamins.

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B. Infestations are characterized by webbing and clumping of flour or meal products.

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To eliminate unwanted carpet beetles in a home, it is important to: A. Reduce moisture in the home. B. Select a botanical insecticide. C. Locate and remove the food source and harborage areas.

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C. Locate and remove the food source and harborage areas.

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Which life cycle stage of the cat flea lays dormant until receiving a signal that a host is present? A. Egg B. Larva C. Pupa

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C. Pupa

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12
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Growth regulators are the the most effective pesticides for controlling fleas indoors because: A. They kill all adult fleas within 24 hours. B. They can remain active for more than a year. C. A smaller concentration of active ingredient is required.

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B. They can remain active for more than a year.

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13
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How long can Bed Bugs survive without a blood meal? A. One week B. One month C. 3 months or longer

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C. 3 months or longer

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A current Bed Bug infestation is confirmed if a resident has recent bite marks and rusty-colored stains found in the seams of the mattress. A. True B. False

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A. True

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What is the typical distance that a bed bug with travel away from where people sleep or sit? A. 3 feet B. 10-20 feet C. 20-30 feet

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B. 10-20 feet

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Total release foggers are an effective control method for bed bugs. A. True B. False

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B. False

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17
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Which one of the following is a true statement regarding bed bug control? A. A steam treatment kills all bed bug life stages. B. Freezing infested items for 1 week will kill all adult bed bugs. C. Pesticide applications are especially effective against bed bug eggs.

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A. A steam treatment kills all bed bug life stages.

18
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A coordinated approach of vacuuming before and after a steam treatment is recommended to ensure maximum kill of bed bugs. A. True B. False

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B. False

19
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Lady beetles enter homes to: A. Hibernate (overwinter). B. Locate a food source. C. Escape predators.

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A. Hibernate (overwinter).

20
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Springtails: A. Are stored food pests. B. do not cause damage in a home. C. are secondary wood-destroying organisms.

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B. do not cause damage in a home.

21
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Silverfish can be identified by: A. An extra set of compound eyes. B. The distinct clicking noise they can make. C. Three protrusions from the back of their abdomen.

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C. Three protrusions from the back of their abdomen.

22
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Hobo spider bites deliver a nerve toxin and require immediate medical attention. A. True B. False

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B. False

23
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The brown recluse spider is native to Washington. A. True B. False

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B. False

24
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Wolf spiders and yellowjackets are considered beneficial organisms. A. True B. False

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A. True

25
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  1. This rodent has a blunt muzzle with small ears relative to its head size. 2. This rodent can be a reservoir for the virus that causes hantavirus. 3. This rodent has a tail that is generally longer than the head and body. 4. This is the most common commensal rodent. 5. This commensal rodent prefers to build nests in burrows. 6. This rodent is the most notorious carrier of the plague. A. House mouse B. Deer mouse C. Roof rat D. Norway rat E. Meadow mouse
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  1. E, D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D, A 6. D
26
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Adult rats can squeeze through a gap of 1/4 inch. A. True B. False

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B. False

27
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Which pair of control techniques is the most effective for long term commensal rodent control in a structure? A. Sanitation and exclusion B. Exclusion and trapping C. Trapping and rodenticide use

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A. Sanitation and exclusion

28
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Which one of the following statements regarding rat control is true? A. Traps should be checked at least once every three days. B. Snap traps should be placed with the trigger perpendicular to the wall. C. Glue traps are the best choice for dusty areas where bait would quickly become contaminated.

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B. Snap traps should be placed with the trigger perpendicular to the wall.

29
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Tracking powders: A. Are toxicants mixed with a dust-like product. B. Are used by pest management professionals as a survey tool for rodent movement but not harm the animal. C. Require approval from the WSDA when used at commercial facilities.

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A. Are toxicants mixed with a dust-like product.

30
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Which of the following statements about rodenticides is true? A. Bait boxes must include the EPA Registration Number of the rodenticide. B. First generation anticoagulant baits require only one feeding to kill a rat. C. Second generation anticoagulant baits require at least two feedings to kill a rat.

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A. Bait boxes must include the EPA Registration Number of the rodenticide.

31
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Which one of the following birds is a protected species? A. Crow B. pigeon C. house sparrow

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A. Crow

32
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To lethally control pest birds, the pest management professional must be certified and obtain a permit from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A. True B. False

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A. True

33
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Because moles are very territorial, they will not use abandoned runs of other moles. A. True B. False

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B. False

34
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Which one of the following statements about moles is true? A. Mole populations rarely exceed 5 moles per acre. B. Moles locate their nesting sites as far away as possible from the molehills. C. Moles build underground runaways because their main source of food is plant roots.

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A. Mole populations rarely exceed 5 moles per acre.

35
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Body gripping traps are: A. Banned from all use in Washington State. B. Only allowed on commensal rats and mice. C. Allowed on moles with a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator permit.

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B. Only allowed on commensal rats and mice.

36
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Which one of the following statements regarding bat control at a house is true? A. The best time to bat proof is from April-July. B. You should wait until dark to block the entry holes. C. Trapping and relocating bats is a very effective control technique.

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B. You should wait until dark to block the entry holes.

37
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When making an interior spot treatment, the spray should: A. Dampen the treated area. B. Begin to form puddles. C. Be applied to the point of run-off.

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A. Dampen the treated area.

38
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The proper internal pressure for a compressed air sprayer making a crack and crevice treatment is: A. 5-20 psi B. 25-35 psi C. 40 psi

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A. 5-20 psi

39
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Which of the following is most likely to be used to perform a crack and crevice treatment? A. Bulb duster B. Power sprayer C. Compressed air sprayer with a fan pattern tip

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A. Bulb duster (the only other answer could be compressed air sprayer with a pin stream)

40
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You are calibrating your compressed air sprayer. Calculate the gallon per minute output if it takes 40 seconds to spray one gallon of water into a bucket. A. .75 gpm B. 1.5 gpm C. 2.25 gpm

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B. 1.5 gpm

41
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What is the square footage of the carpeted area of the room in the following image?

A. 1,050sqft

B. 1,150 sqft

C. 1,250 sqft

Using the Sqft from above what is the finished spray you will need to treat the carpeted area if the label states a rat of .75gal per 1,000 sqft (*remember 128 fl. oz per gallon)

A. 100 fl. oz

B. 110 fl. oz

C. 120 fl. oz

A

A. 1,050sqft

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