Overall review Flashcards
How do fungi reproduce?
Fungi reproduce asexually by fragmentation, budding, or producing spores. Fragments of hyphae can grow new colonies. Mycelial fragmentation occurs when a fungal mycelium separates into pieces with each component growing into a separate mycelium. Somatic cells in yeast form buds.
How do bacteria enter plants?
through wounds and stomates
How do viruses go from one plant to another?
When spraying overhead…
Have gloves outside of long sleeves
What roaches look alike?
A. American and brown banded
B. German-oriental
C. German-brown banded
C.
What factors increase drift?
- Wind speed. Wind speed and wind direction are the No. 1 factor to influence drift, over and above everything else.
- Boom height. You might think that boom height would only influence drift in small ways. …
- Distance from the susceptible crop. Drift isn’t a concern in the target crop. …
- Spray particle size.
What factors increase leaching?
- Particle size.
- Temperature.
- Concentration of reagent.
- Stirring/Agitation rate.
Why does equipment need strainers?
What are mites closely related to?
What do you need when transporting a restricted use pesticide?
What happens when pesticides that aren’t compatible are mixed together (2 questions)
Which insects have sucking mouth parts?
Plant eaters (aphinds, true bugs, etc…)
Systemic pesticides best control insects that
A. chewing
B. have sucking mouth parts
C. crawl on the leaves
B.
This is a match the two columns question.
- House mouse a. which one has a tail longer than body
- Deer mouse b. caused the plague
- Norway rat c. has a blunt muzzle
- Roof rat d. transmits hanta virus
- Meadow mouse e. most common
- e
- d
- b
- a
- c
This is a match the two columns question.
- Thatch ants a. bites and releases an acid
- Odorous ants b. considered beneficial
- Pharaoh ants c. biggest Washington nuisance
- Pavement ants d. found in damp wood
- Moisture ants e. nest in voids
- b.
- c.
- a.
- e.
- d.
T/F – rats need holes ¼ inch to get in
False 1/2 inch holw
What is Complex or Complete metamorphosis?
Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult
What insects go through complex or complete metamorphosis?
Beetles, flies, fleas, moths, wasps, ants.
What is simple or gradual metamorphosis?
Egg, Nymph, Adult
What insects go through simple or gradual metamorphosis?
***Bed bugs are included in this group
What insects go through NO metamorphosis?
What is an effective way to treat for moth flies?
Who can spray restricted use pesticides?
Restricted use pesticides or “RUP” are pesticides not available to the general public in the United States. The “Restricted Use” classification restricts a product, or its uses, to use by a certificated pesticide applicator or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. This means that a license is required to purchase and apply the product.
Which formulation is most absorbed through skin?
Emulsifiable Concentrates (E or EC)
What is a wetable powder?
Wettable Powders (WP or W) Wettable powders are dry, finely ground solid materials. Most include wetting and/or dispersing agents. Usually, they must be mixed with water and applied as a spray. A few products, however, may be applied dry or as a liquid suspension. Wettable powders contain 5% to 95% active ingredient—usually 50% or more. Wettable powder particles do not dissolve in water. When mixed with water, they form a suspension. They will settle out quickly without constant agitation to keep them suspended. To prepare a spray suspension, you must form a slurry. Mix a WP with a small amount of water, and then dilute this slurry mixture further. Wettable powders are effective for most pest problems and in most types of spray equipment where agitation is possible. They have excellent residual activity and do not usually harm treated surfaces. When you apply a WP spray suspension to a target, most of the pesticide remains on the surface. This is true even for porous materials, such as concrete, plaster, and untreated wood. In such cases, only the water carrier penetrates the porous material. Wettable powder particles remain on the treated surface.
Who do you report spills to?
Who regulates/requires respirators?
NIOSH
Who regulates transportation of pesticides?
Who regulates pesticides applied to agriculture?
EPA regulates the chemicals themeselves, but Washington State Department of Agriculture regulates the applications.
Who regulates pesticides treated for aquatic pests?
Department of Ecology
When is it needed to post that a treatment is made?
Danger = Highly toxic, Warning = Moderately toxic, Caution = low toxicity
Danger = Highly toxic, Warning = Moderately toxic, Caution = low toxicity
First step in IPM is to IDENTIFY.
First step in IPM is to IDENTIFY.
Goal of IPM is to control/manage (not eliminate) pests through chemical and non-chemical means.
Goal of IPM is to control/manage (not eliminate) pests through chemical and non-chemical means.
What formulation needs to be constantly agitated when mixed in water.
A. flowables
B. granules
C. wettable powders
D. suspended concentrate
C.
Calibrate the following backpack sprayer. The calibration area is 20ft by 25ft. You use 60 ounces of spray to cover the calibration area. What is the sprayer output per 1000 sq. ft.?
120 ounces
The label application rate is 1 quart of product per acre. You need to treat 30,000 square feet with this product. How much product do you need?
0.69 quarts
or
22.04 oz
What is the area of this figure.
4100 sq ft
IPM is a decision-making process.
IPM is a decision-making process.
German roaches are the most important roach pest.
German roaches are the most important roach pest.
Insect growth regulators keep insects from molting and increase juvenile hormones.
Insect growth regulators keep insects from molting and increase juvenile hormones.
T/F Brown recluses are indigenous to Washington.
F
T/F Brown recluses have a toxin that affects the NERVES.
False (necrotic venom attacks tissues)
Incompatible mixtures will result in…
A. Lower risk for applicator
B. Increase Drift
C. Phytotoxicity
C
T/F Adjuvants are recognized as a Pesticide by Washington State.
T
T/F EPA considers Adjuvants a Pesticide.
F
Why do Lady Beetles enter home?
A. Look for food
B. Overwinter in home
C. Find protection from predators
B.
Fleas wait in what state for a signal that a potential host is near by?
A. Egg
B. Larva
C. Pupa
C.
Who runs/oversees FIFRA?
A. Washington State Department of Agriculture
B. Department of Ecology
C. EPA
C.
What Bird species is protected?
A. Robins and House Sparrows
B. Crows and Woodpeckers
C. Startlings and Pigeons
B.
What Agency Regulates Control involving birds?
A. Department of Fish and Wildlife.
B. Washington State Department of Agriculture
C. Washington State Patrol
A
Generally what does the word Commensal mean when we are talking about Rodents?
A. Pet Rodents that live in cages or terainiums.
B. Ongoing Rodent issues that have commensed for a long time.
C. Lives with or uses Humans to their advantage.
C.
Best bedbug treatment?
A. Freeze
B. Spray
C. Steam
C.
How far do bed bugs generally live from host?
A. 1-4 Feet
B. 5-10 Feet
C. 20-30 Feet
B.
How long can bed bugs live without a blood meal?
A. 1 Month
B. Several Months up to a year. (more than 3 months)
C. 1 Day
B.
Which Ant is monomorphic, had 2 nodes and a pair of spines on the thorax?
A. Pharaoh
B. Pavement
C. Thatching
B.
Which Ant has an Psammophore (Beard) used to assist in moving dirt?
A. Harvester Ant
B. Carpenter Ant
C. Argentine Ant
A.
Insect Growth Regulators for fleas…
A. Work on Eggs
B. Remain active for up to a year or more
C. Shouldn’t be used
B.
What is the best way to treat for slugs/snails?
A. Molluscicide
B. Herbicide
C. Pesticide
A.
Is it required to have the EPA registration number of the bait used on the bait station?
A. No
B. Yes
C. sometimes.
B.
What is the proper PSI for a Crack and Crevice treatment with a 1gal hand sprayer?
A. 1-5 PSI
B. 5-20 PSI
C. 40 PSI
B.
What is the proper PSI to produce a Fan type spray pattern with a 1gal hand sprayer?
A. 1-5 PSI
B. 5-20 PSI
C. 40 PSI
C.
Cordinated vacuuming before and after a steam treatment for bedbugs is recommended
T/F
F
Total release foggers are an effectivt treatment for bed bugs
T/F
F
Hobo spiders have what kind of poison?
A. Neurotoxin
B. Necrotic toxin
C. Spasmatic toxin
B. (the same toxin as Brown Recluse)
Best way to PREVENT odorous house ants?
A. Spot treatment
B. Crack and Crevice treatment
C. Parimeter treatment
C.
Best action for long term rodent treatment?
A. Sanitation and Exclussion
B. Trapping and Exclussion
C. Rodenticide and Trapping
A.
Tracking powders are….???
A. Toxicants mixed with powder
B. Just used to track rodents
C. none of the above
A.
When is the best time to exclude for bats?
A. Day
B. Morning
C. After Dark
C.
What is the best time of year to exclude for bats?
A. Summer time
B. Winter
C. Fall
C.
Springtails have…?
A. A fork like apendage under abdomon
B. 3 Spikes
C. Big eyes
A. (that is what helps them jump)
Knocking down and removing paper wasp nests is an effective control method.
T/F
F. (although it is a good idea to remove the nests, it will not control the paper wasps unless treatment of some kind is used too)
When talking about Crack and Crevice treatments remember that bulb duster or compressed air on pin stream are the treatments that are used.
When talking about Crack and Crevice treatments remember that bulb duster or compressed air on pin stream are the treatments that are used.
Indian Meal moths…?
A. Only eat whole grains
B. Eat primarily protein
C. leaves clumping and webbing between flour and meal products.
C. (many pantry moth larvae leave the webbing as they eat)
Interior spot treatments leave the area…?
A. Soaked
B. Slightly dampened
C. causing run-off
B.
Which ant has the notch in the thoracic dorsum?
A.Thatching
B. Moisture
C. Pharoah
A.
Matching
- Moisture ant a. Found in damp wood
- Pharoah b. bite and spray acid
- Pavement c. most common in WA
- Odorous house ant d. 2 spines
- Thatching e. notch on thorax
- a
- -
- d
- c.
- e, b
Chemical cartridge respirators…?
A. Absorb toxic vapors and gases
B. Only filter particulate matter
C. Filter out particulate matter and provide oxygen
A.
All state regulated pesticides are also fedually regulated
T/F
F.
When handling clothing that is contaminated with pesticide…?
read section.
How does Absorption of pesticides effect the skin?
A. May vary based on pesticide formulation
B. It effects all parts of the body equally
C. It is not harmful at all to the skin
A.
T/F Wolf spiders and yellowjackets are considered beneficial
T
All spiders are preditors and eat insects…
What agency requires you to inform pesticide sensitive people about applications?
A. Washington State Department of Health
B. ashington State Department of Agriculture
C. Department of Ecology
A.
Springtail…?
A. Don’t invade homes
B. Are food/pantry pests
C. Feed on organic materials and occasionaly get inside homes
C.
Silverfish can be recognized by three protrsions on the…?
A. Side of the head
B. Anal area
C. Middle of body
B.
Liquid proofaprons should…?
A. Cover from chest to boots
B. Be made of leather
C. Match uniform
A.
Liquid proof aprons and chemical resistant clothing should be made of…?
A. Plastic
B. The same material as your uniform
C. Rubber or synthetic material
C.
When transporting pesticides it’s best to…?
A. Use the trunk of a car
B. Back of a truck.
C. Travel at a time when less people are on the roads
B.
