Professionalism

Question 1

Licensed Moquito/Biting Fllies exterminators should be current in the information they have. What are areas the licensed exterminator should have researched to obtain this information?

Answer 1

New regulations, new pesticide products, other control mechanisms, new application technologies

Question 2

When should a professional convey information to clients

Answer 2

Talk with clients before and after the job has been done

Question 3

Is the use of pesticides the only approach to the management of pests?

Answer 3

No, use IPM approach and explain the alternatives and their effectiveness

Question 4

List 7 items that should be included in exterminator records

Answer 4

1. Date and time of application
2. Location of application
3. Target pest
4. Target site
5. Product name and PCP #
6. Rate of application
7. Exterminators name and lisence #
8. Type of applicatio equipment and settings of nozzles
9. Weather conditions
10. Re-entry periods if applicable
11. Location and type of sensitive areas adjacent to the target site
12. Environmental effects of the extermination
13. Evaluation of the application
14. Total amount of pesticide used
15. Results of any monitoring activities