T and miscellaneous Flashcards
What is the most commonly found termite in Alabama?
a. Drywood termite
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite
Subterranean termite
Which of the following environmental conditions may influence subterranean termites to swarm (Choose the best answer)?
a. Temperature and moisture
b. Temperature
c. Moisture
d. Light
Temperature and moisture
Termites develop by:
a. Gradual metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. Incomplete metamorphosis
Gradual metamorphosis
Subterranean termites harbor one-celled organisms called protozoa in their digestive tract which convert cellulose of wood into substances like sugars and starches that the termite can digest.
a. True
b. False
True
Name the caste form of the subterranean termites that are creamy white, wingless, eyeless, and soft-bodied.
a. Workers
b. Soldiers
c. Reproductives
Workers
Name the cast form of subterranean termites with a large reddish-brown head and large mandibles.
a. Worker
b. Soldier
c. Reproductive
Soldier
Name the caste form of subterranean termites with functional wings, flattened bodies, and larger eyes.
a. Worker
b. Soldier
c. Primary reproductive
d. Supplementary reproductive
Primary reproductive
Name the caste forms of subterranean termites that are capable of producing eggs but do not have functional wings are:
a. Workers
b. Soldiers
c. Supplementary reproductives
d. Primary reproductive
Supplementary reproductives
Name the caste form of subterranean termites that starts an original colony in a new location.
a. Workers
b. Soldiers
c. Primary reproductives
d. Supplementary reproductive
Primary reproductives
Name the caste form of subterranean termites that often gathers at mud-tube and tunnel openings to protect the colony.
a. Workers
b. Soldiers
c. Reproductives
Soldiers
Name the caste form of subterranean termites that usually becomes the most important source of eggs for an established colony.
a. Workers
b. Soldiers
c. Supplementary reproductives
d. Primary reproductive
Supplementary reproductives
Name the caste form of subterranean termites that does all the work of the colony and are the forms which do all the damage to structures.
a. Workers
b. Nymphs
c. Primary reproductives
d. Soldiers
Workers
A mature Formosan subterranean termite colony is not larger than a mature native subterranean termite colony.
a. True
b. False
False
The soldiers of Formosan subterranean termite have:
a. Tear dropped shaped head
b. Rectangular shaped head
c. Circular shaped head
Tear dropped shaped head
The soldiers of Native subterranean termite soldiers have:
a. Tear dropped shaped head
b. Rectangular shaped head
c. Circular shaped head
Rectangular shaped head
Alates of a native subterranean termite colony swarm during:
a. Night time
b. Day time
Day time
Alates of a Formosan subterranean termite colony swarm during:
a. Night time
b. Day time
Night time
This family of termites only nest in sound wood, produce six-sided fecal pellets, and does not need soil contact:
a. Drywood termite
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite
Drywood termite
This family of termites requires wood with high moisture content but does not require contact with the soil:
a. Drywood termite
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite
Dampwood termite
This family of termites tunnels in soil, builds mud-tube to reach food sources, and requires soil contact:
a. Drywood termites
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite
Subterranean termite
A common sign of drywood termites is:
a. Noticeable sawdust-type residue which has been
pushed out of the galleries.
b. Shelter tubes seen on wooden members of
structure.
c. Presence of six-sided fecal pellets which have
been pushed out of the galleries
d. Shelter tubes seen on wooden members of
structure and the presence of six-sided fecal
pellets which have been pushed out of the
galleries.
Presence of six-sided fecal pellets which have been pushed out of the galleries
This family of termites, as they feed, cut across the grain of wood, excavating large chambers:
a. Drywood termite
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite
Drywood termite
To make an inspection for subterranean termites, the professional must recognize signs of termite damage, know the habits of termites, and know which termite species are present in the locality.
a. True
b. False
True
Where would be logical places to inspect for subterranean termite infestations?
a. Places where concrete steps, porches, or slabs
join the structure.
b. Basement and crawl space walls.
c. Sill plates, floor joists, and attics.
d. All of the above.
All of the above
This family of termites, as they feed, cut along the grain of wood resulting in a thin shell with a honey-comb layered wood.
a. Drywood termite
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite
Subterranean termite
What subterranean termite behaviors enable baits to be spread throughout a colony for control?
a. Social grooming and foraging behaviors.
b. Swarming and reproduction.
c. Caste system and molting.
Social grooming and foraging behaviors.
One major difference between ants and termites is:
a. Termites are smaller than ants and have elbowed
antennae
b. Ants have two wings; termites have four wings.
c. Termites have broad waist: ants have a narrow
waist
Termites have broad waist: ants have narrow waist
One of the signs relating to a carpenter ant infestation include:
a. Same size and shape saw-dust like particle.
b. Different size and shape saw-dust like particle.
c. No saw-dust like particle.
Different size and shape saw-dust like particle.
What is the difference between a carpenter ant and a subterranean termite infestation?
a. Galleries are clean and polished with a smooth appearance.
b. Galleries with smooth appearance and containing soil and mud.
Ant galleries are clean and polished with a smooth appearance.
Carpenter ants forage for __________ to sustain themselves and the colony.
a. Honeydew alone.
b. Honeydew and insects.
c. Wood.
Honeydew and insects.
Carpenter ants mainly forage at day.
a. True
b. False
False
Carpenter ant nests can be treated with either a residual dust or spray insecticide.
a. True
b. False
True
A liquid insecticide can be applied in areas where foraging carpenter ants are present.
a. True
b. False
False
This pest has a slender body with a narrow waist, cylindrical legs, and appears smooth-skinned and shiny:
a. Bees
b. Wasps
Wasps
This pest is robust-bodied and very hairy with hind legs flattened:
a. Bees
b. Wasps
Bees
This pest does not consume wood, but they excavate galleries of wood to create nest sites:
a. Bees
b. Wasps
c. Carpenter ants
Bees or Carpenter ants
Wood wasps would create the following damage:
a. Exit holes round. 1/6 to 1/4 inch. Softwood. Attacking new wood and course tightly packed frass.
b. Exit holes round. 1/2 inch. Softwood. Attaching new and old wood. No frass.
c. Exit holes oval. 1/4 to 3/8 inch. Softwood only.
d. Exit holes round. 1/16 to 1/8 inch. Softwood and hardwood. Frass fine powder and pellets.
Exit holes round. 1/6 to 1/4 inch. Softwood. Attacking new wood and course tightly packed frass.
Carpenter bees would create the following damage:
a. Exit holes round. 1/6 to 1/4 inch. Softwood. Attacking new wood and course tightly packed frass.
b. Exit holes round. 1/2 inch. Softwood. Attacking new and old wood. No saw-dust-like particles.
c. Exit holes oval. 1/4 to 3/8 inch. Softwood only.
d. Exit holes round. 1/16 to 1/8 inch. Softwood and hardwood. Frass fine powder and pellets.
Exit holes round. 1/2 inch. Softwood. Attacking new and old wood. No saw-dust-like particles.
The nests of Wasps and Bees can be controlled using:
a. Dust.
b. Aerosol Spray.
c. Baits.
d. a and b
Aerosol spray
