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Termite Flashcards

1
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Unlike other subterranean termites, Formosan termites do not need constant contact with the soil if there is an alternative moisture supply

A

True

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2
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Termites belong to the insect order _____.

A

Isoptera

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3
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Termites are more prevalent in ______ soils.

A

Sandy

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4
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The most numerous members in a termite colony are the:

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Workers

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5
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The termite caste with greatly enlarged dark, reddish brown heads are the:

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Soldiers

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6
Q

The first batch of eggs laid by the queen in a new subterranean termite colony contains:

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6-12 eggs

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7
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Termites can enter structures through (3):

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-Cracks in concrete -Utility openings -Expansion joints

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8
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When looking for signs of termites, the inspector should look for (3):

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-Forms left in slabs around plumbing drains -Wooden porch steps in soil contact -Wooden fences or trellises contacting the structure

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9
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Buildings should be inspected at least once _____ for termite tubes

A

a year

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10
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Formosan termite queens can produce up to 500 eggs per day

A

False

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11
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Formosan termites are the only species that constructs carton nests

A

True

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12
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In many situations, fumigation may be the only effective means of eliminating infestations of Formosan termites

A

True

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13
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Drywood termites construct their nests in wood and not in the soil, as do subterranean termites

A

True

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14
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Which species of drywood termite swarm at daytime?

A

incisitermes minor

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15
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Drywood termites are restricted to the Gulf Coast region?

A

False

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16
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Small “shot hole” openings in wood surfaces are an indication of ______ infestation

A

Powderpost beetle

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17
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Beetles in the family _____ have an enzyme that allows them to digest cellulose

A

Anobiidae

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18
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The most common structural pest in the longhorned beetle family

A

Old House Borer

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19
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Carpenter ant nests can be found in: -Window sills -hollow core doors -wood in contact with soil

A

All of the above

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20
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Carpenter bees are large, heavy insects with:

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blue-black metallic bodies

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21
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Carpenter bees are both a nuisance and a pest

A

True

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22
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The key to complete control of wood decay fungi is to:

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eliminate the moisture source

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23
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Wood destroying insect inspections are typically conducted for these reasons (2)

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-Inspections for official Texas Wood Destroying Insect Reports for a real estate transaction -Inspections for wood destroying insect treatments based on discovery of infestation or damage

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24
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Appropriate and required documents for a Wood Destroying Insect Report are available at:

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Structural Pest Control Services

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25
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Specific tools that help in the wood destroying insect inspection process (4)

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-Flashlight -Measuring Wheel -Digital Camera -Moisture Meter

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26
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When considering a wood destroying insect inspection procedure, you should remember

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A thorough inspection takes time

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27
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Preliminary information gathered prior to the inspection can be valuable to the inspector. This information should include (4)

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-Have termites or other wood destroying insects been observed? -Are there moisture problems in or around the structure? -Are there any wells or streams on the property? -Has the structure been treated previously for termites?

28
Q

It is important to realize that many areas are not accessible because of (4)

A

-Wall coverings -Floor coverings -Insulation -Furniture and other material or items

29
Q

An exterior perimeter inspection can reveal the presence of (4)

A

-Active shelter tubes of subterranean termites -Conditions conducive to infestation such as moisture problems -Soil that is too high on a foundation -Wood-to-ground contact

30
Q

You should search around plumbing penetrations for signs of infestation, and particularly if any water or plumbing leaks are detected

A

True

31
Q

A notice that an inspection was conducted must be placed in the structure at the (4)

A

-Electrical Breaker Box -Water heater closet -Bath trap access -Beneath the kitchen sink

32
Q

Termite disclosure documents must be completed and provided to the owner of a property prior to a termite treatment

A

True

33
Q

A large family of synthetic insecticides closely related to the natural pyrethrins are:

A

Pyrethroids

34
Q

Borate is a term for compounds containing

A

Boron and Oxygen

35
Q

Methods of applying borates to wood may include(3)

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-Momentary immersion -Pressure treatment -Spray or brush-on

36
Q

Organophosphate insecticides are broken down in humans mainly by:

A

The liver

37
Q

An example of how an insect growth regulator functions in an insect is by:

A

Interfering by molting

38
Q

Biological control of termites may include the use of such agents as (3)

A

-Fungi -Bacteria -Nematodes

39
Q

The new termiticide chemistries are characterized as non-repellent

A

True

40
Q

Which new termiticide chemical has become the most common termiticide used today?

A

Fipronil (Termidor)

41
Q

The easiest time to apply a barrier treatment for termite control is:

A

During construction

42
Q

In treating block foundation voids, treat:

A

Every void

43
Q

Drill and treat brick or stone veneer only when the brick ledge is

A

below grade

44
Q

A preferred option to vertical drilling of interior slab construction is:

A

Rodding from the outside

45
Q

Long rodding has similar advantages to _____ for treating under interior slab construction

A

Short rodding

46
Q

Post construction treatment of crawl space should include treating the foundation, around the piers, support walls, and________

A

Plumbing Lines

47
Q

Almost all kinds of construction require interior perimeter treating of the foundation except:

A

monolithic slabs

48
Q

Typical termite entry points for basement construction are the same as for:

A

Floating slabs

49
Q

Routine soil retreatments for termite control should:

A

never be made

50
Q

Chemical contamination can result from accidents, carelessness, and misapplication

A

True

51
Q

The primary route of human exposure to pesticides in structures is

A

Inhalation

52
Q

To help prevent structural pesticide contamination, a proper inspection includes: (3)

A

-Structural defects -Proximity to wells and cisterns -HVAC

53
Q

Termiticides contaminate homes by flow through (3)

A

-Voids -Expansion joints -cracks in slabs and foundation

54
Q

Should a spill occur, the first action to take is to:

A

turn off the pump

55
Q

Two recent developments to get uniform coverage in sub-slab treatments are termiticide foams and _______.

A

Directional Tips

56
Q

Soil treatment with most termiticides should NOT be done in _____

A

A crawlspace used as a plenum

57
Q

When treating slabs containing or covering heating ducts, you should reconsider treating if the ducts: (3)

A

-Are made of material containing cellulose -Have soil or sand bottoms -Have standing water

58
Q

Before treating a basement on the outside, you should:

A

check foundation walls for cracks

59
Q

With veneers that extend below the exterior grade, the soil must be treated to a depth of

A

below the brick ledge

60
Q

A good general practice in treating near foundation walls near wells or cisterns is to:

A

Remove the soil to the footing, place it on a plastic sheeting and treat, then replace it (Backfill Method)

61
Q

Rigid foam insulation board below grade allows termites to avoid soil treatments

A

True

62
Q

Termite baiting systems presently available may (3)

A

-Only control termites in localized areas -Suppress the colony -Provide total colony elimination

63
Q

To be successful, termite bait products must (3)

A

-Readily available -Be non-repellent -Be slow acting

64
Q

The termite baiting system that will likely provide localized reduction is:

A

Ingested Toxicants

65
Q

The termite baiting system that will likely provide colony suppression is

A

Biotermiticides

66
Q

The slowest acting of the termite baiting product types are the:

A

Insect growth regulators

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