Termite

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Termites belong to the insect order _____.

Answer 2

Isoptera

Question 3

Termites are more prevalent in ______ soils.

Answer 3

Sandy

Question 4

The most numerous members in a termite colony are the:

Answer 4

Workers

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Soldiers

Question 6

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

Answer 6

6-12 eggs

Question 7

Termites can enter structures through (3):

Answer 7

-Cracks in concrete -Utility openings -Expansion joints

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Buildings should be inspected at least once _____ for termite tubes

Answer 9

a year

Question 10

Formosan termite queens can produce up to 500 eggs per day

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Formosan termites are the only species that constructs carton nests

Answer 11

True

Question 12

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

Answer 12

True

Question 13

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

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Which species of drywood termite swarm at daytime?

Answer 14

incisitermes minor

Question 15

Drywood termites are restricted to the Gulf Coast region?

Answer 15

False

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Powderpost beetle

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Anobiidae

Question 18

The most common structural pest in the longhorned beetle family

Answer 18

Old House Borer

Question 19

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

Answer 19

All of the above

Question 20

Carpenter bees are large, heavy insects with:

Answer 20

blue-black metallic bodies

Question 21

Carpenter bees are both a nuisance and a pest

Answer 21

True

Question 22

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

Answer 22

eliminate the moisture source

Question 23

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

Answer 23

-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

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Structural Pest Control Services

Question 25

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

Answer 25

-Flashlight -Measuring Wheel -Digital Camera -Moisture Meter

Question 26

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

Answer 26

A thorough inspection takes time

Question 27

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

Answer 27

-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?

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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

Answer 29

-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

Question 30

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

Answer 30

True

Question 31

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

Answer 31

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

Question 32

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

Answer 32

True

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Pyrethroids

Question 34

Borate is a term for compounds containing

Answer 34

Boron and Oxygen

Question 35

Methods of applying borates to wood may include(3)

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Organophosphate insecticides are broken down in humans mainly by:

Answer 36

The liver

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Interfering by molting

Question 38

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

Answer 38

-Fungi -Bacteria -Nematodes

Question 39

The new termiticide chemistries are characterized as non-repellent

Answer 39

True

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Fipronil (Termidor)

Question 41

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

Answer 41

During construction

Question 42

In treating block foundation voids, treat:

Answer 42

Every void

Question 43

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

Answer 43

below grade

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Rodding from the outside

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Short rodding

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Plumbing Lines

Question 47

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

Answer 47

monolithic slabs

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Floating slabs

Question 49

Routine soil retreatments for termite control should:

Answer 49

never be made

Question 50

Chemical contamination can result from accidents, carelessness, and misapplication

Answer 50

True

Question 51

The primary route of human exposure to pesticides in structures is

Answer 51

Inhalation

Question 52

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

Answer 52

-Structural defects -Proximity to wells and cisterns -HVAC

Question 53

Termiticides contaminate homes by flow through (3)

Answer 53

-Voids -Expansion joints -cracks in slabs and foundation

Question 54

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

Answer 54

turn off the pump

Question 55

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

Answer 55

Directional Tips

Question 56

Soil treatment with most termiticides should NOT be done in \_\_\_\_\_

Answer 56

A crawlspace used as a plenum

Question 57

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

Answer 57

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

Question 58

Before treating a basement on the outside, you should:

Answer 58

check foundation walls for cracks

Question 59

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

Answer 59

below the brick ledge

Question 60

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

Answer 60

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

Question 61

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

Answer 61

True

Question 62

Termite baiting systems presently available may (3)

Answer 62

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

Question 63

To be successful, termite bait products must (3)

Answer 63

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

Question 64

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

Answer 64

Ingested Toxicants

Question 65

The termite baiting system that will likely provide colony suppression is

Answer 65

Biotermiticides

Question 66

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

Answer 66

Insect growth regulators