Termites

Question 1

Termites belong to the insect order:
a. Blattodea
b. Diptera
c. Coleopetra

Answer 1

Blattodea

Question 2

Termites are more prevalent in ___________ soils.
a. clay
b. silty
c. sandy

Answer 2

sandy

Question 3

The most numerous members in a termite colony are the
a. workers
b. soldiers
c. primary reproductives

Answer 3

workers

Question 4

The termite caste with the greatly enlarged dark, reddish brown heads are the:
a. workers
b. soldiers
c. primary reproductives

Answer 4

soldiers

Question 5

The first batch of eggs laid by the queen in a new subterranean termite colony contains:
a. 6-12 eggs
b. 50-75 eggs
c. 100-150 eggs

Answer 5

6-12 eggs

Question 6

Termites can enter structures through:
a. cracks in concrete
b. utility openings
c. expansion joints
d. all of the above

Answer 6

all of the above
-cracks in concrete
-utility openings
-expansion joints

Question 7

Termites disclosures documents must be completed and provided to the owner of a property prior to a termite treatment.
T/F

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The new termiticide chemistries are characterized as non-repellent.
T/F

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which new termiticide chemical has become the most common termiticide used today?
a. Imidacloprid
b. Fipronil
c. Chlorfenapyr

Answer 9

Fipronil

Question 10

When looking for signs of termites the inspector should look for:
a. form boards left in slabs around plumbing drains
b. wooden porch steps in soil contact
c. wooden fences or trellises contacting the structure
d. all of the above

Answer 10

all of the above
form boards left in slabs around plumbing drains
wooden porch steps in soil contact
wooden fences or trellises contacting the structure

Question 11

Buildings should be inspected at least __ for termite tubes:
a. a year
b. 4 years
c. 8 years
d. 15 years

Answer 11

a year

Question 12

Unlike other subterranean termites, formosan termites do not need constant contact with the soil if there is an alternative moisture supply. T/F

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Formosan termite queens can produce up to 500 eggs per day. T/F

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Formosan termites are the only species that constructs carton nests. T/F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

In many situations, fumigation may be the only effective means of eliminating infestations of formosan termites. T/F

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Dry wood termites construct their nests in wood & not in the soil as do subterranean termites. T/F

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Which species of dry wood termites swarm at daytime, as do subterranean termites?
a. Incisitermes Snyderi
b. Incisitermes Minor

Answer 17

Incisitermes Minor

Question 18

Drywood termites are restricted to the Gulf Coast region. T/F

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Small “shot hole” openings in wood surfaces are an indication of ________ infestation.
a. powderpost beetle
b. drywood termite
c. dampwood termite

Answer 19

powderpost beetle

Question 20

Beetles in the family ____ have an enzyme that allows them to digest cellulose:
a. Bostrichidae
b. Coccinellidae
c. Anobiidae

Answer 20

Anobiidae

Question 21

The most common structural pest in the longhorned beetle family is:
a. Bronze birch borer
b. Old-house borer
c. Cherry-shelf borer

Answer 21

Old-house borer

Question 22

Carpenter ant nests can be found in:
a. window sills
b. hollow core doors
c. wood in contact with soil
d. all of the above

Answer 22

all of the above
window sills
hollow core doors
wood in contact with soil

Question 23

Carpenter bees are large, heavy insects with:
a. blue-black metallic bodies
b. red-orange shiny bodies
c. light tan bodies

Answer 23

blue-black metallic bodies

Question 24

Carpenter bees are both a nuisance & a pest. T/F

Answer 24

True

Question 25

The key to complete control of wood decay fungi is to: a. treat with borates b. treat with insecticide c. eliminate the moisture source

Answer 25

eliminate the moisture source

Question 26

Wood destroying insect inspections are typically conducted for these reasons: a. Inspections for official Texas Wood Destroying Insect Reports for a real estate transaction. b. Inspections for wood destroying insect treatments based on discovery of infestation or damage c. Want to spend excess money on satisfying owner's curiosity about insects in the home. d. a or b

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Appropriate & required documents for a Wood Destroying Insect Report are available from: a. Texas Dept. of Health Services b. Structural Pest Control Service c. Texas Dept. of Transportation

Answer 27

Structural Pest Control Service

Question 28

Specific tools that help in the wood destroying insect inspection process: a. flashlight b. measuring wheel c. digital camera d. moisture meter e. all of the above

Answer 28

all of the above flashlight measuring wheel digital camera moisture meter

Question 29

When considering a wood destroying insect inspection procedure: a. It is not necessary to consider or look 3-dimensionally b. It is not necessary to inspect the interior of the structure c. A thorough inspection takes time

Answer 29

A thorough inspection takes time

Question 30

Preliminary information gathered prior to the inspection can be valuable to the inspector: a. Have termites or other wood destroying insects been observed? b. Are there moisture problems in or around the structure? c. Are there any wells or streams or creeks on the property? d. Has the structure been treated previously for termites? e. all of the above

Answer 30

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

Question 31

It is important to realize that many areas are not accessible because of: a. wall coverings b. floor coverings c. insulation d. furniture or other material e. All of the above

Answer 31

All of the above wall coverings floor coverings insulation furniture or other material

Question 32

An exterior perimeter inspection can reveal the presence of: a. Active shelter tubes of subterranean termites b. Conditions conclusive to infestation such as moisture problems. c. Soil that is too high on a foundation. d. Wood to soil contact e. All of the above

Answer 32

All of the above Active shelter tubes of subterranean termites Conditions conclusive to infestation such as moisture problems. Soil that is too high on a foundation. Wood to soil contact

Question 33

Ways to avoid conditions conducive to infestation include: a. The foundation should be revealed for several inches above the soil grade, in order to visually inspect for shelter tubes b. Soil that is too high for proper inspection should be documented, and the removal of excess soil should be suggested. c. Siding should never be in contact with the soil. Look for moisture damaged siding, trim boards, soffits, or a roof that is deteriorated, which would allow infestation to flourish. d. Any wood such as firewood or fence posts should not be adjacent to the structure. e. All of the above

Answer 33

All of the above The foundation should be revealed for several inches above the soil grade, in order to visually inspect for shelter tubes Soil that is too high for proper inspection should be documented, and the removal of excess soil should be suggested. Siding should never be in contact with the soil. Look for moisture damaged siding, trim boards, soffits, or a roof that is deteriorated, which would allow infestation to flourish. Any wood such as firewood or fence posts should not be adjacent to the structure.

Question 34

When inspecting crawl spaces and basements: a. It is not necessary to search for termite-damaged wood that is either visible or indicated by probing areas. b. You do not have to be alert to wood debris or suggest this be removed c. You should search around any plumbing penetrations for signs of infestation, & particularly if any water or plumbing leaks are detected.

Answer 34

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

Question 35

A notice that an inspection was conducted must be placed in the structure at the: a. Electrical breaker b. water heater closet c. bath trap access d. beneath the kitchen sink e. all of the above

Answer 35

all of the above Electrical breaker water heater closet bath trap access beneath the kitchen sink

Question 36

The easiest time to apply a barrier treatment for termite control is: a. April to June b. during construction c. August to October

Answer 36

during construction

Question 37

In treating block foundation voids, treat: a. every void b. every other void c. every third void

Answer 37

every third void

Question 38

Drill & treat brick or stone veneer only when the brick ledge is: a. 2 ft above grade b. 11/2 ft above grade c. below grade

Answer 38

below grade

Question 39

A preferred option to vertical drilling of interior slab construction is: a. direct wood treatment b. trenching c. short rodding from outside

Answer 39

short rodding from outside

Question 40

Long rodding has similar advantages to _____ for treating under interior slab construction. a. short rodding b. vertical drilling c. sub-slab fumigation

Answer 40

short rodding

Question 41

Post construction treatment of crawl space should include treating the foundation, around the piers, support walls, and ___ a. floor joists b. sill plates c. plumbing lines

Answer 41

plumbing lines

Question 42

Almost all kinds of construction require interior perimeter treating of the foundation except: a. monolithic slab b. block foundation with floating slab c. crawl space

Answer 42

monolithic slab

Question 43

Typical termite entry points for basement construction are the same for _____. a. monolithic slab b. floating slab c. crawl space

Answer 43

floating slab

Question 44

Routine soil re-treatments for termite control should: a. never be made b. every 2 years c. every 3 years

Answer 44

never be made

Question 45

Chemical contamination can result from which of the following? a. accidents b. carelessness c. misapplication d. all of the above

Answer 45

all of the above accidents carelessness misapplication

Question 46

The primary route of human exposure to pesticides in structures is: a. inhalation b. dermal c. oral

Answer 46

inhalation

Question 47

To help prevent structural pesticide contamination, a proper inspection includes: a. structural defects b. proximity to wells & cisterns c. kind of heating system d. all of the above

Answer 47

all of the above structural defects proximity to wells & cisterns kind of heating system

Question 48

Termiticides contaminate homes by flowthrough: a. voids b. expansion joints c. cracks in slabs & foundations d. all of the above

Answer 48

all of the above voids expansion joints cracks in slabs & foundations

Question 49

Should a spill occur, the first action to take is to: a. turn off the pump b. contain spill c. absorb spillage

Answer 49

turn off the pump

Question 50

Soil treatment with most termiticides should NOT be done a. as a sub-slab injection b. in a crawl space used as a plenum c. under a poured foundation

Answer 50

in a crawl space used as a plenum

Question 51

When treating slabs containing or covering heating ducts, you should reconsider treating if the ducts: a. are made of material containing cellulose b. have soil or sand bottoms c. have standing water d. all of the above

Answer 51

all of the above are made of material containing cellulose have soil or sand bottoms have standing water

Question 52

Before treating a basement on the outside: a. turn all electric outlets off b. fill the pump c. check foundation walls for cracks

Answer 52

check foundation walls for cracks

Question 53

With veneers that extend below the exterior grade, the soil must be treated to a depth of: a. 3" b. 12" c. below brick ledge

Answer 53

below brick ledge

Question 54

A good general practice in treating near foundation walls near wells or cisterns is to: a. trench only b. short rod only c. remove the soil to the footing, place it on plastic sheeting & tret, then replace it

Answer 54

remove the soil to the footing, place it on plastic sheeting & tret, then replace it

Question 55

Rigid foam insulation board below grade: a. repels termites 100% b. allows termites to avoid soil treatment barriers c. is never a factor in termite control

Answer 55

allows termites to avoid soil treatment barriers

Question 56

Termite baiting systems presently available may: a. only control termites in localized areas b. suppress the colony c. provide total colony elimination d. all of the above

Answer 56

all of the above only control termites in localized areas suppress the colony provide total colony elimination

Question 57

To be successful, termite bait products must: a. be readily consumed b. be non-repellent c. be slow acting d. all of the above

Answer 57

all of the above be readily consumed be non-repellent be slow acting

Question 58

The termite baiting system that will likely provide localized reduction is: a. ingested toxicants b. biotermiticides c. insect growth regulators

Answer 58

ingested toxicants

Question 59

The termite baiting system that will likely provide colony suppression is: a. ingested toxicants b. biotermiticides c. physical traps

Answer 59

biotermiticides

Question 60

The slowest acting of the termite baiting product types are the: a. ingested toxicants b. biotermiticides c. insect growth regulators

Answer 60

insect growth regulators

Question 61

A large family of synthetic insecticides closely related to the natural pyrethrins are the: a. borates b. phosphates c. pyrethroids

Answer 61

pyrethroids

Question 62

Borate is a term for compounds containing: a. carbon & hydrogen b. calcium & sodium c. lead and argon d. boron & oxygen

Answer 62

boron & oxygen

Question 63

Borates are used in a. laundry detergents b. eye wash c. pesticides d. all of the above

Answer 63

all of the above laundry detergents eye wash pesticides

Question 64

Non-repellent termiticides cause the termites to avoid the treated areas. T/F

Answer 64

False

Question 65

AN example of how an insect growth regulator functions in an insect is by: a. interfering with respiration b. interfering with mobility c. interfering with molting

Answer 65

interfering with molting

Question 66

Biological control of termites may include the use of such agents as: a. fungi b. bacteria c. nematodes d. all of the above

Answer 66

all of the above fungi bacteria nematodes