Wood Destroying Insects Flashcards

1
Q

The use of baits in termite control is:

A

Used in conjunction with wood monitors.

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2
Q

How long does it take for a newly established subterranean termite colony to reach mature size?

A

Three to five years.

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3
Q

Soil Saturation occurs when

A

Water in soil exceeds 95 percent.

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4
Q

The most numerous caste of termites in the colony, often misnamed “white ants” is:

A

Workers

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5
Q

How can you distinguish between a soldier termite and a worker termite?

A

Soldiers have large heads and sword-like mandibles.

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6
Q

Wood application of borates includes all of the following methods, EXCEPT:

A

Sprinkling borate powder on lumber.

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7
Q

What are the kinds of termites most commonly found by homeowners?

A

Reproductives, because they swarm.

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8
Q

Uniform soil treatment is effective in controlling termites because it:

A

Forms a barrier that is lethal or repellant to termites.

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9
Q

In order to do short rodding under the slab, it is necessary to:

A

Locate the bottom of the slab.

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10
Q

Anobiid Beetles are unlike other power post beetles in that they what?

A

Have digestive yeast in their gut

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11
Q

The largest of the wood destroying beetles is the:

A

Longhorned beetle

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12
Q

Treating soils that are saturated or frozen can result in:

A

Groundwater contamination.

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13
Q

Which is NOT a characteristic of carpenter ant damage?

A

Small, oval shot holes.

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