Wood destroying pests & organisms Flashcards
A termite is an insect consisting of six legs in a body divided into three main parts
The head the thorax and the abdomen
Drywood termites chew in to the wood to extend the range of their
Living space
The Thorax consist of three primary parts
Wings , legs and Spiracles
Tag should be posted in the attic with a sub area for the sign no less than 5 x 7” between the register the company if they get navigation and
Fumigant used
I wood preservative is any coating to protect wood from
Deterioration
The mandibles of the soldier caste are shaped like
Scissors
Termite uses its antenna for four primary uses.
Communicate
Smell
Taste
See
Termite antenna is called
Moniliform
Termite nymphs, workers and soldiers do not have eyes.
T/F
True
A Termite swarmer (alate) has how many pair of wings
Two pair of wings total 4
Complete life cycle for a Termite is
Egg
Larva
Pupa
Adult
Incomplete life cycle of the Termite is
Egg
Nymph
Adult
Colonies of subterranean termites consist of
Swarmers
Soldiers
Workers
Ninety five percent of Termite damage in the world is caused by
Subterranean Termite
Drywood Termites are commonly found in
California and Florida
What is larger than subterranean termites and smaller than Dampwood termites
Drywood Termites
A healthy drywood colonize is between 1,000-2,000 2,000-2,500 2,500-3000 3,000-3,500
2,500 - 3,000
Drywood termites do not require contact with the ground
T/F
True
The most effective means of control for drywood termites is through fumigation.
T/F
True
After fumigation for drywood termites their pellets should be
Removed or covered
Large or principle horizontal beam used to support concentrated loads at isolated point along its length and is primary support for he floor joists is
A girder
The Outer wood member on a raised floor is
Joist
A horizontal structural member which supports the load over an opening such as a door or window is called
Lintel
Standard size of a crawlspace hole on a home should be
18” x 24”