Wood destroying pests & organisms

Question 1

A termite is an insect consisting of six legs in a body divided into three main parts

Answer 1

The head the thorax and the abdomen

Question 2

Drywood termites chew in to the wood to extend the range of their

Answer 2

Living space

Question 3

The Thorax consist of three primary parts

Answer 3

Wings , legs and Spiracles

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Fumigant used

Question 5

I wood preservative is any coating to protect wood from

Answer 5

Deterioration

Question 6

The mandibles of the soldier caste are shaped like

Answer 6

Scissors

Question 7

Termite uses its antenna for four primary uses.

Answer 7

Communicate
Smell
Taste
See

Question 8

Termite antenna is called

Answer 8

Moniliform

Question 9

Termite nymphs, workers and soldiers do not have eyes.

T/F

Answer 9

True

Question 10

A Termite swarmer (alate) has how many pair of wings

Answer 10

Two pair of wings total 4

Question 11

Complete life cycle for a Termite is

Answer 11

Egg
Larva
Pupa
Adult

Question 12

Incomplete life cycle of the Termite is

Answer 12

Egg
Nymph
Adult

Question 13

Colonies of subterranean termites consist of

Answer 13

Swarmers
Soldiers
Workers

Question 14

Ninety five percent of Termite damage in the world is caused by

Answer 14

Subterranean Termite

Question 15

Drywood Termites are commonly found in

Answer 15

California and Florida

Question 16

What is larger than subterranean termites and smaller than Dampwood termites

Answer 16

Drywood Termites

Question 17

A healthy drywood colonize is between 
1,000-2,000
2,000-2,500
2,500-3000
3,000-3,500

Answer 17

2,500 - 3,000

Question 18

Drywood termites do not require contact with the ground

T/F

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The most effective means of control for drywood termites is through fumigation.
T/F

Answer 19

True

Question 20

After fumigation for drywood termites their pellets should be

Answer 20

Removed or covered

Question 21

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

Answer 21

A girder

Question 22

The Outer wood member on a raised floor is

Answer 22

Joist

Question 23

A horizontal structural member which supports the load over an opening such as a door or window is called

Answer 23

Lintel

Question 24

Standard size of a crawlspace hole on a home should be

Answer 24

18” x 24”

Question 25

Coating to protect the wood from deterioration is called

Answer 25

Wood preservative

Question 26

Low quality or worn hose may suddenly ______ on the job.

Answer 26

Burst

Question 27

Typical tank used for termite control is

Answer 27

100 gallons

Question 28

• The basic piece of equipment used in any termite job is a _______ with a tank and ______ system used to inject termiticides into the soil, wall voids, and other areas to be treated.

Answer 28

Sprayer and pump

Question 29

• T/F: The pump is used to generate hydraulic pressure (the pressure created by fluids) to the pesticide directly in the line, rather than pressurizing the tank.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

• T/F: Problems such as non-uniform coverage and failure of a pesticide to reach the target organisms effectively may be solved, in part, through proper selection and operation of equipment.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

• Without accurate _________ of the sprayer, the amount of pesticide delivered will be incorrect, and concentrations exceeding the label’s directions will contaminate the spray area or result in runoff.

Answer 31

Calibration

Question 32

Protective gloves should always be washed thoroughly
before they are ever removed
After they are ever removed
Not at all

Answer 32

Before they are removed

Question 33

If a person has inhaled poisons dust in an enclosed area first

Call 911
Take him to fresh air
Face face

Answer 33

Take home to fresh air