NPMA FIELD GUIDE - 150 GENERAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS 100%
What is the key identifying characteristic of powderpost beetle damage? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- "Small, round exit holes in wood."
What is the average size of a bed bug? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "4-5 mm, about the
size of an apple seed."
What is the primary distinguishing feature of the German cockroach? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- Two dark parallel stripes on the pronotum.
What is the average lifespan of a German cockroach? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 100-
200 days.
Where are German cockroaches most likely found in a structure? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- In kitchens and bathrooms near food and water sources.
How many eggs does a German cockroach egg capsule typically contain? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- 30-40 eggs.
What is the main control method for German cockroaches? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Baiting and sanitation.
Which termite species builds mud tubes for travel? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Subterranean termites.
What is the primary food source for subterranean termites? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Cellulose found in wood and plant materials.
How can you identify a termite swarm? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "Winged reproductives
emerging, discarded wings, and a sudden appearance of insects indoors."
What is the average size of a subterranean termite worker? - CORRECT ANSWES --
"1/8 inch long, creamy-white, and soft-bodied."
, What is a key sign of subterranean termite infestation? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Mud
tubes on foundations or wood structures.
How can you differentiate between a carpenter ant and a termite? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- "Carpenter ants have a narrow waist and bent antennae, while termites
have a broad waist and straight antennae."
What is the primary sign of a carpenter ant infestation? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Sawdust-like frass near wooden structures.
Where do carpenter ants typically nest? - CORRECT ANSWES -- In damp or decayed
wood indoors or outdoors.
What is the average size of a carpenter ant worker? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 6-12 mm
long.
What is the main food source for carpenter ants? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Sugary
substances like honeydew and proteins.
What physical feature distinguishes a powderpost beetle from other beetles? -
CORRECT ANSWES -- "Fine, powdery frass left behind near infested wood."
What type of wood do powderpost beetles infest? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Hardwoods
like oak and ash.
How can you treat a powderpost beetle infestation? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Fumigation or replacing infested wood.
What is the lifecycle of a powderpost beetle? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "Egg, larva,
pupa, adult."
Where are bed bugs commonly found? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "In cracks and
crevices near sleeping areas, such as mattresses and bed frames."
What is the main food source for bed bugs? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Blood from
humans or animals.
How often do bed bugs feed? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "Every 5-10 days, typically at
night."
What is the best method for controlling bed bugs? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "Heat
treatments, vacuuming, and pesticide application."
What is the key identifying characteristic of houseflies? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Large
compound eyes and gray thorax with dark stripes.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS 100%
What is the key identifying characteristic of powderpost beetle damage? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- "Small, round exit holes in wood."
What is the average size of a bed bug? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "4-5 mm, about the
size of an apple seed."
What is the primary distinguishing feature of the German cockroach? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- Two dark parallel stripes on the pronotum.
What is the average lifespan of a German cockroach? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 100-
200 days.
Where are German cockroaches most likely found in a structure? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- In kitchens and bathrooms near food and water sources.
How many eggs does a German cockroach egg capsule typically contain? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- 30-40 eggs.
What is the main control method for German cockroaches? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Baiting and sanitation.
Which termite species builds mud tubes for travel? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Subterranean termites.
What is the primary food source for subterranean termites? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Cellulose found in wood and plant materials.
How can you identify a termite swarm? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "Winged reproductives
emerging, discarded wings, and a sudden appearance of insects indoors."
What is the average size of a subterranean termite worker? - CORRECT ANSWES --
"1/8 inch long, creamy-white, and soft-bodied."
, What is a key sign of subterranean termite infestation? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Mud
tubes on foundations or wood structures.
How can you differentiate between a carpenter ant and a termite? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- "Carpenter ants have a narrow waist and bent antennae, while termites
have a broad waist and straight antennae."
What is the primary sign of a carpenter ant infestation? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Sawdust-like frass near wooden structures.
Where do carpenter ants typically nest? - CORRECT ANSWES -- In damp or decayed
wood indoors or outdoors.
What is the average size of a carpenter ant worker? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 6-12 mm
long.
What is the main food source for carpenter ants? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Sugary
substances like honeydew and proteins.
What physical feature distinguishes a powderpost beetle from other beetles? -
CORRECT ANSWES -- "Fine, powdery frass left behind near infested wood."
What type of wood do powderpost beetles infest? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Hardwoods
like oak and ash.
How can you treat a powderpost beetle infestation? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Fumigation or replacing infested wood.
What is the lifecycle of a powderpost beetle? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "Egg, larva,
pupa, adult."
Where are bed bugs commonly found? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "In cracks and
crevices near sleeping areas, such as mattresses and bed frames."
What is the main food source for bed bugs? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Blood from
humans or animals.
How often do bed bugs feed? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "Every 5-10 days, typically at
night."
What is the best method for controlling bed bugs? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "Heat
treatments, vacuuming, and pesticide application."
What is the key identifying characteristic of houseflies? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Large
compound eyes and gray thorax with dark stripes.
