Answers
What would be the best treatment for wood boring bees?
(Ans- Treat each boring hole
When treating bees and wasps around eaves, should you have customers leave or
just stay inside?
(Ans- Leave
Which beetle has three segmented antennae ending in club?
(Ans- Red Flour Beetle
When treating inside wall voids which chemical is best?
(Ans- Dust
Who do you call first for a chemical spill?
(Ans- 911
In the event of an accidental pesticide release or spill that could jeopardize public
safety, which of the following agencies must be notified after the spill has been
cleaned up?
(Ans- County agricultural commissioner
What insect does not have a complete metamorphosis?
,(Ans- Bedbug
For live trapping what license do you need?
(Ans- Department of Fish & Game Live trap license
What issues may you encounter if you do not rinse you sprayer?
(Ans- Chemical less effective
Which of the following spiders is considered a hunter?
(Ans- Wolf spider
How often should you clean your sprayer tank if it is used daily?
(Ans- Once a week
When putting sprayer equipment in storage you should do what?
(Ans- Eliminate all chemical residues
When must eyewear (goggles) be worn?
(Ans- When handling and applying pesticides
How many years must you keep service records? (Ans- 3
Which of the following pests have a violin shape on the back of the neck?
,(Ans- Brown recluse spider
How many eggs can a flea lay in a lifetime?
(Ans- Approx. 2000
How far can a flea larvae travel?
(Ans- Less than an inch
Where do you target when spraying a lawn for fleas?
(Ans- Shaded areas where pets rest
How many pounds per inch for spraying fleas/lawns?
(Ans- 10-15 psi
How often can you retreat for fleas?
(Ans- Every Three Weeks
What is the most common flea?
(Ans- Cat flea
What is the quickest means of knockdown for control of fleas in a lawn?
(Ans- Power Spray
, Should you spray concrete when treating for fleas?
(Ans- No
Should an occupant clean wood floors prior to flea treatment?
(Ans- No
How many PSI for spraying fleas for indoor treatment?
(Ans- Low but consistent pressure (about 7 to 10 psi)
What pressure should be used when treating carpet beetles?
(Ans- 10 psi
It is usually recommended that pesticide treatments be performed:
(Ans- When problem becomes severe
What is appropriate pressure for crack and crevice treatments?
(Ans- 5-10 psi
In California, what is the most common carpet beetle?
(Ans- Varied carpet beetle
What agency identifies plants/animals for protection?
(Ans- EPA