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QAL: Category A - Residential,
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Industrial, and Institutional Pest
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Control Questions With Answers
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✔✔an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses
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on long-term prevention of pests
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Combination of Techniques: // //




-Biological control //




-Habitat manipulation
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-Cultural Control//




-Chemical Control //




Inspection - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔searching for sign
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of pests and conditions that favor pest build up
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Monitoring - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔-a systematic
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method of observing pests or their activity
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-monitor before and during managing pests
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,-help determine if a management strategy is successful
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Describe Pheromones - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔-
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chemicals normally produced by certain insects and
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animals that affect behavior/
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-Used to find a mate, feeding areas, trails, etc
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-Used to control pests in traps and baits
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How far apart should pheromone traps be placed in a
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building? - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔-Small Space; every
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250-500 sq. ft.
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-Large Space: every 1,000 to 2,000 sq. ft.
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What are the thresholds for action in pest control? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔-the point at which pest
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control is deemed necessary
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1. Health and Safety dangers
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2. Legal restrictions on pest infestations
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3. Levels of pest tolerance
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,Describe the Health and Safety Threshold for action? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔-damage to or contamination
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of: structures, stored food products, food prep areas,
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schools, hospitals, or potential human injury
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-mosquitoes, africanized bees, fleas, rodents, etc..// // // // //




Describe Legal threshold for action? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✔✔-Health Codes and regulations that limit
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pest infestation or damage in an area
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-Could be that a building is not up to code because of pest
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damage or contamination
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Describe Pest Acceptance Threshold? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✔✔-An individual or organizations pest
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tolerance level
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-Some Individuals might have zero tolerance, some might
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have high tolerance.
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-Organizations that protect historical artifacts might have // // // // // //



zero or low tolerance;
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-A dude who lives in a tree house in the Amazon will
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probably have a high pest tolerance.
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, What are common pest control methods used to prevent
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pest outbreaks? - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔1. Sanitation
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2. Habitat Modification
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3. Trapping
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4. Apply Pesticide
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5. Use Natural Enemies
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What do habitats provide pests? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✔✔-Provide some or all living requirements
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- Food, water
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-Shelter
-Ideal temperatures and humidity
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-protection from enemies // //




How can you modify a habitat that is outdoors? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔-Trim trees/vegetation away
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from buildings
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-eliminate trash //




-Keep trash bins closed
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-provide drainage for standing water
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-clean up animal waste/feed
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