TEXAS TERMITE CONTROL LICENSING EXAM – PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Core Domains
*- Subterranean Termite Biology and Identification*
*- Drywood and Dampwood Termite Characteristics*
*- Wood-Destroying Insect Identification (Carpenter Ants, Beetles, Bees)*
- Pesticide Labels, Safety, and Application Calculations
*- Texas Structural Pest Control Regulations and Legal Compliance*
*- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles for Termite Control*
*- Inspection Techniques and Reporting Standards*
*- Treatment Methods: Soil Treatments, Bait Systems, and Wood Treatments*
*- Ethics and Professional Standards in Pest Control*
*- Environmental Safety and Restricted-Use Pesticides*
Introduction
This practice exam is designed to prepare candidates for the Texas Structural Pest Control Termite Category
Licensing Examination. The assessment evaluates essential knowledge and skills required for professional
termite control practice in Texas, including termite biology, identification of wood-destroying organisms,
pesticide safety and label comprehension, state regulatory compliance, inspection protocols, treatment
methodologies, and ethical decision-making. The exam consists of multiple-choice and scenario-based
questions that emphasize real-world application, critical thinking, and professional judgment. Candidates
will encounter questions ranging from foundational theory to complex field scenarios requiring analysis and
appropriate action selection. Mastery of this content ensures competence in protecting structures from
termite damage while maintaining safety, regulatory adherence, and environmental stewardship.
,Section One: Questions 1–100
Question 1
Which termite species is most destructive and commonly found in Texas structures?
A. Formosan subterranean termite
B. Eastern subterranean termite
C. Drywood termite
D. Dampwood termite
🟢 B. Eastern subterranean termite
🔴 RATIONALE: The Eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes) is the most widespread and
destructive termite species in Texas, commonly infesting residential and commercial structures throughout the
state.
Question 2
What is the primary food source for subterranean termites?
, A. Concrete
B. Cellulose
C. Plastic
D. Metal
🟢 B. Cellulose
🔴 RATIONALE: Cellulose, found in wood and plant materials, is the primary nutritional source for all termite
species. Subterranean termites require cellulose for energy and colony growth.
Question 3
Which agency regulates pesticide use and licensing for pest control operators in Texas?
A. EPA
B. USDA
C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
D. CDC
🟢 C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
🔴 RATIONALE: The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) oversees pesticide licensing, registration, and
regulation in Texas, including structural pest control services.
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
*- Subterranean Termite Biology and Identification*
*- Drywood and Dampwood Termite Characteristics*
*- Wood-Destroying Insect Identification (Carpenter Ants, Beetles, Bees)*
- Pesticide Labels, Safety, and Application Calculations
*- Texas Structural Pest Control Regulations and Legal Compliance*
*- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles for Termite Control*
*- Inspection Techniques and Reporting Standards*
*- Treatment Methods: Soil Treatments, Bait Systems, and Wood Treatments*
*- Ethics and Professional Standards in Pest Control*
*- Environmental Safety and Restricted-Use Pesticides*
Introduction
This practice exam is designed to prepare candidates for the Texas Structural Pest Control Termite Category
Licensing Examination. The assessment evaluates essential knowledge and skills required for professional
termite control practice in Texas, including termite biology, identification of wood-destroying organisms,
pesticide safety and label comprehension, state regulatory compliance, inspection protocols, treatment
methodologies, and ethical decision-making. The exam consists of multiple-choice and scenario-based
questions that emphasize real-world application, critical thinking, and professional judgment. Candidates
will encounter questions ranging from foundational theory to complex field scenarios requiring analysis and
appropriate action selection. Mastery of this content ensures competence in protecting structures from
termite damage while maintaining safety, regulatory adherence, and environmental stewardship.
,Section One: Questions 1–100
Question 1
Which termite species is most destructive and commonly found in Texas structures?
A. Formosan subterranean termite
B. Eastern subterranean termite
C. Drywood termite
D. Dampwood termite
🟢 B. Eastern subterranean termite
🔴 RATIONALE: The Eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes) is the most widespread and
destructive termite species in Texas, commonly infesting residential and commercial structures throughout the
state.
Question 2
What is the primary food source for subterranean termites?
, A. Concrete
B. Cellulose
C. Plastic
D. Metal
🟢 B. Cellulose
🔴 RATIONALE: Cellulose, found in wood and plant materials, is the primary nutritional source for all termite
species. Subterranean termites require cellulose for energy and colony growth.
Question 3
Which agency regulates pesticide use and licensing for pest control operators in Texas?
A. EPA
B. USDA
C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
D. CDC
🟢 C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
🔴 RATIONALE: The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) oversees pesticide licensing, registration, and
regulation in Texas, including structural pest control services.
