7A GENERAL PEST CONTROLS: UNIT 7. APPLICATION AND
MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT - TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Name and describe one popular type of compressed-air sprayer. - ans-The 1-
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gallon stainless steel sprayer. This sprayer with a multiple-
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spray nozzle can apply insecticides accurately into insect harborages.
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Name three commonly used sprayers in general pest control. - ans-Compressed-
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air sprayers, backpack sprayers, and power sprayers.
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What parts of a compressed-air sprayer should you inspect regularly? - ans-
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Check the spray tank inside and out. Look for pinholes and stripped threads. Examine the c
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heck valve and plunger cup of the pump unit for wear and damage. Inspect the hose for crac
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ks and soft spots. Check the nozzle by using a spray pattern check tray.
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For what types of applications might you use a pin-stream nozzle? - ans-
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Crack and crevice applications. An injection tool (extension tube) directs and narrows the st
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ream of pesticide. xz xz
For what types of applications might you use a flat-fan nozzle? - ans-
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For general or spot applications on even surfaces.
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How often should you clean a compressed-air sprayer? - ans-
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If you use your sprayer daily, clean it weekly. If you use it less often, clean it after each use.
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To mix insecticide concentrates, what temperature water should you put in the spray tank?
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Why? - ans-
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Cool. Warm water helps break down pesticides and increases their odor. Never use warm
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water to mix pesticide sprays. xz xz xz xz
True or False: Backpack sprayers are a good choice to apply pesticides in homes and small
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businesses. - ans-
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False. Backpack sprayers are designed for continuous spraying of large areas such as com
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mercial food facilities and warehouses. xz xz xz xz
What are some advantages of using bait stations? - ans-
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These devices are small and easy to move and place. They are designed to attract the targ
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et pest, not nontarget organisms. The toxin is contained, so that it is not easily accessible to
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children and pets. xz xz
Name some factors that determine success in baiting for pests. - ans-
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1. Know when, where, and how to place baits and bait stations.
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2. Choose the baits that you know pests like to eat.
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, 3. If using guns or other injection devices, keep the delivery tube capped when not in use so
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the bait does not dry out.
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4. Do not contaminate baits with spray insecticides that might make the bait less attractive t
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o pests.
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Name at least three kinds of traps used to monitor, catch, and/or kill pests. - ans-
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1. Snap (trigger) traps.
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2. Live traps.
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3. Glue boards.
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4. Insect light traps (ILTs).
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What type of pest would you be most likely to catch with a trigger trap?
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Where should you place the traps? - ans-
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Rodents (mice and rats). Place traps close to the walls, behind objects in dark corners, and i
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n other areas where rats and mice are active. Place traps so that rats and mice will pass dire
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ctly over the trigger as they follow their natural course of travel (usually close to a wall).
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Why is it important to match the size of a trigger trap with the size of the target rodent specie
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s? - ans-Using a mouse-
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sized snap trap to catch rats is inappropriate and ineffective. Conversely, using a rat trap to
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catch mice will lead to many sprung traps with few captures.
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What is the main advantage of using glue boards to catch rodents? The main drawback? -
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ans-
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The main advantage of using a glue board is that you can release non target catches relativ
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ely unharmed by applying a coating of vegetable or cooking oil. However, glue boards do n
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ot kill quickly. Captured animals may suffer a slow and inhumane death if they are left unatt
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ended for a long time or if they are discarded, still living, along with the glue board.
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What are bait applicators? For what type of application are they well suited? - ans-
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Bait applicators, or "guns," have dispensing tips that allow you to apply insecticidal pastes a
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nd gel baits packaged in various ways. They are well suited to treat cracks and crevices.
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What are the main purposes of sticky traps or pheromone traps? - ans-
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To identify the pest and help estimate the size of the pest population.
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True or False: You may safely place insect light traps (ILTs) near food preparation areas. -
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ans-False. ILTs may cause electrocuted flies to explode into prepared food.
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Describe the spray pattern delivered by a fan nozzle. - ans- xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
This nozzle puts out a band of spray. The liquid in the band is distributed like a bell-
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shaped curve: most in the center, less toward the edges. xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
What places on a power sprayer should you check regularly for wear? - ans-
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Check the hose and pump for wear and leaks to prevent accidental release. The nozzle is al
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so a wear point. Check its delivery pattern regularly.
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MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT - TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Name and describe one popular type of compressed-air sprayer. - ans-The 1-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
gallon stainless steel sprayer. This sprayer with a multiple-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
spray nozzle can apply insecticides accurately into insect harborages.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Name three commonly used sprayers in general pest control. - ans-Compressed-
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air sprayers, backpack sprayers, and power sprayers.
xz xz xz xz xz xz
What parts of a compressed-air sprayer should you inspect regularly? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Check the spray tank inside and out. Look for pinholes and stripped threads. Examine the c
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
heck valve and plunger cup of the pump unit for wear and damage. Inspect the hose for crac
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ks and soft spots. Check the nozzle by using a spray pattern check tray.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
For what types of applications might you use a pin-stream nozzle? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Crack and crevice applications. An injection tool (extension tube) directs and narrows the st
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ream of pesticide. xz xz
For what types of applications might you use a flat-fan nozzle? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
For general or spot applications on even surfaces.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
How often should you clean a compressed-air sprayer? - ans-
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If you use your sprayer daily, clean it weekly. If you use it less often, clean it after each use.
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To mix insecticide concentrates, what temperature water should you put in the spray tank?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Why? - ans-
xz xz xz
Cool. Warm water helps break down pesticides and increases their odor. Never use warm
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water to mix pesticide sprays. xz xz xz xz
True or False: Backpack sprayers are a good choice to apply pesticides in homes and small
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
businesses. - ans-
xz xz xz
False. Backpack sprayers are designed for continuous spraying of large areas such as com
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
mercial food facilities and warehouses. xz xz xz xz
What are some advantages of using bait stations? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
These devices are small and easy to move and place. They are designed to attract the targ
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
et pest, not nontarget organisms. The toxin is contained, so that it is not easily accessible to
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
children and pets. xz xz
Name some factors that determine success in baiting for pests. - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
1. Know when, where, and how to place baits and bait stations.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
2. Choose the baits that you know pests like to eat.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
, 3. If using guns or other injection devices, keep the delivery tube capped when not in use so
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the bait does not dry out.
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4. Do not contaminate baits with spray insecticides that might make the bait less attractive t
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o pests.
xz
Name at least three kinds of traps used to monitor, catch, and/or kill pests. - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
1. Snap (trigger) traps.
xz xz xz
2. Live traps.
xz xz
3. Glue boards.
xz xz
4. Insect light traps (ILTs).
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What type of pest would you be most likely to catch with a trigger trap?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Where should you place the traps? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Rodents (mice and rats). Place traps close to the walls, behind objects in dark corners, and i
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
n other areas where rats and mice are active. Place traps so that rats and mice will pass dire
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ctly over the trigger as they follow their natural course of travel (usually close to a wall).
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Why is it important to match the size of a trigger trap with the size of the target rodent specie
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
s? - ans-Using a mouse-
xz xz xz xz
sized snap trap to catch rats is inappropriate and ineffective. Conversely, using a rat trap to
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
catch mice will lead to many sprung traps with few captures.
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What is the main advantage of using glue boards to catch rodents? The main drawback? -
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ans-
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The main advantage of using a glue board is that you can release non target catches relativ
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ely unharmed by applying a coating of vegetable or cooking oil. However, glue boards do n
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ot kill quickly. Captured animals may suffer a slow and inhumane death if they are left unatt
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ended for a long time or if they are discarded, still living, along with the glue board.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
What are bait applicators? For what type of application are they well suited? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Bait applicators, or "guns," have dispensing tips that allow you to apply insecticidal pastes a
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
nd gel baits packaged in various ways. They are well suited to treat cracks and crevices.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
What are the main purposes of sticky traps or pheromone traps? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
To identify the pest and help estimate the size of the pest population.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
True or False: You may safely place insect light traps (ILTs) near food preparation areas. -
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ans-False. ILTs may cause electrocuted flies to explode into prepared food.
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Describe the spray pattern delivered by a fan nozzle. - ans- xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
This nozzle puts out a band of spray. The liquid in the band is distributed like a bell-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
shaped curve: most in the center, less toward the edges. xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
What places on a power sprayer should you check regularly for wear? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Check the hose and pump for wear and leaks to prevent accidental release. The nozzle is al
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
so a wear point. Check its delivery pattern regularly.
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