OREGON CATEGORY G INDUSTRIAL,
INSTITUTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2027 INSTANT
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1. Which best defines structural pest control?
A. Control of pests in agricultural crops only
B. Control of pests in buildings and man-made structures
C. Control of aquatic pests in lakes and rivers
D. Control of wildlife in forests
Rationale: Structural pest control focuses on pests affecting
human-made buildings such as homes, hospitals, and
institutions.
Correct Answer: B
2. Which insect is most commonly associated with termite
damage in structures?
A. Carpenter ants
B. Termites
C. Fleas
D. Bed bugs
,Rationale: Termites are primary structural pests that feed on
cellulose in wood.
Correct Answer: B
3. What is the primary purpose of Integrated Pest
Management (IPM)?
A. Eliminate all pesticides use completely
B. Use multiple strategies to manage pests economically and
safely
C. Increase pesticide application frequency
D. Focus only on chemical control methods
Rationale: IPM combines biological, mechanical, cultural, and
chemical methods.
Correct Answer: B
4. Which pesticide formulation is most likely to leave visible
residue?
A. Emulsifiable concentrate
B. Wettable powder
C. Dust
D. Granule
Rationale: Wettable powders often leave visible residues after
application.
Correct Answer: B
,5. What is the most important step before applying any
pesticide?
A. Mixing pesticide quickly
B. Reading the pesticide label
C. Increasing dosage for better results
D. Applying during windy conditions
Rationale: The label is a legal document and must always be
followed.
Correct Answer: B
6. Which pest is commonly found in stored food products in
institutions?
A. Cockroaches
B. Clothes moths
C. Grain beetles
D. Termites
Rationale: Grain beetles infest stored food in kitchens and
warehouses.
Correct Answer: C
7. What does pesticide resistance mean?
A. Pests avoid treated areas
B. Pests are killed faster by chemicals
, C. Pests survive repeated exposure to a pesticide
D. Pesticides become stronger over time
Rationale: Resistance occurs when pests evolve to survive
treatments.
Correct Answer: C
8. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is most
important when handling pesticides?
A. Sunglasses
B. Respirator
C. Gloves and protective clothing
D. Hard hat
Rationale: PPE protects against pesticide exposure through skin
and inhalation.
Correct Answer: C
9. What is the main route of pesticide exposure for
applicators?
A. Eye contact only
B. Skin absorption
C. Hearing exposure
D. Foot contact only
INSTITUTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2027 INSTANT
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1. Which best defines structural pest control?
A. Control of pests in agricultural crops only
B. Control of pests in buildings and man-made structures
C. Control of aquatic pests in lakes and rivers
D. Control of wildlife in forests
Rationale: Structural pest control focuses on pests affecting
human-made buildings such as homes, hospitals, and
institutions.
Correct Answer: B
2. Which insect is most commonly associated with termite
damage in structures?
A. Carpenter ants
B. Termites
C. Fleas
D. Bed bugs
,Rationale: Termites are primary structural pests that feed on
cellulose in wood.
Correct Answer: B
3. What is the primary purpose of Integrated Pest
Management (IPM)?
A. Eliminate all pesticides use completely
B. Use multiple strategies to manage pests economically and
safely
C. Increase pesticide application frequency
D. Focus only on chemical control methods
Rationale: IPM combines biological, mechanical, cultural, and
chemical methods.
Correct Answer: B
4. Which pesticide formulation is most likely to leave visible
residue?
A. Emulsifiable concentrate
B. Wettable powder
C. Dust
D. Granule
Rationale: Wettable powders often leave visible residues after
application.
Correct Answer: B
,5. What is the most important step before applying any
pesticide?
A. Mixing pesticide quickly
B. Reading the pesticide label
C. Increasing dosage for better results
D. Applying during windy conditions
Rationale: The label is a legal document and must always be
followed.
Correct Answer: B
6. Which pest is commonly found in stored food products in
institutions?
A. Cockroaches
B. Clothes moths
C. Grain beetles
D. Termites
Rationale: Grain beetles infest stored food in kitchens and
warehouses.
Correct Answer: C
7. What does pesticide resistance mean?
A. Pests avoid treated areas
B. Pests are killed faster by chemicals
, C. Pests survive repeated exposure to a pesticide
D. Pesticides become stronger over time
Rationale: Resistance occurs when pests evolve to survive
treatments.
Correct Answer: C
8. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is most
important when handling pesticides?
A. Sunglasses
B. Respirator
C. Gloves and protective clothing
D. Hard hat
Rationale: PPE protects against pesticide exposure through skin
and inhalation.
Correct Answer: C
9. What is the main route of pesticide exposure for
applicators?
A. Eye contact only
B. Skin absorption
C. Hearing exposure
D. Foot contact only
