PURDUE INTRO TO PEST MANAGEMENT FINAL EXAM LATEST 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027)
|A+ GRADED |GUARANTEED PASS
• Equipment for applying pesticides can be placed into five general groups: 1) bait applicators -
Answers -1. exterior bait stations
2. sprayers
3. aerosol and fogging equipment
4. dusters
• The amount of pressure that builds up in the tank is expressed as [a] or [b]. - Answers -o PSI
pounds per inch
• Sprayer pressure affects the amount of insecticide applied and the type of pesticide [a]. -
Answers -o Coverage
• Droplets of 100 to 00 microns are classified as [a], while droplets larger than 100 microns are
referred to as [b]. - Answers -o * fine sprays
o * course sprays
• Lacquers are too [a] to be applied with standard nozzles and tips, and the use of [b] and hand-
application is required. - Answers -o * thick
o * paintbrushes
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,• The concept of ULD treatments using a [a] involves distributing a very small amount of
concentrated insecticide solution over a relatively [b] area. - Answers -o * cold fogger
o * large
• Drplets produced by cold foggers are in the 5 to 15 micron range and remain airborne for
periods of [a] hours. - Answers -o * 2-6
• Generally, it is the size of the opening in the nozzle through which the liquid is forced which
determines the insecticide [a] size. - Answers -o * particle
o * droplet
• Regarding backpack or knapsack sprayers - Answers -o most professionals don't use tanks
exceeding the 3-gal. capacity
o they are used for applying herbicides and insecticides to building perimeter
o most use specialized hand-operated levers
• To keep up-to-date on pest control equipment, the professional can - Answers -o review
current trade magazines
o review equipment information brochures
o talk with their suppliers
o attend educational conferences and seminars
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,• Some important considerations when selecting the right pump for the job include - Answers -o
the amount of pressure needed for the spraying operation
o if high pressure or larger volume applications will be made
• Foam applicators - Answers -o have been mostly used for termite control efforts in the past
o are available as handheld units for applying to hard-to-reach structural voids
o provide good residual coverage
• If a compressed air sprayer is used daily, it should be cleaned thoroughly at least once a week.
To clean the tank - Answers -o rinse the tank thoroughly with clean water
o scrub the outside of the tank with steel wool and detergent
• A nozzle may be unclogged safely by - Answers -o using a soft bristle brush
o back-flushing with water
• Power sprayer nozzle performance depends on - Answers -o nozzle design or type
o operating pressure
o size of the opening
o distance from nozzle to target
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, • A power sprayer system can be broken down into five major components, including - Answers
-o tank
o pump and motor
o applicator or nozzle
• Liquid insecticidal sprays are categorized according to the size of the particle that makes up
the spray. Which of the following are correct ? - Answers -o coarse spray = droplet size of 100
microns and larger
o vapors = less than 0.001 microns
• Proper calibration of cold fogging equipment is critical because - Answers -o large droplets will
settle in the air too rapidly
o small droplets will be deflected around the target insect rather than hitting and sticking on it
o machines producing a visible fog create the potential for various hazards
• Provides an even coat of spray on flat surfaces - Answers -o flat-fan nozzle
• Simple in form and function, but probably the most important piece of (ULD) equipment in
the pest management industry - Answers -o Flashlight
• Pressurized aerosol containers - Answers -o PACS
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UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027)
|A+ GRADED |GUARANTEED PASS
• Equipment for applying pesticides can be placed into five general groups: 1) bait applicators -
Answers -1. exterior bait stations
2. sprayers
3. aerosol and fogging equipment
4. dusters
• The amount of pressure that builds up in the tank is expressed as [a] or [b]. - Answers -o PSI
pounds per inch
• Sprayer pressure affects the amount of insecticide applied and the type of pesticide [a]. -
Answers -o Coverage
• Droplets of 100 to 00 microns are classified as [a], while droplets larger than 100 microns are
referred to as [b]. - Answers -o * fine sprays
o * course sprays
• Lacquers are too [a] to be applied with standard nozzles and tips, and the use of [b] and hand-
application is required. - Answers -o * thick
o * paintbrushes
1|Page
,• The concept of ULD treatments using a [a] involves distributing a very small amount of
concentrated insecticide solution over a relatively [b] area. - Answers -o * cold fogger
o * large
• Drplets produced by cold foggers are in the 5 to 15 micron range and remain airborne for
periods of [a] hours. - Answers -o * 2-6
• Generally, it is the size of the opening in the nozzle through which the liquid is forced which
determines the insecticide [a] size. - Answers -o * particle
o * droplet
• Regarding backpack or knapsack sprayers - Answers -o most professionals don't use tanks
exceeding the 3-gal. capacity
o they are used for applying herbicides and insecticides to building perimeter
o most use specialized hand-operated levers
• To keep up-to-date on pest control equipment, the professional can - Answers -o review
current trade magazines
o review equipment information brochures
o talk with their suppliers
o attend educational conferences and seminars
2|Page
,• Some important considerations when selecting the right pump for the job include - Answers -o
the amount of pressure needed for the spraying operation
o if high pressure or larger volume applications will be made
• Foam applicators - Answers -o have been mostly used for termite control efforts in the past
o are available as handheld units for applying to hard-to-reach structural voids
o provide good residual coverage
• If a compressed air sprayer is used daily, it should be cleaned thoroughly at least once a week.
To clean the tank - Answers -o rinse the tank thoroughly with clean water
o scrub the outside of the tank with steel wool and detergent
• A nozzle may be unclogged safely by - Answers -o using a soft bristle brush
o back-flushing with water
• Power sprayer nozzle performance depends on - Answers -o nozzle design or type
o operating pressure
o size of the opening
o distance from nozzle to target
3|Page
, • A power sprayer system can be broken down into five major components, including - Answers
-o tank
o pump and motor
o applicator or nozzle
• Liquid insecticidal sprays are categorized according to the size of the particle that makes up
the spray. Which of the following are correct ? - Answers -o coarse spray = droplet size of 100
microns and larger
o vapors = less than 0.001 microns
• Proper calibration of cold fogging equipment is critical because - Answers -o large droplets will
settle in the air too rapidly
o small droplets will be deflected around the target insect rather than hitting and sticking on it
o machines producing a visible fog create the potential for various hazards
• Provides an even coat of spray on flat surfaces - Answers -o flat-fan nozzle
• Simple in form and function, but probably the most important piece of (ULD) equipment in
the pest management industry - Answers -o Flashlight
• Pressurized aerosol containers - Answers -o PACS
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