COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS | LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
CALIFORNIA
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
BRANCH 2 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
LATEST UPDATE - JUST RELEASED
VERIFIED Q&A BRANCH 2 DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
, EXAM COVERAGE AREAS
Branch 2: General Pest Identification & Biology
• Cockroaches German American Oriental
• Ants Argentine carpenter
• Bed bugs fleas ticks
• Rodents mice rats biology
Branch 2: Pesticides & Application & Safety
• Pesticide types insecticides rodenticides IGR
• Formulations baits dusts sprays
• Application equipment PPE
• Safety toxicity label SDS
Branch 2: Laws, Regulations & IPM
• California laws Business Professions Code
• SPCB regulations Title16
• IPM integrated pest management
• Label comprehension
CA SPCB Branch 2 Field Rep Exam Verified Solutions Latest Update Page 2
, QUESTION 1: German cockroach identification and control?
A) Small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 parallel dark stripes pronotum ootheca 30-40 eggs fast breeding
indoor kitchen, control gel baits IGR sanitation crack crevice
B) Large American
C) Oriental
D) No control
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 parallel dark stripes pronotum
ootheca 30-40 eggs fast breeding indoor kitchen, control gel baits IGR sanitation crack
crevice
RATIONALE: German cockroach Blattella germanica small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 dark stripes pronotum
carries ootheca 30-40 eggs indoor kitchens bathrooms fast breeding. Control IPM sanitation eliminate food
water, gel baits hydramethylnon fipronil crack crevice, IGR hydroprene, dusts, residual pyrethroids. Identify
vs American large 4cm reddish flying vs Oriental dark.
QUESTION 2: Rodent control rats mice IPM and baiting?
A) Norway roof rat mice droppings gnaw marks, IPM sanitation exclusion trapping snap glue,
rodenticides anticoagulant single multi-dose bait stations secured tamper-resistant
B) No control
C) Only trapping
D) Only bait
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Norway roof rat mice droppings gnaw marks, IPM sanitation
exclusion trapping snap glue, rodenticides anticoagulant single multi-dose bait
stations secured tamper-resistant
RATIONALE: Rodents: Norway rat burrows ground large, roof rat attic slender, house mouse small. Signs
droppings gnaw rub marks. IPM inspection sanitation food water exclusion sealing holes >1/4 inch mice >1/2
inch rats. Trapping snap glue live. Rodenticides anticoagulant first gen warfarin multi-dose second gen
brodifacoum single-dose Vitamin K antidote, bait stations tamper-resistant secured label requirements.
Safety PPE.
QUESTION 3: Pesticide label sections and Title 16 regulations?
A) Label EPA Reg signal word Danger Warning Caution PPE first aid active ingredient, CA Business
Professions 8504 Branch2 general pests, Title16 SPCB rules Field Rep licensing
B) No label
C) Only EPA
D) Only Title16
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Label EPA Reg signal word Danger Warning Caution PPE first
aid active ingredient, CA Business Professions 8504 Branch2 general pests, Title16
SPCB rules Field Rep licensing
RATIONALE: Laws: CA Business Professions Code 8504-8505 Branch2 general pests exclusion not wood
destroying. Title16 Division19 SPCB regulations licensing Field Rep exam requires 6 months experience.
Pesticide label EPA registration number signal word Danger highly toxic Warning moderately Caution
slightly active ingredient percentage PPE requirements first aid precautionary statements directions use
restricted entry. SDS. IPM monitoring thresholds non-chemical first.
QUESTION 4: German cockroach identification and control?
CA SPCB Branch 2 Field Rep Exam Verified Solutions Latest Update Page 3
, A) Small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 parallel dark stripes pronotum ootheca 30-40 eggs fast breeding
indoor kitchen, control gel baits IGR sanitation crack crevice
B) Large American
C) Oriental
D) No control
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 parallel dark stripes pronotum
ootheca 30-40 eggs fast breeding indoor kitchen, control gel baits IGR sanitation crack
crevice
RATIONALE: German cockroach Blattella germanica small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 dark stripes pronotum
carries ootheca 30-40 eggs indoor kitchens bathrooms fast breeding. Control IPM sanitation eliminate food
water, gel baits hydramethylnon fipronil crack crevice, IGR hydroprene, dusts, residual pyrethroids. Identify
vs American large 4cm reddish flying vs Oriental dark.
QUESTION 5: Rodent control rats mice IPM and baiting?
A) Norway roof rat mice droppings gnaw marks, IPM sanitation exclusion trapping snap glue,
rodenticides anticoagulant single multi-dose bait stations secured tamper-resistant
B) No control
C) Only trapping
D) Only bait
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Norway roof rat mice droppings gnaw marks, IPM sanitation
exclusion trapping snap glue, rodenticides anticoagulant single multi-dose bait
stations secured tamper-resistant
RATIONALE: Rodents: Norway rat burrows ground large, roof rat attic slender, house mouse small. Signs
droppings gnaw rub marks. IPM inspection sanitation food water exclusion sealing holes >1/4 inch mice >1/2
inch rats. Trapping snap glue live. Rodenticides anticoagulant first gen warfarin multi-dose second gen
brodifacoum single-dose Vitamin K antidote, bait stations tamper-resistant secured label requirements.
Safety PPE.
QUESTION 6: Pesticide label sections and Title 16 regulations?
A) Label EPA Reg signal word Danger Warning Caution PPE first aid active ingredient, CA Business
Professions 8504 Branch2 general pests, Title16 SPCB rules Field Rep licensing
B) No label
C) Only EPA
D) Only Title16
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Label EPA Reg signal word Danger Warning Caution PPE first
aid active ingredient, CA Business Professions 8504 Branch2 general pests, Title16
SPCB rules Field Rep licensing
RATIONALE: Laws: CA Business Professions Code 8504-8505 Branch2 general pests exclusion not wood
destroying. Title16 Division19 SPCB regulations licensing Field Rep exam requires 6 months experience.
Pesticide label EPA registration number signal word Danger highly toxic Warning moderately Caution
slightly active ingredient percentage PPE requirements first aid precautionary statements directions use
restricted entry. SDS. IPM monitoring thresholds non-chemical first.
QUESTION 7: German cockroach identification and control?
CA SPCB Branch 2 Field Rep Exam Verified Solutions Latest Update Page 4
CALIFORNIA
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
BRANCH 2 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
LATEST UPDATE - JUST RELEASED
VERIFIED Q&A BRANCH 2 DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
, EXAM COVERAGE AREAS
Branch 2: General Pest Identification & Biology
• Cockroaches German American Oriental
• Ants Argentine carpenter
• Bed bugs fleas ticks
• Rodents mice rats biology
Branch 2: Pesticides & Application & Safety
• Pesticide types insecticides rodenticides IGR
• Formulations baits dusts sprays
• Application equipment PPE
• Safety toxicity label SDS
Branch 2: Laws, Regulations & IPM
• California laws Business Professions Code
• SPCB regulations Title16
• IPM integrated pest management
• Label comprehension
CA SPCB Branch 2 Field Rep Exam Verified Solutions Latest Update Page 2
, QUESTION 1: German cockroach identification and control?
A) Small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 parallel dark stripes pronotum ootheca 30-40 eggs fast breeding
indoor kitchen, control gel baits IGR sanitation crack crevice
B) Large American
C) Oriental
D) No control
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 parallel dark stripes pronotum
ootheca 30-40 eggs fast breeding indoor kitchen, control gel baits IGR sanitation crack
crevice
RATIONALE: German cockroach Blattella germanica small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 dark stripes pronotum
carries ootheca 30-40 eggs indoor kitchens bathrooms fast breeding. Control IPM sanitation eliminate food
water, gel baits hydramethylnon fipronil crack crevice, IGR hydroprene, dusts, residual pyrethroids. Identify
vs American large 4cm reddish flying vs Oriental dark.
QUESTION 2: Rodent control rats mice IPM and baiting?
A) Norway roof rat mice droppings gnaw marks, IPM sanitation exclusion trapping snap glue,
rodenticides anticoagulant single multi-dose bait stations secured tamper-resistant
B) No control
C) Only trapping
D) Only bait
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Norway roof rat mice droppings gnaw marks, IPM sanitation
exclusion trapping snap glue, rodenticides anticoagulant single multi-dose bait
stations secured tamper-resistant
RATIONALE: Rodents: Norway rat burrows ground large, roof rat attic slender, house mouse small. Signs
droppings gnaw rub marks. IPM inspection sanitation food water exclusion sealing holes >1/4 inch mice >1/2
inch rats. Trapping snap glue live. Rodenticides anticoagulant first gen warfarin multi-dose second gen
brodifacoum single-dose Vitamin K antidote, bait stations tamper-resistant secured label requirements.
Safety PPE.
QUESTION 3: Pesticide label sections and Title 16 regulations?
A) Label EPA Reg signal word Danger Warning Caution PPE first aid active ingredient, CA Business
Professions 8504 Branch2 general pests, Title16 SPCB rules Field Rep licensing
B) No label
C) Only EPA
D) Only Title16
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Label EPA Reg signal word Danger Warning Caution PPE first
aid active ingredient, CA Business Professions 8504 Branch2 general pests, Title16
SPCB rules Field Rep licensing
RATIONALE: Laws: CA Business Professions Code 8504-8505 Branch2 general pests exclusion not wood
destroying. Title16 Division19 SPCB regulations licensing Field Rep exam requires 6 months experience.
Pesticide label EPA registration number signal word Danger highly toxic Warning moderately Caution
slightly active ingredient percentage PPE requirements first aid precautionary statements directions use
restricted entry. SDS. IPM monitoring thresholds non-chemical first.
QUESTION 4: German cockroach identification and control?
CA SPCB Branch 2 Field Rep Exam Verified Solutions Latest Update Page 3
, A) Small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 parallel dark stripes pronotum ootheca 30-40 eggs fast breeding
indoor kitchen, control gel baits IGR sanitation crack crevice
B) Large American
C) Oriental
D) No control
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 parallel dark stripes pronotum
ootheca 30-40 eggs fast breeding indoor kitchen, control gel baits IGR sanitation crack
crevice
RATIONALE: German cockroach Blattella germanica small 1.3-1.6cm light brown 2 dark stripes pronotum
carries ootheca 30-40 eggs indoor kitchens bathrooms fast breeding. Control IPM sanitation eliminate food
water, gel baits hydramethylnon fipronil crack crevice, IGR hydroprene, dusts, residual pyrethroids. Identify
vs American large 4cm reddish flying vs Oriental dark.
QUESTION 5: Rodent control rats mice IPM and baiting?
A) Norway roof rat mice droppings gnaw marks, IPM sanitation exclusion trapping snap glue,
rodenticides anticoagulant single multi-dose bait stations secured tamper-resistant
B) No control
C) Only trapping
D) Only bait
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Norway roof rat mice droppings gnaw marks, IPM sanitation
exclusion trapping snap glue, rodenticides anticoagulant single multi-dose bait
stations secured tamper-resistant
RATIONALE: Rodents: Norway rat burrows ground large, roof rat attic slender, house mouse small. Signs
droppings gnaw rub marks. IPM inspection sanitation food water exclusion sealing holes >1/4 inch mice >1/2
inch rats. Trapping snap glue live. Rodenticides anticoagulant first gen warfarin multi-dose second gen
brodifacoum single-dose Vitamin K antidote, bait stations tamper-resistant secured label requirements.
Safety PPE.
QUESTION 6: Pesticide label sections and Title 16 regulations?
A) Label EPA Reg signal word Danger Warning Caution PPE first aid active ingredient, CA Business
Professions 8504 Branch2 general pests, Title16 SPCB rules Field Rep licensing
B) No label
C) Only EPA
D) Only Title16
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Label EPA Reg signal word Danger Warning Caution PPE first
aid active ingredient, CA Business Professions 8504 Branch2 general pests, Title16
SPCB rules Field Rep licensing
RATIONALE: Laws: CA Business Professions Code 8504-8505 Branch2 general pests exclusion not wood
destroying. Title16 Division19 SPCB regulations licensing Field Rep exam requires 6 months experience.
Pesticide label EPA registration number signal word Danger highly toxic Warning moderately Caution
slightly active ingredient percentage PPE requirements first aid precautionary statements directions use
restricted entry. SDS. IPM monitoring thresholds non-chemical first.
QUESTION 7: German cockroach identification and control?
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