Structural Pest Control Board Branch 2 Field Rep Questions With Answers

Structural Pest Control Board Branch 2 Field Rep Questions With Answers What is the minimum amount of nymphal stages in a bed bug's life cycle prior to adulthood? - answer5 nymphal stages in a life cycle. What is the typical length of time a bed bug needs to complete each blood meal? - answer3-10 minutes What is a characterizing feature of the brown recluse spider? - answerViolin shaped marking on top of the cephalothorax. Where does the larval stage of a cluster fly develop? - answerEarthworms What is the maximum space between the placement of traps when dealing with a severe mouse infestation? - answer6 feet Which of the following pesticide formulations should be used to Avoid visible residue? - answerEmulsifiable Concentrations What recommendations should be made to a homeowner prior to a flea treatment? - answerSweep and clean all time and wood floors. How many egg capsules does a female German cockroach produce in one life time? - answerBetween 4 & 8 How many eggs does one German cockroach egg capsule contain? - answerBetween 30 & 40 eggs How many instars will a German cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? - answerBetween 6 & 7 What is an instar? - answera phase between two periods of molting in the development of an insect larva or other invertebrate animal. How long does a German cockroach adult live? - answerUp to 10 months How many generations can a German cockroach population grow in one year? - answer3-4 generations This insect is nocturnal and commonly found in food preparation areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. - answerGerman cockroach Can cockroaches carry disease organisms? - answerYes! On the loins and bristles of their body as well as on the sticky pads of their feet. They will also defecate on food spreading disease. Examples include dysentery, staphylococcus, streptococcus, and ecoli bacterias. What is the smallest of the domestic cockroaches? - answerThe Brown Banded Roach How many eggs does one Brown Banded cockroach egg capsule contain? - answerAbout 18 eggs. How many days does it take a brown banded cockroach egg to hatch? - answer50-90 days How many instars will a brown banded cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? - answer6-8 instars What is a characteristic feature of the Brown Banded Cockroach? - answerPale brown bands alternating with dark brown bands. How many egg capsules does a female Oriental cockroach produce in one life time? - answer8 How many eggs does one Oriental cockroach egg capsule contain? - answer16 How many instars will an oriental cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? - answer7-10 instars How long does an adult Oriental cockroach live? - answerAbout 1 year What color are oriental cockroaches? - answerBlack to dark brown Where are oriental cockroaches often found? - answerDamp, secluded such as crawl spaces, basements, and drains. Damp crawl spaces are excellent breeding locations. They are often found in bathtubs because it lacks sticky pads on its feet and cannot climb the smooth sides. What cockroach has a bad odor - answerOriental cockroaches How many eggs does one American cockroach egg capsule contain? - answerApproximately 15 eggs Where does an American cockroach egg capsule need to be left to survive? - answerA Warm, Damp Environment. How often does the female American Cockroach produce an egg capsule? - answerOne egg capsule can be produced each week. How should you put bait stations from a man made structure? - answer50" feet away from a structure Roof rats identification features? - answerLarge eyes Tail longer than body and head Large ears Nose pointed Body light slender Norwegian or Norway Rat identification features? - answerSmall eyes Tail shorter than body and head Small ears Nose blunt Body heavy and thick Which rat has the largest feces? - answerThe Norwegian or Norway Rat Rub marks along the wall is considered what type of infestation? - answerRodent infestation Things to look for Rodent Infestation? - answerGnaw marks on wood and other materials; they do this to keep their teeth sharp. Droppings an aid to identification, and urine stains and order.