Aptive California Study Guide Part 1 Complete Solution

APTIVE CALIFORNIA STUDY GUIDE PART 1 COMPLETE SOLUTION An aversion to new objects is the behavioral trait of a roof rat that makes it necessary to pre-bait traps at the beginning of a control program. Exclusion is trimming back foliage and sealing holes as a non-chemical control method. Norway rats would most likely be found in a __________of a structure. sub-area The first action to take in response to consumer complaints of rats in the attic is to inspect the attic and adjacent areas for pest activity. The application procedure for rodent bait to be used to control an infestation of mice in a family residence is: place at ground level in an anchored and locked, tamper-resistant bait station. After a rodent control program has been established, _________to maintain treatment effectiveness. eliminate harborages Rodent bait used in bait stations should be checked at least weekly and relocated after three weeks if there are no signs of acceptance. A ______ inch opening will allow adult mice to enter a structure. 1/4 A rat infestation can be identified by urinary stains A ________ is most likely to infest homes or businesses. roof rat Stains on the side of a pipe and other structure would be a sign of a roof rat When rodent proofing a structure for rats, the minimum size opening that should be sealed is 1/2 inch A _________ can act as a trap and monitoring tool for insect IPM programs. glue board The _________ Rat has a capsule shaped fecal matter ¾ to 1 inch in length. Norway A ________ sized spindle shaped fecal dropping indicates a roof rat infestation. 1/2 inch The _______ Rat is known to have the largest fecal size. Norway The roof rat can be identified by its tail being longer than its body. A major structural pest in California is the roof rat Traps/baits would be considered a primary treatment method for a rodent infestation. A ________ should be used when treating ants coming out of a light fixture. Duster Non-acceptance of bait, competing food source and feedback from customers are the major factors that influence the frequency of follow up visits for structures having an ant infestation. The bases and trunks of trees in a backyard should be checked during a search for ants because argentine ants feed on aphid secretions. You would use a perimeter barrier treatment on ________ ants. argentine A pharaoh ant would most likely be found in kitchens and bathrooms. A ________ ant typically responds to pesticide spraying by budding into satellite colonies. pharaoh Dead tree trunks/stumps near a residence would be conducive to _________ ant nests. carpenter To prevent carpenter ants from reaching a structure, trim overhanging tree limbs that are in contact with the structure. ________ should be used to treat for carpenter ants in a wall void. Dust An _______ is likely to lead to a carpenter ant infestation. open window Long-term control measures for ants are considered complete once a habitat has been destroyed. Exterior, ground and residual insecticide barrier treatments are recommended for thief ants An imported red fire ant is identified by a mound in soil If wind conditions are causing pesticide drift _____________ to treat imported fire ants around the outside foundation of a residence. treat mounds using rod method _________ is essential in performing effective ant control. interviewing costumer Carpenter ant colonies can be found in moist wood. ________ ants take advantage of inadequate attic ventilation. carpenter _________ ants require transportation into the home. Pharaoh _________ ants leave piles of sawdust-like wood shavings that contain body parts of dead insects. carpenter _________ ants rarely invades the home. harvester Argentine nests are typically found in moist soil next to food/water sources. An ant with 2 nodes includes the _______ ant. harvester The _______ ant is yellowish-brownish-reddish, about 1/8 inch in length, and has a circle of hairs at the tip of its abdomen. crazy/long legged An _______ ant has two nodes in their pedicel and the pedicel attaches to the upper part of the abdomen. acrobat the ______ ant has a smooth rounded thorax. carpenter the _______ ant is described as having two nodes and is yellow-gold with reddish brown abdomen. pharaoh ________ ants defend a large colony by giving off a repulsive odor and bites fiercely. acrobat the _____ ant consists of 4 stages of development (lifecycles). argentine _______ ants are often mistaken for pharaoh ants. thief Carpenter ants primarily swarm in the spring The majority of ants can be considered omnivore A carpenter ant has _____ node. one Only baits should be used for ______ ants. pharaoh In the interior of a residence, flea larvae would most likely be found in the carpet ________ weather conditions are highly conducive to flea development. warm- humid The quickest knockdown residual insecticide application method for the control of fleas in the lawn area is power spray Preparing a house for chemical treatment of _______ involves removing objects from the floor beforehand. cat fleas is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas. Low pressure fan spray Treating the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for fleas reduces possibility of re-infestation. An insect growth regulator (IGR) prevents fleas from reproducing. It is necessary to find out from the homeowner where the pet's bedding is during a flea inspection in a residence. true or false true Pesticides are ineffective and hardest to control during the flea's _______ stage. pupae You should have the homeowner vacuum after treatment for fleas to cause pupa to turn into adults. Flea eggs can be recognized by their _________ color pearly white The _____ flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes. cat ________ is the long-term method recommended for controlling house flies in a food processing facility. sanitation The owner of a commercial storage facility complains of a sudden infestation of green bottle flies. In the initial interview, the owner should be asked if dead rodents have been discovered at the site. Locating all breeding sources (see plumbing drains) should be the first action taken to control fruit or vinegar flies. Although the exterior of an apartment complex has been treated for flies, the tenants still complain of seeing many flies in the courtyard. The actions to be taken is to identify the source and inform the landlord of any conditions conducive to fly infestation. The homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around trash compactor. This is a