Structural Pest Control Board Applicators Exam Study Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Structural Pest Control Board Applicators Exam Study Questions with 100% Correct Answers What are the identifying features of a female black widow spider? - Correct Answer ️️ -Glossy black, globe-like abdomen with a deep red hour glass on her stomach. What are the identifying features of a black widow web? - Correct Answer ️️ -It is irregular with no distinct pattern and very strong in comparison to most other spiders. What does the term 'Ballooning' mean? - Correct Answer ️️ -When spiderlings (newly hatched spiders) climb to a high place, spin a piece of web, throw it out into the breeze and float away. What are chelicera? - Correct Answer ️️ -Fangs of a spider. What color is a male black widow spider? - Correct Answer ️️ -Brown What is the Toxicity Category 1 signal word? And what does it signify? - Correct Answer ️️ -Danger. It signifies 'Highly Toxic'. Danger LD50 = 0 -50 What is the Toxicity Category 2 signal word? And what does it signify? - Correct Answer ️️ -Warning. It signifies 'Moderately Toxic'. Warning LD50=50-500 What is the Toxicity Category 3 signal word? And what does it signify? - Correct Answer ️️ -Caution. It signifies 'Slightly Toxic'. Caution LD50= 500-5000 What is the Toxicity Category 4 signal word? And what does it signify? - Correct Answer ️️ -No signal word is required. It signifies 'Relatively Non-toxic'. What are the 11 key parts of a pesticide label? - Correct Answer ️️ -1. Classification of pesticide use 2. Product name 3. Type of formulation 4. Ingredient statement 5. Net contents of container 6. Signal word 7. Name of manufacturing company 8. EPA registration and establishment numbers 9. Directions for use 10. Hazard Statement 11. Storage and disposal information. What species of recluse spider is found in the Southwest? - Correct Answer ️️ -The Desert Recluse What are the identifying features of a recluse spider? - Correct Answer ️️ -Brown with a violin shape behind its head. Usually found in dark places; wood piles, under rocks, closets and stored boxes. What is the largest native spider in the U.S.? - Correct Answer ️️ -The Tarantula What does Tarantula mean? - Correct Answer ️️ -Big, hairy spider How does a tarantula live? - Correct Answer ️️ -They live in burrows or gaps under rocks. They will often utilize an abandoned rodent hole which they will at least partially line with silk. What is the most persistent and troublesome ant that invades houses? - Correct Answer ️️ -The Argentine Ant. What are some identifying features of an argentine ant colony? - Correct Answer ️️ - Argentine ants live in shallow galleries in the ground, often only a few inches deep. One colony will have multiple queens. They feed off of aphid honeydew, and will often defend the aphids. What are some identifying features of the imported fire ant and of the black fire ant? - Correct Answer ️️ -Usually found to live in large mounds in fields, woodlands and other open spaces. Will eat pretty much anything organic; other insects, seeds, fruits, meats, vegetables, flowers, honeydew, etc. One prominent queen. Have a stinger and can bite. Very hostile to other ants. What are the identifying features of a Wolf Spider? - Correct Answer ️️ -Large, hairy spider. Had three rows of eyes when most other spiders have two rows. Three tiny claws on the end of each leg