BRANCH 2 PEST CONTROL PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALL VERIFIED BY AN EXPERT A+ GRADED (LATEST UPDATE)

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BRANCH 2 PEST CONTROL
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WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
ALL VERIFIED BY AN EXPERT
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,In what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found?
A. In a drain
B. In a potted flower
C. In the carpet
D. In a bed
C. In the carpet




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Which of the following weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development?
A. Just after a rain storm
B. Wet and Hot




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C. Cold and Dry
D. Warm and Humid
D. Warm and Humid




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Which of the following residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest
knockdown for the control of fleas in the lawn area?
A. Granular treatment
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B. Power Spray
C. Spot Treatment
D. Barrier Treatment
B. Power Spray
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Preparing a house for chemical treatment of which of the following pests involves removing
objects from the floor beforehand?
A. Cat Fleas
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B. German Cockroaches
C. Odorous House Ants
D. Spiders
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A. Cat Fleas


Which of the following application procedures is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for
fleas?
A. Barrier Treatment
B. Dust Treatment
C. Spot Treatment
D. Low Pressure Fan spray
D. Low Pressure Fan spray

,Why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for
fleas?
A. In order to start at the source
B. Because the label requires it
C. Reduces possibility or re-infestation
D. For precautionary reasons
C. Reduces possibility or re-infestation




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How does an insect growth regulator (IGR) treatment affect fleas?
A. It kills larval stage fleas
B. Prevents fleas from reproducing




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C. It prevents fleas from molting
D. It kills adult fleas
B. Prevents fleas from reproducing




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It is necessary to find out from the homeowner where the pet's bedding is during a flea
inspection in a residence.
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In which stage of a flea's life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to combat?
A. Pupae
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B. Larva
C. Egg
D. Adult
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A. Pupae
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Why should you have the homeowner vacuum after treatment for fleas?
A. To assure sanitation
B. To suck up dead adults
C. To suck up eggs
D. To cause pupa to turn into adult
D. To cause pupa to turn into adult


Flea eggs can be recognized by their________________color.
A. Camouflaged
B. Pearly white

, C. Light blue
D. Dark
B. Pearly white


The___________flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes.
A. Cat
B. Dog
C. Rat
D. Human




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A. Cat




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What are the characteristics of a black widow spider web?
A. No webs
B. Symmetric and net-like




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C. Funnel-like
D. Irregular, scaffold type
D. Irregular, scaffold type
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Should a house centipede be found in a home, which of the following areas should be inspected
by a field representative?
A. Damp areas indoors
B. Dry areas indoors
C. Damp areas outdoors
D. Areas with too much organic debris
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C. Damp areas outdoors
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A centipede uses its_____________to inject poisons.
A. Hind cerci
B. Claw
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C. Forceps
D. Fangs
B. Claw


A centipede can be described as having:
A. Elongated body with fangs and a stinger
B. Wormlike body with 2 pairs of legs per body segment
C. 3 body regions and 2 pair of antennae
D. Elongate, flattened, with one paid of legs per body segment
D. Elongate, flattened, with one paid of legs per body segment