TEXAS TERMITE TECHNICIAN (ACTUAL 2025)
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
pose the least problem as pests, occurring mainly in dead,
damp, and rotting logs -<<<Answers>>>>Dampwood
Termites
Because termites rely on soil moisture, they are generally
more prevalent and able to survive in ____ -
<<<Answers>>>>sandy soils
Termites can enter a foundation through cracks as small as: -
<<<Answers>>>>1/32" or 1/64" - both listed in book
Organophosphate insecticides are broken down in humans
mainly by the: -<<<Answers>>>>Liver
An example of how an insect growth regulator functions in an
insect is: -<<<Answers>>>>interfering with molting
Biological control of termites may include the use of such
agents as: -<<<Answers>>>>fungi
nematodes
bacteria
,New termite chemistries are characterized as ____ -
<<<Answers>>>>non-repellents
Which new termiticide chemical has become the most
common termiticide used today? -<<<Answers>>>>Fipronil
(Termidor)
The easiest time to apply a barrier treatment for termite
control is: -<<<Answers>>>>during construction
In treating block foundation voids, it is important to treat ____
-<<<Answers>>>>every void
Drill and treat brick or stone veneer only when the brick ledge
is: -<<<Answers>>>>below grade
A preferred option to vertical drilling of an interior slab
construction is: -<<<Answers>>>>short rodding from outside
Post construction treatment of crawl spaces should include
treating the foundation, around the piers, support walls, and
____ -<<<Answers>>>>plumbing lines
Almost all kinds of construction require interior perimeter
treating of the foundation except: -
<<<Answers>>>>monolithic slabs
, Typical termite entry points for basement construction are the
same for: -<<<Answers>>>>floating slabs
ROUTINE soil treatment for termite control should: -
<<<Answers>>>>never be made
Chemical contamination can result from: -
<<<Answers>>>>Accidents
Carelessness
Misapplication
To help prevent structural pesticide contamination, a proper
inspection includes: -<<<Answers>>>>Structural defects
Proximity to wells/cisterns
type of heating system
Two recent developments to get uniform coverage in sub-slab
treatments are: -<<<Answers>>>>Termiticide foams
directional tips
When treating slabs containing or covering heating ducts, you
should reconsider treating if the ducts: -<<<Answers>>>>Are
made of a material containing cellulose
Have soil or sand bottoms
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
pose the least problem as pests, occurring mainly in dead,
damp, and rotting logs -<<<Answers>>>>Dampwood
Termites
Because termites rely on soil moisture, they are generally
more prevalent and able to survive in ____ -
<<<Answers>>>>sandy soils
Termites can enter a foundation through cracks as small as: -
<<<Answers>>>>1/32" or 1/64" - both listed in book
Organophosphate insecticides are broken down in humans
mainly by the: -<<<Answers>>>>Liver
An example of how an insect growth regulator functions in an
insect is: -<<<Answers>>>>interfering with molting
Biological control of termites may include the use of such
agents as: -<<<Answers>>>>fungi
nematodes
bacteria
,New termite chemistries are characterized as ____ -
<<<Answers>>>>non-repellents
Which new termiticide chemical has become the most
common termiticide used today? -<<<Answers>>>>Fipronil
(Termidor)
The easiest time to apply a barrier treatment for termite
control is: -<<<Answers>>>>during construction
In treating block foundation voids, it is important to treat ____
-<<<Answers>>>>every void
Drill and treat brick or stone veneer only when the brick ledge
is: -<<<Answers>>>>below grade
A preferred option to vertical drilling of an interior slab
construction is: -<<<Answers>>>>short rodding from outside
Post construction treatment of crawl spaces should include
treating the foundation, around the piers, support walls, and
____ -<<<Answers>>>>plumbing lines
Almost all kinds of construction require interior perimeter
treating of the foundation except: -
<<<Answers>>>>monolithic slabs
, Typical termite entry points for basement construction are the
same for: -<<<Answers>>>>floating slabs
ROUTINE soil treatment for termite control should: -
<<<Answers>>>>never be made
Chemical contamination can result from: -
<<<Answers>>>>Accidents
Carelessness
Misapplication
To help prevent structural pesticide contamination, a proper
inspection includes: -<<<Answers>>>>Structural defects
Proximity to wells/cisterns
type of heating system
Two recent developments to get uniform coverage in sub-slab
treatments are: -<<<Answers>>>>Termiticide foams
directional tips
When treating slabs containing or covering heating ducts, you
should reconsider treating if the ducts: -<<<Answers>>>>Are
made of a material containing cellulose
Have soil or sand bottoms
