PUBLIC HEALTH PEST CONTROL UNIT
1. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Q. What is the purpose of this manual? - ANSWER-This manual is a reference book
that will enable you to prepare for your certification exam in Virginia's Commercial
Pesticide Applicator Category 8, Public Health Pest Control. Its purpose is to provide
you with the information you will need to safely and effectively control public health
pests.
Q. List several topics covered by this manual. - ANSWER-
- ANSWER-1. Basic pest biology to help you better understand the relationship
between the groups of pests that cause most of the public health problems in Virginia.
2. The many pests that can affect the health and well-being of Virginians.
3. Some of the most common pest-related diseases and other problems that threaten
public health in Virginia.
4. Ways to prevent or control infestations of public health pests.
5. Basic safety information that will help you keep yourself, your coworkers, and the
public safe during public health pesticide applications.
6. Pesticide application equipment and techniques used to control public health pests.
7. Basic organization of a good public health control program.
8. The importance of good communications in public health pest control.
Q. What is an arthropod? Name several groups of arthropods. - ANSWER-An
invertebrate organism that has:
1. Jointed legs.
2. A body made of segments that are grouped or fused together.
3. Legs, antennae, and other appendages attached in pairs.
4. An exoskeleton, a hard or tough external covering, with some pliable or soft parts.
Examples of arthropods include spiders, mites, ticks, millipedes, centipedes, and
insects.
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1. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Q. What is the purpose of this manual? - ANSWER-This manual is a reference book
that will enable you to prepare for your certification exam in Virginia's Commercial
Pesticide Applicator Category 8, Public Health Pest Control. Its purpose is to provide
you with the information you will need to safely and effectively control public health
pests.
Q. List several topics covered by this manual. - ANSWER-
- ANSWER-1. Basic pest biology to help you better understand the relationship
between the groups of pests that cause most of the public health problems in Virginia.
2. The many pests that can affect the health and well-being of Virginians.
3. Some of the most common pest-related diseases and other problems that threaten
public health in Virginia.
4. Ways to prevent or control infestations of public health pests.
5. Basic safety information that will help you keep yourself, your coworkers, and the
public safe during public health pesticide applications.
6. Pesticide application equipment and techniques used to control public health pests.
7. Basic organization of a good public health control program.
8. The importance of good communications in public health pest control.
Q. What is an arthropod? Name several groups of arthropods. - ANSWER-An
invertebrate organism that has:
1. Jointed legs.
2. A body made of segments that are grouped or fused together.
3. Legs, antennae, and other appendages attached in pairs.
4. An exoskeleton, a hard or tough external covering, with some pliable or soft parts.
Examples of arthropods include spiders, mites, ticks, millipedes, centipedes, and
insects.
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