branch 2 pest control ca
"crack and crevice" treatment should be performed with - ANS-course fine pin-stream tip
\5 body parts of ants - AND-antenna
head
thorax
petiole
abdomen
\a ''j'' gun is most commonly used with - ANS-a power sprayer for landscape treatment
\a 1/2 inch hose on a power sprayer - ANS-should never exceed 250 feet
\a floating slab - ANS-poured separately form the footing to prevent cracking
\a getz duster holds approximately how much dust - ANS-4 ounces
\a hoses used in pest control are 3/8 and - ANS-should not exceed 100 feet in length
\a pressure regulator can to tell you exactly - ANS-how much pressure is at the noozle
\a slab foundation - ANS-commonly found in built residential califorina
\a spot treatment area is defined as an area - ANS-2 square feet
\a tech is preparing to treat dark hardwood flooring for bedbugs, he/she should - ANS-apply a
small amount of the product and make sure it does not discolor are stain
\a tech should, prior to treating for oriental cockroaches inside a residential garage - ANS-ask
the customer to store dog food in a sealable container
\adult german roaches live up to - ANS-365 days
\after identifying the presence of adult green bottle flies, the technician should - ANS-ask the
customer to pick-up dog fences and cover garbage cans
\after identifying the presence of approx two or three pill bugs inside home - ANS-inspect the
exterior for more pill bugs and treat accordingly
\agitators are used in spray tanks to keep pesticides from separating and come in which style -
ANS-hydraulic action
by-pass action
mechanical agiation
\agitators are used in spray tanks to keep pesticides from separating and come in which styles -
ANS-hydraulic action
by-pass agitation
mechanical agitation
\all spiders are - ANS-carnivorous
\all true insects have an external skeleton called an - ANS-exoskeleton
\all true insects have six pairs of legs - ANS-false
\american roaches - ANS-are largest of its common species
\an accepted follow up practice to a carpet beetle treatment is - ANS-inspect and install
pheromone traps in areas where natural fibered garments are stored
\an air purifying respirator - ANS-should be stored in a seable container and stored away form
pesticides
,\an effective rodent pest management plan includes all the following except - ANS-sealing off
entry points with 1/2" hardware cloth
\an s.d.s of every pesticide is used by - ANS-registered company must be kept in the office of
that company for immediate reference by emergency or medical personnel
\angumois grain moth is larger than a mediterranean flour moth - ANS-false
\anit-coagulants these are commonly used as rodent baits and cause internal bleeding . the
antidote for these products is vitamin k. some products in this category are - ANS-1. warfarin
2. bromadiolone
3. brodifacoum
4. diphacinone
\anitcoagulant baits - ANS-does not kill rodents instantly
\ant facts - ANS-ants belong to the insect order hymenoptera and close relatives of bees and
wasps.
there are more than 12,000 species throughout the world
there are 200 species in california but fewer than a dozen are important pests.
ants have a complete metamorphosis
ants are social insects and divide work of colony between various castes.
ant workers are sterile females.
male ants die shortly after inseminating the female.
ants are commonly found in homes and bulidings
ants enter buildings to find shelter,food and water
established ant colonies are difficult to control.
\any secondary container such as b&g, dusters, etc, must have - ANS-luggage tag fixed with
product it contains
\application equipment must have service label attached with the following information -
ANS-the name of the pesticide
\applicator exposure to pesticides is most likely to occur - ANS-through dermal exposure during
mixing and spraying
\applicator, field rep and operators license expire - ANS-june 30 every third year
\applicators must always carry - ANS-a spare uniform or pair of coveralls
\arachnids ( mites,scorpions,spiders, ticks) - ANS-spiders have two body parts - the
cephalothrorax ( head and thorax fused together) and abdomen
mites have two body parts - the gnathosoma and the idiosoma. the gnathosoma includes only
the mouthpart. the gnathosoma is the remainder of the body and parallels the head, thorax and
abdomen of insects
have four pairs of legs.immature ticks and mite habe only three pairs of legs
have only simple eyes'have no wings and antenna
\argentine ants (one node) - ANS-severe pest in southern u.s and california
workers 1/8 inch long, light to dark brown in color
queens are 1/6 to 1/4 inch long
colonies have multiple queens
one node, they dont sting are bite.
eats sweets , sometimes proteins
nest outdoors in shallow mounds
, \arthropods - ANS-include insects, arachnids, centipedes, millipedes, crustaceans
have an exoskeleton
have jointed legs
have segmented body
most breathe through spiracles
\b&g hand compressed sprayers offer - ANS-1/2,1,2,3 gallon and 5 liters models
are rugged and are made of stainless steel and brass
have variety of wand lengths, hand valves and application tips available
\baits - ANS-insecticide baits are based on a combination of an insecticide with an attractive
carrier/food that the target insects prefer. pheromone attractants are added to some products to
make them even more effective. baits may come in the forms of gels, granules, paste,pellets,
powders or liquids. these products work best on insects that forage widely and where there is
little competing food. care should be taken to place baits in area that are out of the reach of
children and pets
\bed bugs are active and feed during what time - ANS-night time when people are sleeping
\bed bugs depend on humans - ANS-for their food and expansion
\bedbugs have piercing mouth parts and feed on blood - ANS-true
\bees and many of their relatives are responsible for pollinating many flowering plants -
ANS-true
\before doing pest control treatment you must do - ANS-tell them which pest will be controlled
tell them which pesticides you are going to use
give them a special written notice that talks about chemical safety
\birchmeier backpacks sprayers are - ANS-are made heavy duty, light-weight plastic
comes in 2, 4 and 5 gallon models
\black widow spiders are very aggressive, and their bite is usually fatal - ANS-false
\booklice - ANS-almost colorless to gray or light brown
very small-1/25th to 1/12th inch long
no metamorphosis, young looks like adult
prefer damp,warm, undisturbed situations
cause no damage or destruction- only a pest because of their presence
feeds on microscopic molds, starchy paste and glue in book bindings and wall paper, cereal and
sugar
\botanical insecticides are based on plant oils and usually - ANS-have minimum risk status with
epa
\botanicals insecticides are derived from plants . many of these products have a reputation for
being safe because they are natural, but that is not always the case .. please not that nicotine is
highly toxic ..here are some examples of botanical products - ANS-1. pyrethrum (extracted from
chrysanthemum flowers)
2. rotenone
3. nicotine
4. orange oil
5. rosemary oil
6. peppermint oil
7. oil of wintergreen
"crack and crevice" treatment should be performed with - ANS-course fine pin-stream tip
\5 body parts of ants - AND-antenna
head
thorax
petiole
abdomen
\a ''j'' gun is most commonly used with - ANS-a power sprayer for landscape treatment
\a 1/2 inch hose on a power sprayer - ANS-should never exceed 250 feet
\a floating slab - ANS-poured separately form the footing to prevent cracking
\a getz duster holds approximately how much dust - ANS-4 ounces
\a hoses used in pest control are 3/8 and - ANS-should not exceed 100 feet in length
\a pressure regulator can to tell you exactly - ANS-how much pressure is at the noozle
\a slab foundation - ANS-commonly found in built residential califorina
\a spot treatment area is defined as an area - ANS-2 square feet
\a tech is preparing to treat dark hardwood flooring for bedbugs, he/she should - ANS-apply a
small amount of the product and make sure it does not discolor are stain
\a tech should, prior to treating for oriental cockroaches inside a residential garage - ANS-ask
the customer to store dog food in a sealable container
\adult german roaches live up to - ANS-365 days
\after identifying the presence of adult green bottle flies, the technician should - ANS-ask the
customer to pick-up dog fences and cover garbage cans
\after identifying the presence of approx two or three pill bugs inside home - ANS-inspect the
exterior for more pill bugs and treat accordingly
\agitators are used in spray tanks to keep pesticides from separating and come in which style -
ANS-hydraulic action
by-pass action
mechanical agiation
\agitators are used in spray tanks to keep pesticides from separating and come in which styles -
ANS-hydraulic action
by-pass agitation
mechanical agitation
\all spiders are - ANS-carnivorous
\all true insects have an external skeleton called an - ANS-exoskeleton
\all true insects have six pairs of legs - ANS-false
\american roaches - ANS-are largest of its common species
\an accepted follow up practice to a carpet beetle treatment is - ANS-inspect and install
pheromone traps in areas where natural fibered garments are stored
\an air purifying respirator - ANS-should be stored in a seable container and stored away form
pesticides
,\an effective rodent pest management plan includes all the following except - ANS-sealing off
entry points with 1/2" hardware cloth
\an s.d.s of every pesticide is used by - ANS-registered company must be kept in the office of
that company for immediate reference by emergency or medical personnel
\angumois grain moth is larger than a mediterranean flour moth - ANS-false
\anit-coagulants these are commonly used as rodent baits and cause internal bleeding . the
antidote for these products is vitamin k. some products in this category are - ANS-1. warfarin
2. bromadiolone
3. brodifacoum
4. diphacinone
\anitcoagulant baits - ANS-does not kill rodents instantly
\ant facts - ANS-ants belong to the insect order hymenoptera and close relatives of bees and
wasps.
there are more than 12,000 species throughout the world
there are 200 species in california but fewer than a dozen are important pests.
ants have a complete metamorphosis
ants are social insects and divide work of colony between various castes.
ant workers are sterile females.
male ants die shortly after inseminating the female.
ants are commonly found in homes and bulidings
ants enter buildings to find shelter,food and water
established ant colonies are difficult to control.
\any secondary container such as b&g, dusters, etc, must have - ANS-luggage tag fixed with
product it contains
\application equipment must have service label attached with the following information -
ANS-the name of the pesticide
\applicator exposure to pesticides is most likely to occur - ANS-through dermal exposure during
mixing and spraying
\applicator, field rep and operators license expire - ANS-june 30 every third year
\applicators must always carry - ANS-a spare uniform or pair of coveralls
\arachnids ( mites,scorpions,spiders, ticks) - ANS-spiders have two body parts - the
cephalothrorax ( head and thorax fused together) and abdomen
mites have two body parts - the gnathosoma and the idiosoma. the gnathosoma includes only
the mouthpart. the gnathosoma is the remainder of the body and parallels the head, thorax and
abdomen of insects
have four pairs of legs.immature ticks and mite habe only three pairs of legs
have only simple eyes'have no wings and antenna
\argentine ants (one node) - ANS-severe pest in southern u.s and california
workers 1/8 inch long, light to dark brown in color
queens are 1/6 to 1/4 inch long
colonies have multiple queens
one node, they dont sting are bite.
eats sweets , sometimes proteins
nest outdoors in shallow mounds
, \arthropods - ANS-include insects, arachnids, centipedes, millipedes, crustaceans
have an exoskeleton
have jointed legs
have segmented body
most breathe through spiracles
\b&g hand compressed sprayers offer - ANS-1/2,1,2,3 gallon and 5 liters models
are rugged and are made of stainless steel and brass
have variety of wand lengths, hand valves and application tips available
\baits - ANS-insecticide baits are based on a combination of an insecticide with an attractive
carrier/food that the target insects prefer. pheromone attractants are added to some products to
make them even more effective. baits may come in the forms of gels, granules, paste,pellets,
powders or liquids. these products work best on insects that forage widely and where there is
little competing food. care should be taken to place baits in area that are out of the reach of
children and pets
\bed bugs are active and feed during what time - ANS-night time when people are sleeping
\bed bugs depend on humans - ANS-for their food and expansion
\bedbugs have piercing mouth parts and feed on blood - ANS-true
\bees and many of their relatives are responsible for pollinating many flowering plants -
ANS-true
\before doing pest control treatment you must do - ANS-tell them which pest will be controlled
tell them which pesticides you are going to use
give them a special written notice that talks about chemical safety
\birchmeier backpacks sprayers are - ANS-are made heavy duty, light-weight plastic
comes in 2, 4 and 5 gallon models
\black widow spiders are very aggressive, and their bite is usually fatal - ANS-false
\booklice - ANS-almost colorless to gray or light brown
very small-1/25th to 1/12th inch long
no metamorphosis, young looks like adult
prefer damp,warm, undisturbed situations
cause no damage or destruction- only a pest because of their presence
feeds on microscopic molds, starchy paste and glue in book bindings and wall paper, cereal and
sugar
\botanical insecticides are based on plant oils and usually - ANS-have minimum risk status with
epa
\botanicals insecticides are derived from plants . many of these products have a reputation for
being safe because they are natural, but that is not always the case .. please not that nicotine is
highly toxic ..here are some examples of botanical products - ANS-1. pyrethrum (extracted from
chrysanthemum flowers)
2. rotenone
3. nicotine
4. orange oil
5. rosemary oil
6. peppermint oil
7. oil of wintergreen
