APTIVE CALIFORNIA STUDY
GUIDE part 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
An aversion to new objects is - ✔✔the behavioral trait of a roof rat that makes it
necessary to pre-bait traps at the beginning of a control program.
Exclusion is - ✔✔trimming back foliage and sealing holes as a non-chemical control
method.
Norway rats would most likely be found in a __________of a structure. - ✔✔sub-area
The first action to take in response to consumer complaints of rats in the attic is to -
✔✔inspect the attic and adjacent areas for pest activity.
The application procedure for rodent bait to be used to control an infestation of mice in
a family residence is: - ✔✔place at ground level in an anchored and locked, tamper-
resistant bait station.
After a rodent control program has been established, _________to maintain treatment
effectiveness. - ✔✔eliminate harborages
Rodent bait used in bait stations should be - ✔✔checked at least weekly and relocated
after three weeks if there are no signs of acceptance.
A ______ inch opening will allow adult mice to enter a structure. - ✔✔1/4
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,A rat infestation can be identified by - ✔✔urinary stains
A ________ is most likely to infest homes or businesses. - ✔✔roof rat
Stains on the side of a pipe and other structure would be a sign of a - ✔✔roof rat
When rodent proofing a structure for rats, the minimum size opening that should be
sealed is - ✔✔1/2 inch
A _________ can act as a trap and monitoring tool for insect IPM programs. - ✔✔glue
board
The _________ Rat has a capsule shaped fecal matter ¾ to 1 inch in length. - ✔✔Norway
A ________ sized spindle shaped fecal dropping indicates a roof rat infestation. - ✔✔1/2
inch
The _______ Rat is known to have the largest fecal size. - ✔✔Norway
The roof rat can be identified by its - ✔✔tail being longer than its body.
A major structural pest in California is the - ✔✔roof rat
Traps/baits would be considered a - ✔✔primary treatment method for a rodent
infestation.
A ________ should be used when treating ants coming out of a light fixture. - ✔✔Duster
Non-acceptance of bait, competing food source and feedback from customers are the
major factors that influence - ✔✔the frequency of follow up visits for structures having
an ant infestation.
The bases and trunks of trees in a backyard should be checked during a search for ants
because - ✔✔argentine ants feed on aphid secretions.
You would use a perimeter barrier treatment on ________ ants. - ✔✔argentine
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, A pharaoh ant would most likely be found in - ✔✔kitchens and bathrooms.
A ________ ant typically responds to pesticide spraying by budding into satellite
colonies. - ✔✔pharaoh
Dead tree trunks/stumps near a residence would be conducive to _________ ant nests. -
✔✔carpenter
To prevent carpenter ants from reaching a structure, - ✔✔trim overhanging tree limbs
that are in contact with the structure.
________ should be used to treat for carpenter ants in a wall void. - ✔✔Dust
An _______ is likely to lead to a carpenter ant infestation. - ✔✔open window
Long-term control measures for ants are considered complete once - ✔✔a habitat has
been destroyed.
Exterior, ground and residual insecticide barrier treatments are recommended for -
✔✔thief ants
An imported red fire ant is identified by a - ✔✔mound in soil
If wind conditions are causing pesticide drift _____________ to treat imported fire ants
around the outside foundation of a residence. - ✔✔treat mounds using rod method
_________ is essential in performing effective ant control. - ✔✔interviewing costumer
Carpenter ant colonies can be found in - ✔✔moist wood.
________ ants take advantage of inadequate attic ventilation. - ✔✔carpenter
_________ ants require transportation into the home. - ✔✔Pharaoh
_________ ants leave piles of sawdust-like wood shavings that contain body parts of
dead insects. - ✔✔carpenter
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GUIDE part 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
An aversion to new objects is - ✔✔the behavioral trait of a roof rat that makes it
necessary to pre-bait traps at the beginning of a control program.
Exclusion is - ✔✔trimming back foliage and sealing holes as a non-chemical control
method.
Norway rats would most likely be found in a __________of a structure. - ✔✔sub-area
The first action to take in response to consumer complaints of rats in the attic is to -
✔✔inspect the attic and adjacent areas for pest activity.
The application procedure for rodent bait to be used to control an infestation of mice in
a family residence is: - ✔✔place at ground level in an anchored and locked, tamper-
resistant bait station.
After a rodent control program has been established, _________to maintain treatment
effectiveness. - ✔✔eliminate harborages
Rodent bait used in bait stations should be - ✔✔checked at least weekly and relocated
after three weeks if there are no signs of acceptance.
A ______ inch opening will allow adult mice to enter a structure. - ✔✔1/4
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,A rat infestation can be identified by - ✔✔urinary stains
A ________ is most likely to infest homes or businesses. - ✔✔roof rat
Stains on the side of a pipe and other structure would be a sign of a - ✔✔roof rat
When rodent proofing a structure for rats, the minimum size opening that should be
sealed is - ✔✔1/2 inch
A _________ can act as a trap and monitoring tool for insect IPM programs. - ✔✔glue
board
The _________ Rat has a capsule shaped fecal matter ¾ to 1 inch in length. - ✔✔Norway
A ________ sized spindle shaped fecal dropping indicates a roof rat infestation. - ✔✔1/2
inch
The _______ Rat is known to have the largest fecal size. - ✔✔Norway
The roof rat can be identified by its - ✔✔tail being longer than its body.
A major structural pest in California is the - ✔✔roof rat
Traps/baits would be considered a - ✔✔primary treatment method for a rodent
infestation.
A ________ should be used when treating ants coming out of a light fixture. - ✔✔Duster
Non-acceptance of bait, competing food source and feedback from customers are the
major factors that influence - ✔✔the frequency of follow up visits for structures having
an ant infestation.
The bases and trunks of trees in a backyard should be checked during a search for ants
because - ✔✔argentine ants feed on aphid secretions.
You would use a perimeter barrier treatment on ________ ants. - ✔✔argentine
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, A pharaoh ant would most likely be found in - ✔✔kitchens and bathrooms.
A ________ ant typically responds to pesticide spraying by budding into satellite
colonies. - ✔✔pharaoh
Dead tree trunks/stumps near a residence would be conducive to _________ ant nests. -
✔✔carpenter
To prevent carpenter ants from reaching a structure, - ✔✔trim overhanging tree limbs
that are in contact with the structure.
________ should be used to treat for carpenter ants in a wall void. - ✔✔Dust
An _______ is likely to lead to a carpenter ant infestation. - ✔✔open window
Long-term control measures for ants are considered complete once - ✔✔a habitat has
been destroyed.
Exterior, ground and residual insecticide barrier treatments are recommended for -
✔✔thief ants
An imported red fire ant is identified by a - ✔✔mound in soil
If wind conditions are causing pesticide drift _____________ to treat imported fire ants
around the outside foundation of a residence. - ✔✔treat mounds using rod method
_________ is essential in performing effective ant control. - ✔✔interviewing costumer
Carpenter ant colonies can be found in - ✔✔moist wood.
________ ants take advantage of inadequate attic ventilation. - ✔✔carpenter
_________ ants require transportation into the home. - ✔✔Pharaoh
_________ ants leave piles of sawdust-like wood shavings that contain body parts of
dead insects. - ✔✔carpenter
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