7A GENERAL PEST CONTROLS: UNIT 7.
APPLICATION AND MANAGEMENT
EQUIPMENT - TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLVED SOLUTIONS.
1. Name and describe one popular type of compressed-air sprayer.: The 1-gal-
lon stainless steel sprayer. This sprayer with a multiple-spray nozzle can apply
insecticides accurately into insect harborages.
2. Name three commonly used sprayers in general pest control.: Com-
pressed-air sprayers, backpack sprayers, and power sprayers.
3. What parts of a compressed-air sprayer should you inspect regularly?-
: Check the spray tank inside and out. Look for pinholes and stripped threads.
Examine the check valve and plunger cup of the pump unit for wear and damage.
Inspect the hose for cracks and soft spots. Check the nozzle by using a spray pattern
check tray.
4. For what types of applications might you use a pin-stream nozzle?: Crack
and crevice applications. An injection tool (extension tube) directs and narrows the
stream of pesticide.
5. For what types of applications might you use a flat-fan nozzle?: For general
or spot applications on even surfaces.
6. How often should you clean a compressed-air sprayer?: If you use your
sprayer daily, clean it weekly. If you use it less often, clean it after each use.
7. To mix insecticide concentrates, what temperature water should you put
in the spray tank? Why?: Cool. Warm water helps break down pesticides and
increases their odor. Never use warm water to mix pesticide sprays.
8. True or False: Backpack sprayers are a good choice to apply pesticides in
homes and small businesses.: False. Backpack sprayers are designed for contin-
uous spraying of large areas such as commercial food facilities and warehouses.
9. What are some advantages of using bait stations?: These devices are small
and easy to move and place. They are designed to attract the target pest, not
nontarget organisms. The toxin is contained, so that it is not easily accessible to
children and pets.
10. Name some factors that determine success in baiting for pests.: 1. Know
when, where, and how to place baits and bait stations.
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, 2. Choose the baits that you know pests like to eat.
3. If using guns or other injection devices, keep the delivery tube capped when not
in use so the bait does not dry out.
4. Do not contaminate baits with spray insecticides that might make the bait less
attractive to pests.
11. Name at least three kinds of traps used to monitor, catch, and/or kill
pests.: 1. Snap (trigger) traps.
2. Live traps.
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APPLICATION AND MANAGEMENT
EQUIPMENT - TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLVED SOLUTIONS.
1. Name and describe one popular type of compressed-air sprayer.: The 1-gal-
lon stainless steel sprayer. This sprayer with a multiple-spray nozzle can apply
insecticides accurately into insect harborages.
2. Name three commonly used sprayers in general pest control.: Com-
pressed-air sprayers, backpack sprayers, and power sprayers.
3. What parts of a compressed-air sprayer should you inspect regularly?-
: Check the spray tank inside and out. Look for pinholes and stripped threads.
Examine the check valve and plunger cup of the pump unit for wear and damage.
Inspect the hose for cracks and soft spots. Check the nozzle by using a spray pattern
check tray.
4. For what types of applications might you use a pin-stream nozzle?: Crack
and crevice applications. An injection tool (extension tube) directs and narrows the
stream of pesticide.
5. For what types of applications might you use a flat-fan nozzle?: For general
or spot applications on even surfaces.
6. How often should you clean a compressed-air sprayer?: If you use your
sprayer daily, clean it weekly. If you use it less often, clean it after each use.
7. To mix insecticide concentrates, what temperature water should you put
in the spray tank? Why?: Cool. Warm water helps break down pesticides and
increases their odor. Never use warm water to mix pesticide sprays.
8. True or False: Backpack sprayers are a good choice to apply pesticides in
homes and small businesses.: False. Backpack sprayers are designed for contin-
uous spraying of large areas such as commercial food facilities and warehouses.
9. What are some advantages of using bait stations?: These devices are small
and easy to move and place. They are designed to attract the target pest, not
nontarget organisms. The toxin is contained, so that it is not easily accessible to
children and pets.
10. Name some factors that determine success in baiting for pests.: 1. Know
when, where, and how to place baits and bait stations.
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, 2. Choose the baits that you know pests like to eat.
3. If using guns or other injection devices, keep the delivery tube capped when not
in use so the bait does not dry out.
4. Do not contaminate baits with spray insecticides that might make the bait less
attractive to pests.
11. Name at least three kinds of traps used to monitor, catch, and/or kill
pests.: 1. Snap (trigger) traps.
2. Live traps.
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