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WISCONSIN STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL LEARNING OBJECTIVES
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (213) Q & A
>> Describe the structural features of insects
- answer- three regions: head, thorax, abdomen. three pairs attached to thorax. wings differ
from 0 to 2. one pair of antenna on head
>> explain how to distinguish insects from other arthropods
- answer- spiders, mites, etc. have two body regions: a fused head and thorax, and abdomen;
four pairs of legs attached to head/thorax region; no wings; no antennae; has an exoskeleton
>> describe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can cause
- answer- feed on stored products; contaminate raw and processed commodities; weaken
structural timbers; damage furniture, carpeting, and clothing; carry pathogens that cause
disease in people and animals; create a nuisance; cause anxiety and reduce quality of life
>> simple metamorphosis
- answer- three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. must molt because exoskeleton cannot enlarge
>> complete metamorphosis
- answer- four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon), and adult
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>> list of common species of cockroaches you might find in Wisconsin
- answer- german, brown-banded, oriental , american, australian, and wood
>> treatment methods for cockroach control
- answer- IGR (insect growth regulators), baits, crack-and-crevice, and spraying
>> IGR (insect growth regulators)
- answer- synthetic chemicals designed to mimic the activity of natural insect hormones.
affects
>> list the ant species
- answer- carpenter, larger yellow or citronella, thief or grease, pavement, cornfield, and
pharoah
>> list the ant species for which baits do or do not provide effective control
- answer- pharaoh, thief, worker, and fire ants
>> describe how you would make an effective perimeter treatment for ants
- answer- spray under sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal door frames
>> describe how to treat both outdoor and indoor ant nests
- answer- outdoor: use enough liquids to drench the material down into the nest. indoor:
dusting cracks and crevices, spraying liquids also works
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>> carpenter ant control
- answer- find the main nesting colony and kill the queen. use perimeter treatment to keep the
ants outside
>> specify where to concentrate flea control efforts in the animal's environment
- answer- eat and sleep areas, wash animal. focus on where the pet spends most of its time,
vacuum and cleaning up their area. check chimneys, attics, and crawl spaces if no animal is a
pet
>> list the advantages of IGRs and describe how they fit into a flea management program
- answer- IGRs prevent fleas from developing and hatching, they also have low human and
animal toxicity
>> describe the limitations of aerosols, flea "bombs," ultrasonic devices, and flea traps
- answer- these materials can cause explosions or fires if access fumes build up in enclosed
areas, they won't penetrate through furniture or other items
>> outline the key to effective control of flies and food pests
- answer- find and eliminate food source, short term bomb
>> describe the options for controlling powder post beetle infestations
- answer- surface-treat the infested wood with pesticide. spray or paint borates onto exposed
surfaces
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>> describe what can make perimeter treatments for occasional invaders especially effective
and why some treatments fail
- answer- treating cracks and openings around windows, plumbing, doors, spaces between the
foundation and siding are effective. Some treatments may fail because some insects might
have gotten past the perimeter treatment before you applied it
>> describe the life cycle of bed bugs and the importance of proper inspection
- answer- individual bed bugs can lay 200 to 250 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs hatch in about 6
to 10 days. Adults live for about 2 to 4 months. If you don't properly inspect for bed bugs,
then the infestation will not be controlled
>> describe some control methods for bed bugs including limitations of chemical control
- answer- temperature below freezing or heat treatments. non-repellant products are primarily
used
>> list physical differences between the Norway rat
- answer- weighs 7-17 ounces, 12-18 inches long, tail is 5-8 inches, ears are close set, short,
thick with short fine hairs, hind foot over an inch, 12 teats on female, grayish belly fur
>> physical differences of the house mouse
- answer- weighs 0.5-1 ounce, 5-8 inches long, tail is 2-4 inches, ears are large relative to head
with some hairs, hind foot is under 3/4 inch, 10 teats on females, brownish belly fur
WISCONSIN STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL LEARNING OBJECTIVES
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (213) Q & A
>> Describe the structural features of insects
- answer- three regions: head, thorax, abdomen. three pairs attached to thorax. wings differ
from 0 to 2. one pair of antenna on head
>> explain how to distinguish insects from other arthropods
- answer- spiders, mites, etc. have two body regions: a fused head and thorax, and abdomen;
four pairs of legs attached to head/thorax region; no wings; no antennae; has an exoskeleton
>> describe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can cause
- answer- feed on stored products; contaminate raw and processed commodities; weaken
structural timbers; damage furniture, carpeting, and clothing; carry pathogens that cause
disease in people and animals; create a nuisance; cause anxiety and reduce quality of life
>> simple metamorphosis
- answer- three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. must molt because exoskeleton cannot enlarge
>> complete metamorphosis
- answer- four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon), and adult
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>> list of common species of cockroaches you might find in Wisconsin
- answer- german, brown-banded, oriental , american, australian, and wood
>> treatment methods for cockroach control
- answer- IGR (insect growth regulators), baits, crack-and-crevice, and spraying
>> IGR (insect growth regulators)
- answer- synthetic chemicals designed to mimic the activity of natural insect hormones.
affects
>> list the ant species
- answer- carpenter, larger yellow or citronella, thief or grease, pavement, cornfield, and
pharoah
>> list the ant species for which baits do or do not provide effective control
- answer- pharaoh, thief, worker, and fire ants
>> describe how you would make an effective perimeter treatment for ants
- answer- spray under sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal door frames
>> describe how to treat both outdoor and indoor ant nests
- answer- outdoor: use enough liquids to drench the material down into the nest. indoor:
dusting cracks and crevices, spraying liquids also works
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>> carpenter ant control
- answer- find the main nesting colony and kill the queen. use perimeter treatment to keep the
ants outside
>> specify where to concentrate flea control efforts in the animal's environment
- answer- eat and sleep areas, wash animal. focus on where the pet spends most of its time,
vacuum and cleaning up their area. check chimneys, attics, and crawl spaces if no animal is a
pet
>> list the advantages of IGRs and describe how they fit into a flea management program
- answer- IGRs prevent fleas from developing and hatching, they also have low human and
animal toxicity
>> describe the limitations of aerosols, flea "bombs," ultrasonic devices, and flea traps
- answer- these materials can cause explosions or fires if access fumes build up in enclosed
areas, they won't penetrate through furniture or other items
>> outline the key to effective control of flies and food pests
- answer- find and eliminate food source, short term bomb
>> describe the options for controlling powder post beetle infestations
- answer- surface-treat the infested wood with pesticide. spray or paint borates onto exposed
surfaces
, Page 4 of 40
>> describe what can make perimeter treatments for occasional invaders especially effective
and why some treatments fail
- answer- treating cracks and openings around windows, plumbing, doors, spaces between the
foundation and siding are effective. Some treatments may fail because some insects might
have gotten past the perimeter treatment before you applied it
>> describe the life cycle of bed bugs and the importance of proper inspection
- answer- individual bed bugs can lay 200 to 250 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs hatch in about 6
to 10 days. Adults live for about 2 to 4 months. If you don't properly inspect for bed bugs,
then the infestation will not be controlled
>> describe some control methods for bed bugs including limitations of chemical control
- answer- temperature below freezing or heat treatments. non-repellant products are primarily
used
>> list physical differences between the Norway rat
- answer- weighs 7-17 ounces, 12-18 inches long, tail is 5-8 inches, ears are close set, short,
thick with short fine hairs, hind foot over an inch, 12 teats on female, grayish belly fur
>> physical differences of the house mouse
- answer- weighs 0.5-1 ounce, 5-8 inches long, tail is 2-4 inches, ears are large relative to head
with some hairs, hind foot is under 3/4 inch, 10 teats on females, brownish belly fur
