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PEST CONTROL BRANCH 2 EXAM (NEWEST EXAM
2025) | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be
found? - (ANSWER)in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? -
(ANSWER)warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown
for the control of fleas in the lawn area? - (ANSWER)power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects
from the floor beforehand? - (ANSWER)cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for
fleas? - (ANSWER)low pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is
being treated for fleas? - (ANSWER)reduces possibility of re-infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? -
(ANSWER)prevents fleas from reproducing
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it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during
a flea inspection in a residence - (ANSWER)true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to
control? - (ANSWER)pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? -
(ANSWER)to cause pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - (ANSWER)pearly white
what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - (ANSWER)cat
flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - (ANSWER)black
widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - (ANSWER)irregular
scaffold type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a
field representative? - (ANSWER)damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - (ANSWER)fangs
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a centipede can be described as having - (ANSWER)elongated, flattened, with one
pair of legs per body segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing
facility? - (ANSWER)sanitation
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? -
(ANSWER)locate all breeding sources (see plumbing drains)
the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash
compactor. which fly is it? - (ANSWER)fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - (ANSWER)tiny yellowish
black flies found near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - (ANSWER)house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - (ANSWER)window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them?
- (ANSWER)dry out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - (ANSWER)moth fly
PEST CONTROL BRANCH 2 EXAM (NEWEST EXAM
2025) | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be
found? - (ANSWER)in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? -
(ANSWER)warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown
for the control of fleas in the lawn area? - (ANSWER)power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects
from the floor beforehand? - (ANSWER)cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for
fleas? - (ANSWER)low pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is
being treated for fleas? - (ANSWER)reduces possibility of re-infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? -
(ANSWER)prevents fleas from reproducing
, 2
it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during
a flea inspection in a residence - (ANSWER)true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to
control? - (ANSWER)pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? -
(ANSWER)to cause pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - (ANSWER)pearly white
what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - (ANSWER)cat
flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - (ANSWER)black
widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - (ANSWER)irregular
scaffold type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a
field representative? - (ANSWER)damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - (ANSWER)fangs
, 3
a centipede can be described as having - (ANSWER)elongated, flattened, with one
pair of legs per body segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing
facility? - (ANSWER)sanitation
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? -
(ANSWER)locate all breeding sources (see plumbing drains)
the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash
compactor. which fly is it? - (ANSWER)fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - (ANSWER)tiny yellowish
black flies found near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - (ANSWER)house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - (ANSWER)window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them?
- (ANSWER)dry out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - (ANSWER)moth fly
