Texas Pest Control Category Practice
Test Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most common entry point for ants into a home?
✔✔Cracks in walls and foundation
Which pest is most active at night and avoids light?
✔✔Cockroaches
What is the best method to prevent termites from entering a building?
✔✔Remove wood-to-soil contact around the foundation
What type of environment do silverfish prefer?
✔✔Damp, dark areas such as basements and bathrooms
How often should a typical residential pest control inspection be conducted?
✔✔At least once a year
Which chemical class is commonly used to control ants?
✔✔Pyrethroids
What is the primary food source for German cockroaches?
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,✔✔Starches, sugars, and greasy foods
What is the recommended way to store pesticides safely?
✔✔In a locked, labeled cabinet away from children and pets
Which rodent is most likely to spread Hantavirus?
✔✔Deer mice
How can standing water around a property contribute to mosquito infestations?
✔✔It provides a breeding site for larvae
What is the most effective method to control bed bugs?
✔✔Integrated pest management including heat treatment and insecticides
Which pest is known for leaving small, reddish-brown fecal spots on surfaces?
✔✔Bed bugs
What is the main reason cockroaches are considered dangerous to health?
✔✔They spread bacteria and trigger asthma
Which season is termite activity usually highest?
✔✔Spring
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, What is a common sign of carpenter ant infestation?
✔✔Smooth tunnels in wood without sawdust piles
How should you treat a wasp nest safely?
✔✔Use an insecticidal spray at night when wasps are less active
Which pest is notorious for chewing electrical wiring?
✔✔Rats
How can mulch contribute to pest problems around a home?
✔✔It provides shelter and moisture for insects and rodents
Which type of trap is effective for monitoring mice activity?
✔✔Snap traps
How does proper sanitation help in pest control?
✔✔Removes food and water sources that attract pests
Which pest is capable of surviving underwater for short periods?
✔✔Cockroaches
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Test Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most common entry point for ants into a home?
✔✔Cracks in walls and foundation
Which pest is most active at night and avoids light?
✔✔Cockroaches
What is the best method to prevent termites from entering a building?
✔✔Remove wood-to-soil contact around the foundation
What type of environment do silverfish prefer?
✔✔Damp, dark areas such as basements and bathrooms
How often should a typical residential pest control inspection be conducted?
✔✔At least once a year
Which chemical class is commonly used to control ants?
✔✔Pyrethroids
What is the primary food source for German cockroaches?
1
,✔✔Starches, sugars, and greasy foods
What is the recommended way to store pesticides safely?
✔✔In a locked, labeled cabinet away from children and pets
Which rodent is most likely to spread Hantavirus?
✔✔Deer mice
How can standing water around a property contribute to mosquito infestations?
✔✔It provides a breeding site for larvae
What is the most effective method to control bed bugs?
✔✔Integrated pest management including heat treatment and insecticides
Which pest is known for leaving small, reddish-brown fecal spots on surfaces?
✔✔Bed bugs
What is the main reason cockroaches are considered dangerous to health?
✔✔They spread bacteria and trigger asthma
Which season is termite activity usually highest?
✔✔Spring
2
, What is a common sign of carpenter ant infestation?
✔✔Smooth tunnels in wood without sawdust piles
How should you treat a wasp nest safely?
✔✔Use an insecticidal spray at night when wasps are less active
Which pest is notorious for chewing electrical wiring?
✔✔Rats
How can mulch contribute to pest problems around a home?
✔✔It provides shelter and moisture for insects and rodents
Which type of trap is effective for monitoring mice activity?
✔✔Snap traps
How does proper sanitation help in pest control?
✔✔Removes food and water sources that attract pests
Which pest is capable of surviving underwater for short periods?
✔✔Cockroaches
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