CA Branch 2 Field Rep Study Guide
(EPA) Registration and Establishment Numbers - ANS-Indicates the pesticide has been
registered. Number will tell you which location and facility the product was made at.
(IPM) Integrated Pest Managment - ANS-A process used to solve pest problems while
minimizing risks to people and the environment.
10th Day Of The Month - ANS-The date and time a registered structural pest control
company must submit to the County Agriculture Commissioner there monthly report of
all pesticides use in that county.
Acute Toxicity - ANS-adverse effects occur within a short period after exposure to toxin.
Aerosols - ANS-Tiny solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere, some cans
are refillable.
Africanized Honey Bees - ANS-This bee (Known as killers) are extremely aggressive,
there attacks can lost very long and can be very fatal. Loud noises, people moving, or
even breathing can trigger these insects. They are also attracted to hair, dark colors,
freshly mowed grass, citrus-scented perfume.
Age In Which a In Individual Can Apply For a License As a Applicator - ANS-18 years of
age or over.
Age In Which a In Individual Can Apply For a License As a Field Representative -
ANS-18 years of age or over.
Age In Which a In Individual Can Apply For a License As a Operator - ANS-18 years of
age or over.
American Cockroach - ANS-These cockroaches are the largest of the species. Reddish
brown in color with a pale or brown yellow band around the edge of the pronotum.
Adults can fly, prefer moist shady areas such ass basements crawl spaces, hollow trees
and palms, around plumbing and in sewers.
Applicators License Hourly Minimum Requirement - ANS-Consist of six hours of
continuing education covering the pesticide application and use, two hours covering
, IPM, and four hours covering the Structural Pest Control Act and its Rules and
Regulations or Structural pest related agencies' rules and regulations.
Applicators License Renewal Duration - ANS-Must complete 12 hours of Board
approved continuing education.
Argentine Ant - ANS-This ant is a severe pest in Southern CA. Eats sweets, sometimes
proteins. Nest outdoors in shallow mounds.
B&G - ANS-Standard hand compressed sprayer.
Baits - ANS-Combination of a insecticide with an attractive carrier/food that the target
pest prefers. Pheromone attractants are added to increase the effects. Comes in forms
of gels, granules, paste, pellets, powders or liquids.
Black Carpet Beetle - ANS-This fabric pest is shiny black and most widespread and
most destructive carpet beetle. Adults fly and are attracted to light. Found outside in the
sunlight feeding on flowers. Larvae feed on dead animal materials, hair, fur, hides and
horns. Also, feed on wooden products, cereals, stored grains and nuts, may be found in
birds nests.
Black Widow Spiders - ANS-This spider is jet-black with a red hourglass on its
underside. Eggs are smooth sacs and are white and contain 30-400 eggs.
Booklice - ANS-Almost colorless to gray or light brown. Very small and has no
metamorphosis, young look like adults. They prefer damp, warm, undisturbed situations.
Cause no damage or destruction - only a pest because of their presence. Feed on
microscopic molds, starchy paste and glue in book binding and wall paper, cereal and
sugar.
Branch 1 - ANS-Fumigation, control of household and wood-destroying pests or
organisms by fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases.
Branch 2 - ANS-General pest, relating to the control of household pests, excluding
fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases.
Branch 3 - ANS-Termite, practice relating to the control of wood-destroying pests or
organisms by the use of insecticides, or structural repairs and corrections, excluding
fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases.
(EPA) Registration and Establishment Numbers - ANS-Indicates the pesticide has been
registered. Number will tell you which location and facility the product was made at.
(IPM) Integrated Pest Managment - ANS-A process used to solve pest problems while
minimizing risks to people and the environment.
10th Day Of The Month - ANS-The date and time a registered structural pest control
company must submit to the County Agriculture Commissioner there monthly report of
all pesticides use in that county.
Acute Toxicity - ANS-adverse effects occur within a short period after exposure to toxin.
Aerosols - ANS-Tiny solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere, some cans
are refillable.
Africanized Honey Bees - ANS-This bee (Known as killers) are extremely aggressive,
there attacks can lost very long and can be very fatal. Loud noises, people moving, or
even breathing can trigger these insects. They are also attracted to hair, dark colors,
freshly mowed grass, citrus-scented perfume.
Age In Which a In Individual Can Apply For a License As a Applicator - ANS-18 years of
age or over.
Age In Which a In Individual Can Apply For a License As a Field Representative -
ANS-18 years of age or over.
Age In Which a In Individual Can Apply For a License As a Operator - ANS-18 years of
age or over.
American Cockroach - ANS-These cockroaches are the largest of the species. Reddish
brown in color with a pale or brown yellow band around the edge of the pronotum.
Adults can fly, prefer moist shady areas such ass basements crawl spaces, hollow trees
and palms, around plumbing and in sewers.
Applicators License Hourly Minimum Requirement - ANS-Consist of six hours of
continuing education covering the pesticide application and use, two hours covering
, IPM, and four hours covering the Structural Pest Control Act and its Rules and
Regulations or Structural pest related agencies' rules and regulations.
Applicators License Renewal Duration - ANS-Must complete 12 hours of Board
approved continuing education.
Argentine Ant - ANS-This ant is a severe pest in Southern CA. Eats sweets, sometimes
proteins. Nest outdoors in shallow mounds.
B&G - ANS-Standard hand compressed sprayer.
Baits - ANS-Combination of a insecticide with an attractive carrier/food that the target
pest prefers. Pheromone attractants are added to increase the effects. Comes in forms
of gels, granules, paste, pellets, powders or liquids.
Black Carpet Beetle - ANS-This fabric pest is shiny black and most widespread and
most destructive carpet beetle. Adults fly and are attracted to light. Found outside in the
sunlight feeding on flowers. Larvae feed on dead animal materials, hair, fur, hides and
horns. Also, feed on wooden products, cereals, stored grains and nuts, may be found in
birds nests.
Black Widow Spiders - ANS-This spider is jet-black with a red hourglass on its
underside. Eggs are smooth sacs and are white and contain 30-400 eggs.
Booklice - ANS-Almost colorless to gray or light brown. Very small and has no
metamorphosis, young look like adults. They prefer damp, warm, undisturbed situations.
Cause no damage or destruction - only a pest because of their presence. Feed on
microscopic molds, starchy paste and glue in book binding and wall paper, cereal and
sugar.
Branch 1 - ANS-Fumigation, control of household and wood-destroying pests or
organisms by fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases.
Branch 2 - ANS-General pest, relating to the control of household pests, excluding
fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases.
Branch 3 - ANS-Termite, practice relating to the control of wood-destroying pests or
organisms by the use of insecticides, or structural repairs and corrections, excluding
fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases.
