2026/2027 Update) 170 Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
Description
This Pest Control Branch 2 exam is a California licensing test for
specialists in general pest management—covering insects (ants,
cockroaches, fleas), rodents, and other household pests. It tests
knowledge on identification, Integrated Pest Management (IPM),
pesticide safety, labels, and regulations.
Key areas include,
but are not limited to, cockroach/rodent behavior and habitat.
Exam Content and Topics
Pest Identification and Biology: Understanding life cycles, habits,
and habitats of common structural pests like cockroaches, ants,
spiders, fleas, and rodents.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Emphasizes non-chemical
methods, monitoring, inspection techniques, and using chemical
controls as a last resort.
Pesticide Application and Safety: Proper usage, label requirements
("The Label is the Law"), safety equipment, and hazard reduction.
Regulations and Laws: Familiarity with state laws regarding
pesticide application and environmental safety.
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, Quiz_________________?
how many eggs are in a brown banded egg capsule? -
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14-16
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bait stations must be mrked with a what? -
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signal word, name of rodenticide, and all company info
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ants prefer foods that are? -
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greasy,starchy and sweet
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1 quart equals? -
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2 pints
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it is important to be mindful when handling pesticides during? -
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at all times
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what should a customer do before a bed bug service? -
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empty drawers, clean bed linens and matress pads, vacuum
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the cockroach most associated with sewers is the ? -
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american
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the disease that is associated with reduviidae is? -
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chagas disease
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how long do mice live? -
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1 to 2 years
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what stage does igr stop fleas from reaching ? -
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adult
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control of mosquitoes is most effectively accomplished by? -
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larval source reduction
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, what should you consider before using dust in a wall void to
control ants? -
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electrical wires
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how far will a mouse travel for food -
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25 feet
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adult carpet beetles lay how many eggs at one time? -
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30 to 100 eggs
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what amount of space does a rat need to enter a structure? -
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half of an inch
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what is the smallest domestic roach? -
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brown banded
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what is the size of an adult american cockroach? -
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1 3/8 to 2 1/8 inch
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