Missouri Category 7B — Termite Pest
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1. Which termite species is most commonly responsible for structural
damage in Missouri?
A. Drywood termites
B. Subterranean termites
C. Dampwood termites
D. Formosan carpenter ants
Subterranean termites are the primary structural pest in Missouri
because they require soil contact and build colonies that extensively
damage wooden structures from the foundation upward.
2. The primary source of moisture for subterranean termite colonies is:
A. Air humidity
B. Soil moisture
, C. Wood sap
D. Rainwater inside structures
Subterranean termites rely on soil moisture to survive, which is why
they maintain contact with the ground through mud tubes.
3. Termite mud tubes primarily serve to:
A. Store food
B. Lay eggs
C. Protect termites from desiccation and predators
D. Increase reproduction rate
Mud tubes provide a protected, humid passageway that prevents
termites from drying out while traveling between soil and wood.
4. A key sign of termite infestation is:
A. Chewed leaves outside
B. Hollow-sounding wood
C. Grease marks on walls
D. Dead ants in kitchen
Termites consume wood from the inside out, leaving a thin exterior
layer that sounds hollow when tapped.
5. Which life stage is responsible for reproduction in termites?
A. Worker
B. Soldier
C. Alate (reproductive swarmers)
D. Nymph
, Alates are winged reproductive termites that leave the colony to
start new colonies during swarming events.
6. The main purpose of termite soldiers is:
A. Reproduction
B. Nest building
C. Colony defense
D. Food collection
Soldiers protect the colony from predators, especially ants, using
their enlarged mandibles.
7. The most effective general approach to termite management is:
A. Chemical spraying only
B. Biological control only
C. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
D. Monthly fumigation
IPM combines inspection, structural modification, moisture control,
and chemical treatments for long-term termite prevention.
8. Pre-construction termite treatments are applied:
A. After infestation
B. During infestation
C. Before or during building construction
D. Only after structural damage
Pre-construction treatments create a chemical barrier before
structures are completed, preventing termite entry.
Control Exam Practice Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
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1. Which termite species is most commonly responsible for structural
damage in Missouri?
A. Drywood termites
B. Subterranean termites
C. Dampwood termites
D. Formosan carpenter ants
Subterranean termites are the primary structural pest in Missouri
because they require soil contact and build colonies that extensively
damage wooden structures from the foundation upward.
2. The primary source of moisture for subterranean termite colonies is:
A. Air humidity
B. Soil moisture
, C. Wood sap
D. Rainwater inside structures
Subterranean termites rely on soil moisture to survive, which is why
they maintain contact with the ground through mud tubes.
3. Termite mud tubes primarily serve to:
A. Store food
B. Lay eggs
C. Protect termites from desiccation and predators
D. Increase reproduction rate
Mud tubes provide a protected, humid passageway that prevents
termites from drying out while traveling between soil and wood.
4. A key sign of termite infestation is:
A. Chewed leaves outside
B. Hollow-sounding wood
C. Grease marks on walls
D. Dead ants in kitchen
Termites consume wood from the inside out, leaving a thin exterior
layer that sounds hollow when tapped.
5. Which life stage is responsible for reproduction in termites?
A. Worker
B. Soldier
C. Alate (reproductive swarmers)
D. Nymph
, Alates are winged reproductive termites that leave the colony to
start new colonies during swarming events.
6. The main purpose of termite soldiers is:
A. Reproduction
B. Nest building
C. Colony defense
D. Food collection
Soldiers protect the colony from predators, especially ants, using
their enlarged mandibles.
7. The most effective general approach to termite management is:
A. Chemical spraying only
B. Biological control only
C. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
D. Monthly fumigation
IPM combines inspection, structural modification, moisture control,
and chemical treatments for long-term termite prevention.
8. Pre-construction termite treatments are applied:
A. After infestation
B. During infestation
C. Before or during building construction
D. Only after structural damage
Pre-construction treatments create a chemical barrier before
structures are completed, preventing termite entry.
