Aptive Practice Test 1 Questions and Answers Graded A+

Aptive Practice Test 1 Questions and Answers Graded A+ In what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? In the carpet Which of the following weather conditions is highly conductive to flea development? Warm and Humid Which of the following residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control of fleas in the lawn area? Power Spray Preparing a house for chemical treatment of which of the following pests involves removing objects from the floor beforehand? Cat fleas Which of the following application procedures is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? Low Pressure Fan Spray Why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for fleas? Reduces possibility of re-infestation How does an insect growth regulator (IGR) treatment affect fleas? Prevents fleas from reproducing It is necessary to find out from the homeowner where the pet's bedding is during a flea inspection in a residence. True In which stage of a flea's life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? Pupae Why should you have the homeowner vacuum after treatment for fleas? To cause pupa to turn into adult Flea eggs can be recognized by their ________________ color. Pearly white The ____________ flea is the most common pest in and around U.S homes? Cat Which of the following spiders is indicated by strong, irregularly-arranged webs? Black Widow What are the characteristics of a Black widow spider web? Irregular, scaffold type Should a house centipede be found in a home, which of the following areas should be inspected by a field representative? Damp area outdoors A centipede uses its ____________ to inject poison? Claw A centipede can be described as having? Elongate, flattened, with one pair of legs per body segment Which of the following long-term methods is recommended for controlling house flies in a food processing facility? Sanitation The owner of a commercial storage facility complains of sudden infestation of green bottle flies. Which of the following questions should the owner be asked in the initial interview? Have dead rodents been discovered at the site? Which of the following actions should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? Locate all breeding sources (see plumbing drains) Although the exterior of an apartment complex has been treated for flies the tenants still complain of seeing many flies in the courtyard. Which of the following actions should be taken? Identify the source, and inform the landlord of any conditions conducive to fly infestation. The homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around trash compactor. Which type of fly is it? Fruit fly Drain flies can be described by which of the following characteristics? Tiny yellowish-black flies found near damp moist areas The __________ fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces. Bottle In which of the following areas are the majority of dead flies located? Window sills Fungus Gnats are found in potted plants;