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STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD APPLICATORS EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ NEWEST VERSION
What are the identifying features of a female black widow
spider? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Glossy black, globe-like
abdomen with a deep red hour glass on her stomach.
What are the identifying features of a black widow web? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>It is irregular with no distinct
pattern and very strong in comparison to most other
spiders.
What does the term 'Ballooning' mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>When spiderlings (newly hatched
spiders) climb to a high place, spin a piece of web,
throw it out into the breeze and float away.
What are chelicera? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Fangs of a
spider.
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What color is a male black widow spider? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>Brown
What is the Toxicity Category 1 signal word? And what does
it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Danger. It signifies
'Highly Toxic'.
Danger LD50 = 0 -50
What is the Toxicity Category 2 signal word? And what does
it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Warning. It signifies
'Moderately Toxic'.
Warning LD50=50-500
What is the Toxicity Category 3 signal word? And what does
it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Caution. It signifies
'Slightly Toxic'.
Caution LD50= 500-5000
What is the Toxicity Category 4 signal word? And what does
it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>No signal word is
required. It signifies 'Relatively Non-toxic'.
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What are the 11 key parts of a pesticide label? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>1. Classification of pesticide use
2. Product name
3. Type of formulation
4. Ingredient statement
5. Net contents of container
6. Signal word
7. Name of manufacturing company
8. EPA registration and establishment numbers
9. Directions for use
10. Hazard Statement
11. Storage and disposal information.
What species of recluse spider is found in the Southwest? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The Desert Recluse
What are the identifying features of a recluse spider? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Brown with a violin shape behind its
head. Usually found in dark places; wood piles, under rocks,
closets and stored boxes.
What is the largest native spider in the U.S.? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>The Tarantula
What does Tarantula mean? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Big,
hairy spider
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How does a tarantula live? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>They
live in burrows or gaps under rocks. They will often utilize an
abandoned rodent hole which they will at least partially line
with silk.
What is the most persistent and troublesome ant that
invades houses? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The Argentine
Ant.
What are some identifying features of an argentine ant
colony? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Argentine ants live in
shallow galleries in the ground, often only a few inches
deep.
One colony will have multiple queens.
They feed off of aphid honeydew, and will often defend the
aphids.
What are some identifying features of the imported fire ant
and of the black fire ant? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Usually
found to live in large mounds in fields, woodlands and other
open spaces.
Will eat pretty much anything organic; other insects, seeds,
fruits, meats, vegetables, flowers, honeydew, etc.
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD APPLICATORS EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ NEWEST VERSION
What are the identifying features of a female black widow
spider? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Glossy black, globe-like
abdomen with a deep red hour glass on her stomach.
What are the identifying features of a black widow web? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>It is irregular with no distinct
pattern and very strong in comparison to most other
spiders.
What does the term 'Ballooning' mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>When spiderlings (newly hatched
spiders) climb to a high place, spin a piece of web,
throw it out into the breeze and float away.
What are chelicera? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Fangs of a
spider.
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What color is a male black widow spider? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>Brown
What is the Toxicity Category 1 signal word? And what does
it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Danger. It signifies
'Highly Toxic'.
Danger LD50 = 0 -50
What is the Toxicity Category 2 signal word? And what does
it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Warning. It signifies
'Moderately Toxic'.
Warning LD50=50-500
What is the Toxicity Category 3 signal word? And what does
it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Caution. It signifies
'Slightly Toxic'.
Caution LD50= 500-5000
What is the Toxicity Category 4 signal word? And what does
it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>No signal word is
required. It signifies 'Relatively Non-toxic'.
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What are the 11 key parts of a pesticide label? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>1. Classification of pesticide use
2. Product name
3. Type of formulation
4. Ingredient statement
5. Net contents of container
6. Signal word
7. Name of manufacturing company
8. EPA registration and establishment numbers
9. Directions for use
10. Hazard Statement
11. Storage and disposal information.
What species of recluse spider is found in the Southwest? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The Desert Recluse
What are the identifying features of a recluse spider? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Brown with a violin shape behind its
head. Usually found in dark places; wood piles, under rocks,
closets and stored boxes.
What is the largest native spider in the U.S.? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>The Tarantula
What does Tarantula mean? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Big,
hairy spider
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How does a tarantula live? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>They
live in burrows or gaps under rocks. They will often utilize an
abandoned rodent hole which they will at least partially line
with silk.
What is the most persistent and troublesome ant that
invades houses? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The Argentine
Ant.
What are some identifying features of an argentine ant
colony? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Argentine ants live in
shallow galleries in the ground, often only a few inches
deep.
One colony will have multiple queens.
They feed off of aphid honeydew, and will often defend the
aphids.
What are some identifying features of the imported fire ant
and of the black fire ant? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Usually
found to live in large mounds in fields, woodlands and other
open spaces.
Will eat pretty much anything organic; other insects, seeds,
fruits, meats, vegetables, flowers, honeydew, etc.
