Nevada State INDUSTRIAL &
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL OF INSECTS
& VERTEBRATES C2 2024
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - correct answer ✅It is the foundation of
successful pest control.
Is based on the recognition of the fact that the most effective, long-term way to
manage pests is by using a combination of methods.
How IPM is determined - correct answer ✅Gathered from a thorough inspection
& diagnosis of a pest problem is used to prescribe an effective treatment for a
particular condition.
IPM Methods - correct answer ✅In many situations, pesticide application may be
the best method of control. In other situations, non-toxic methods such as
trapping, sealing food & reducing moisture can be used more effectively than
pesticides. More often, several types of chemical, mechanical, & environmental
methods are used in combination.
IPM - correct answer ✅Habitat adjustments often involve sanitation efforts to
remove sources of food or water pests need to survive. Thorough sanitation can
largely eliminate many pest problems. Failure to provide effective sanitation can
impede or prevent other pest control techniques, such as baits, from working
effectively. If good sanitation practices are not being followed by the customer,
their importance must be tactfully explained.
,Nevada State INDUSTRIAL &
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL OF INSECTS
& VERTEBRATES C2 2024
IPM Exclusion - correct answer ✅Exclusion to prevent infestation or re-infestation
should be part of any prescription. Exclusion involves sealing to keep pests out &
inspecting new items before bringing them into the area. Keeping doors, windows
& vents screened & well sealed, caulking cracks & crevices where utility lines enter
or exterior access is provided, & generally blocking any points of entry are
essential practices that prevent & eliminate pests without using pesticides
IPM - correct answer ✅Effective prescriptions can only be made after inspection
& diagnosis have been completed. The prescription should include not only what
can be done for the customer, but what the customer can do in the way of
modifying the conditions that created the pest problem, including such things as
better sanitation, moisture control, & exclusion practices. Environmental factors
which limit the effectiveness of control (i.e. poor sanitation) should be clearly
explained to the customer & steps should be taken to correct the problems
IPM Pesticide - correct answer ✅Pesticides are used effectively when they
supplement other control methods. When properly prescribed, pesticides target a
specific site that is most often visited or inhabited by the pest. Because of
potential human & environmental hazards, selection & proper application of
pesticides is a large responsibility. The pesticide chosen & application technique
,Nevada State INDUSTRIAL &
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL OF INSECTS
& VERTEBRATES C2 2024
used is often dependent on characteristics of the site, such as proximity to food,
accessibility of children or pets to the treated area, ventilation system concerns,
etc. Before choosing a pesticide it is essential to read & understand the directions
& precautions on the product label. Remember, the pesticide label must include
the site where the pesticide is to be applied
& the pest which is to be controlled.
IPM Evaluation - correct answer ✅A good pest control program includes a system
of ongoing evaluation & regular monitoring for checking the success or failure of a
control strategy. Because pest populations vary, & their susceptibility to pesticides
may change, periodic inspections to assess the effectiveness of a control strategy
are essential to an effective control program. Periodic evaluations determine
whether pest numbers are at a minimal level or are increasing, & can be used to
determine if past problems have been eliminated or may be chronic, or if new
problems are appearing. Consequently, regular follow-up evaluations are
necessary to determine whether treatments are successful & to make decisions
about future needs & strategies
Arthropods - correct answer ✅Insects, arachnids, & crustaceans comprise a large
group (phylum) of animals called arthropods (meaning jointed footed).
Segmented body
, Nevada State INDUSTRIAL &
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL OF INSECTS
& VERTEBRATES C2 2024
Jointed appendages
A skeleton on the outside of the body (exoskeleton)
Growth involving molting
Distant Arthropods - correct answer ✅Insects, as a distinct class of arthropods,
also possess the following combination of characteristics:
Three body regions (head, thorax, abdomen)
Three pairs of legs (restricted to the thorax)
One pair of antennae
Wings (usually) in the adult stage
Crustaceans - correct answer ✅Example: (crayfish, shrimp, sow bugs, pill bugs)
Five to seven pairs of legs
Two body regions (cephalothorax & abdomen)
Two pairs of antennae
Arachnids - correct answer ✅Example: (spiders, ticks, mites, scorpions)
Four pairs of legs
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL OF INSECTS
& VERTEBRATES C2 2024
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - correct answer ✅It is the foundation of
successful pest control.
Is based on the recognition of the fact that the most effective, long-term way to
manage pests is by using a combination of methods.
How IPM is determined - correct answer ✅Gathered from a thorough inspection
& diagnosis of a pest problem is used to prescribe an effective treatment for a
particular condition.
IPM Methods - correct answer ✅In many situations, pesticide application may be
the best method of control. In other situations, non-toxic methods such as
trapping, sealing food & reducing moisture can be used more effectively than
pesticides. More often, several types of chemical, mechanical, & environmental
methods are used in combination.
IPM - correct answer ✅Habitat adjustments often involve sanitation efforts to
remove sources of food or water pests need to survive. Thorough sanitation can
largely eliminate many pest problems. Failure to provide effective sanitation can
impede or prevent other pest control techniques, such as baits, from working
effectively. If good sanitation practices are not being followed by the customer,
their importance must be tactfully explained.
,Nevada State INDUSTRIAL &
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL OF INSECTS
& VERTEBRATES C2 2024
IPM Exclusion - correct answer ✅Exclusion to prevent infestation or re-infestation
should be part of any prescription. Exclusion involves sealing to keep pests out &
inspecting new items before bringing them into the area. Keeping doors, windows
& vents screened & well sealed, caulking cracks & crevices where utility lines enter
or exterior access is provided, & generally blocking any points of entry are
essential practices that prevent & eliminate pests without using pesticides
IPM - correct answer ✅Effective prescriptions can only be made after inspection
& diagnosis have been completed. The prescription should include not only what
can be done for the customer, but what the customer can do in the way of
modifying the conditions that created the pest problem, including such things as
better sanitation, moisture control, & exclusion practices. Environmental factors
which limit the effectiveness of control (i.e. poor sanitation) should be clearly
explained to the customer & steps should be taken to correct the problems
IPM Pesticide - correct answer ✅Pesticides are used effectively when they
supplement other control methods. When properly prescribed, pesticides target a
specific site that is most often visited or inhabited by the pest. Because of
potential human & environmental hazards, selection & proper application of
pesticides is a large responsibility. The pesticide chosen & application technique
,Nevada State INDUSTRIAL &
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL OF INSECTS
& VERTEBRATES C2 2024
used is often dependent on characteristics of the site, such as proximity to food,
accessibility of children or pets to the treated area, ventilation system concerns,
etc. Before choosing a pesticide it is essential to read & understand the directions
& precautions on the product label. Remember, the pesticide label must include
the site where the pesticide is to be applied
& the pest which is to be controlled.
IPM Evaluation - correct answer ✅A good pest control program includes a system
of ongoing evaluation & regular monitoring for checking the success or failure of a
control strategy. Because pest populations vary, & their susceptibility to pesticides
may change, periodic inspections to assess the effectiveness of a control strategy
are essential to an effective control program. Periodic evaluations determine
whether pest numbers are at a minimal level or are increasing, & can be used to
determine if past problems have been eliminated or may be chronic, or if new
problems are appearing. Consequently, regular follow-up evaluations are
necessary to determine whether treatments are successful & to make decisions
about future needs & strategies
Arthropods - correct answer ✅Insects, arachnids, & crustaceans comprise a large
group (phylum) of animals called arthropods (meaning jointed footed).
Segmented body
, Nevada State INDUSTRIAL &
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL OF INSECTS
& VERTEBRATES C2 2024
Jointed appendages
A skeleton on the outside of the body (exoskeleton)
Growth involving molting
Distant Arthropods - correct answer ✅Insects, as a distinct class of arthropods,
also possess the following combination of characteristics:
Three body regions (head, thorax, abdomen)
Three pairs of legs (restricted to the thorax)
One pair of antennae
Wings (usually) in the adult stage
Crustaceans - correct answer ✅Example: (crayfish, shrimp, sow bugs, pill bugs)
Five to seven pairs of legs
Two body regions (cephalothorax & abdomen)
Two pairs of antennae
Arachnids - correct answer ✅Example: (spiders, ticks, mites, scorpions)
Four pairs of legs
