PEST CONTROL BRANCH 2 EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS .
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? - ANSWER-
in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - ANSWER-warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control
of fleas in the lawn area? - ANSWER-power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects from the floor
beforehand? - ANSWER-cat fleas
,which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? -
ANSWER-low pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for
fleas? - ANSWER-reduces possibility of re-infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - ANSWER-prevents fleas from
reproducing
it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during a flea
inspection in a residence - ANSWER-true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? -
ANSWER-pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? - ANSWER-to cause
pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANSWER-pearly white
,what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - ANSWER-cat flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - ANSWER-black widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - ANSWER-irregular scaffold type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a field
representative? - ANSWER-damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANSWER-fangs
a centipede can be described as having - ANSWER-elongated, flattened, with one pair of legs
per body segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing facility? -
ANSWER-sanitation
, what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - ANSWER-locate all breeding
sources (see plumbing drains)
the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash compactor.
which fly is it? - ANSWER-fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANSWER-tiny yellowish black flies found
near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - ANSWER-house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - ANSWER-window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? - ANSWER-dry
out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - ANSWER-moth fly
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS .
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? - ANSWER-
in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - ANSWER-warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control
of fleas in the lawn area? - ANSWER-power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects from the floor
beforehand? - ANSWER-cat fleas
,which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? -
ANSWER-low pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for
fleas? - ANSWER-reduces possibility of re-infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - ANSWER-prevents fleas from
reproducing
it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during a flea
inspection in a residence - ANSWER-true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? -
ANSWER-pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? - ANSWER-to cause
pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANSWER-pearly white
,what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - ANSWER-cat flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - ANSWER-black widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - ANSWER-irregular scaffold type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a field
representative? - ANSWER-damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANSWER-fangs
a centipede can be described as having - ANSWER-elongated, flattened, with one pair of legs
per body segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing facility? -
ANSWER-sanitation
, what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - ANSWER-locate all breeding
sources (see plumbing drains)
the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash compactor.
which fly is it? - ANSWER-fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANSWER-tiny yellowish black flies found
near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - ANSWER-house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - ANSWER-window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? - ANSWER-dry
out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - ANSWER-moth fly
