Texas Certified Technician Practice Termite New
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Termiticide dilution - ANSWER Volume of termiticide dilution required to treat.
Termite insect order - ANSWER Termites are members of the insect order Isoptera.
Termite colony members - ANSWER The most abundant members in the termite colony
are workers.
Soldier termite caste - ANSWER The greatly enlarged dark, reddish brown heads are
characteristic of the soldier caste.
Termite entry points - ANSWER Termites may enter structures through cracks in
concrete, utility openings and expansion joints.
Termite signs - ANS Inspectors should look for form boards left in slabs, wooden porch
steps in soil contact, and wooden fences or trellises contacting the structure.
Termite inspection frequency - ANS Buildings should be inspected at least once a year
for termite tubes.
WDI report issuer - ANSWER Only a Certified Applicator, Apprentice, or Certified
Technician can sign or issue a WDI report.
Wood boring beetle identification ANSWER Long-horned beetle has an elongated body
and from the top view appears to not have a head.
Wood destroying insect inspections ANSWER Conducted for official Texas Wood
Destroying Insect (WDI) Reports for a real estate transaction and for treatments based
, on infestation or damage.
WDI report documents ANSWER Can be obtained from the Structural Pest Control
Service SPCS and specialized equipment which aid in the inspection.
WDI inspection equipment ANSWER Flashlight, measuring wheel, digital camera and a
moisture meter.
3-dimensional inspection ANSWER A wood destroying insect inspection requires the
inspector to think and see 3-dimensionally.
Preliminary inspection information ANSWER Information gathered before the actual
inspection can be very useful to the inspector.
Wood decay control - ANSWER The key to complete control of wood decay fungi is to
eliminate the moisture source.
Inaccessible areas - ANSWER Many areas are not accessible due to wall and floor
coverings, insulation, and furniture.
Exterior perimeter inspection - ANSWER Reveals the presence of active shelter tubes of
subterranean termites and conditions conducive to infestation.
Infestation conditions avoidance entails exposing the foundation, recording high soil,
and keeping wood away from the structure.
Crawl space and basement inspection - ANSWER The inspector looks for
termite-damaged wood, is wary of wood debris, and looks around plumbing
penetrations.
WDI inspection notice - ANSWER A notice that an inspection was conducted must be
Exam 100% Verified
Termiticide dilution - ANSWER Volume of termiticide dilution required to treat.
Termite insect order - ANSWER Termites are members of the insect order Isoptera.
Termite colony members - ANSWER The most abundant members in the termite colony
are workers.
Soldier termite caste - ANSWER The greatly enlarged dark, reddish brown heads are
characteristic of the soldier caste.
Termite entry points - ANSWER Termites may enter structures through cracks in
concrete, utility openings and expansion joints.
Termite signs - ANS Inspectors should look for form boards left in slabs, wooden porch
steps in soil contact, and wooden fences or trellises contacting the structure.
Termite inspection frequency - ANS Buildings should be inspected at least once a year
for termite tubes.
WDI report issuer - ANSWER Only a Certified Applicator, Apprentice, or Certified
Technician can sign or issue a WDI report.
Wood boring beetle identification ANSWER Long-horned beetle has an elongated body
and from the top view appears to not have a head.
Wood destroying insect inspections ANSWER Conducted for official Texas Wood
Destroying Insect (WDI) Reports for a real estate transaction and for treatments based
, on infestation or damage.
WDI report documents ANSWER Can be obtained from the Structural Pest Control
Service SPCS and specialized equipment which aid in the inspection.
WDI inspection equipment ANSWER Flashlight, measuring wheel, digital camera and a
moisture meter.
3-dimensional inspection ANSWER A wood destroying insect inspection requires the
inspector to think and see 3-dimensionally.
Preliminary inspection information ANSWER Information gathered before the actual
inspection can be very useful to the inspector.
Wood decay control - ANSWER The key to complete control of wood decay fungi is to
eliminate the moisture source.
Inaccessible areas - ANSWER Many areas are not accessible due to wall and floor
coverings, insulation, and furniture.
Exterior perimeter inspection - ANSWER Reveals the presence of active shelter tubes of
subterranean termites and conditions conducive to infestation.
Infestation conditions avoidance entails exposing the foundation, recording high soil,
and keeping wood away from the structure.
Crawl space and basement inspection - ANSWER The inspector looks for
termite-damaged wood, is wary of wood debris, and looks around plumbing
penetrations.
WDI inspection notice - ANSWER A notice that an inspection was conducted must be
