pest control branch 2 exam study guide
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in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? -
Correct Answer ✔in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? -Correct Answer
✔warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the
control of fleas in the lawn area? -Correct Answer ✔power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects from
the floor beforehand? -Correct Answer ✔cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? -
Correct 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? -Correct Answer ✔reduces possibility of re-infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? -Correct 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 -Correct Answer ✔true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? -
Correct Answer ✔pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? -Correct
Answer ✔to cause pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? -Correct Answer ✔pearly white
what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? -Correct Answer ✔cat
flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? -Correct Answer ✔black
widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? -Correct Answer ✔irregular
scaffold type
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should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a field
representative? -Correct Answer ✔damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? -Correct Answer ✔fangs
a centipede can be described as having -Correct 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?
-Correct Answer ✔sanitation
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? -Correct 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? -Correct Answer ✔fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? -Correct Answer ✔tiny yellowish
black flies found near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? -Correct Answer ✔house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? -Correct Answer ✔window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? -
Correct Answer ✔dry out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? -Correct Answer ✔moth fly
controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact that they
-Correct Answer ✔develop in earthworms
what fly is 1/4 inch long and dull with four stripes on it's thorax -Correct Answer ✔house
fly
where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found? -Correct Answer ✔outside in
organic debris
what insect is highly damaging to paper products? -Correct Answer ✔silverfish
in what location should an insecticide dust formulation be used? -Correct Answer ✔in
wall voids
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