PEST CONTROL BRANCH VERSION 1&2
2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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a centipede can be described as having - ANSWER-elongated, flattened, with one pair of legs per
body segment
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANSWER-fangs
a customer is on a quarterly exterior maintenance program. which pesticide formulation should
be used for an effective barrier treatment - ANSWER-wettable powder
a field representative renews their license every how many years - ANSWER-3
a major structural pest in California is the - ANSWER-roof rat
a paper wasp nest has what characteristics - ANSWER-resembles the shape of an inverted
umbrella
a strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes what it - ANSWER-cockroaches in
the sink
according to building and safety codes, how far should an extension ladder extend over the roof
line - ANSWER-3 feet
,after a rodent control program has been established, what acts should be taken to maintain
treatment effectiveness - ANSWER-eliminate harborages
an adult tickets has how many legs - ANSWER-8
an example of the external feeder includes the - ANSWER-drugstore beetle
at what point are health effects or symptoms of acute pesticide exposure evident -
ANSWER-immediately or within 24 hours
at what point are long term control measures for ants considered complete - ANSWER-once a
habitat has been destroyed
bedbugs are most active during - ANSWER-midnight to dawn
bedbugs are successful at hiding during daylight hours due to their - ANSWER-flattened bodies
bedbugs release what kind of odor when disturbed - ANSWER-sweet
brown banded roaches prefer to live in what type of environmental setting - ANSWER-warm
carpenter ant colonies can be found where - ANSWER-moist wood
carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in where? - ANSWER-secure site on animal fabrics
control of invader beetles should begin in what location? - ANSWER-exterior
, controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact that they -
ANSWER-develop in earthworms
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANSWER- tiny yellowish black flies found
near damp, moist areas
during daylight hours, bedbugs can be found in - ANSWER- pillow cases, clothing, bed sheets,
upholstery of chairs
during what month every three years does a field rep license expire - ANSWER- June
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANSWER-pearly white
following a treatment, what measure should be recommended to prevent carpenter ants
reaching a structure - ANSWER- trim overhanging tree limbs that are in contact with the
structure
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? - ANSWER-dry
out the soil
furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer's closet. what recommendation
should be made? - ANSWER-recommend that the customer dry clean all woolens suspected of
being infected and empty the closet and treat all cracks and crevices with a residual insecticide
honey bees, wasps, ants, yellow jackets, and hornets all belong to the order of what -
ANSWER-hymenoptera
how can a rat infestation be identified - ANSWER-urine stains
2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
a centipede can be described as having - ANSWER-elongated, flattened, with one pair of legs per
body segment
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANSWER-fangs
a customer is on a quarterly exterior maintenance program. which pesticide formulation should
be used for an effective barrier treatment - ANSWER-wettable powder
a field representative renews their license every how many years - ANSWER-3
a major structural pest in California is the - ANSWER-roof rat
a paper wasp nest has what characteristics - ANSWER-resembles the shape of an inverted
umbrella
a strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes what it - ANSWER-cockroaches in
the sink
according to building and safety codes, how far should an extension ladder extend over the roof
line - ANSWER-3 feet
,after a rodent control program has been established, what acts should be taken to maintain
treatment effectiveness - ANSWER-eliminate harborages
an adult tickets has how many legs - ANSWER-8
an example of the external feeder includes the - ANSWER-drugstore beetle
at what point are health effects or symptoms of acute pesticide exposure evident -
ANSWER-immediately or within 24 hours
at what point are long term control measures for ants considered complete - ANSWER-once a
habitat has been destroyed
bedbugs are most active during - ANSWER-midnight to dawn
bedbugs are successful at hiding during daylight hours due to their - ANSWER-flattened bodies
bedbugs release what kind of odor when disturbed - ANSWER-sweet
brown banded roaches prefer to live in what type of environmental setting - ANSWER-warm
carpenter ant colonies can be found where - ANSWER-moist wood
carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in where? - ANSWER-secure site on animal fabrics
control of invader beetles should begin in what location? - ANSWER-exterior
, controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact that they -
ANSWER-develop in earthworms
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANSWER- tiny yellowish black flies found
near damp, moist areas
during daylight hours, bedbugs can be found in - ANSWER- pillow cases, clothing, bed sheets,
upholstery of chairs
during what month every three years does a field rep license expire - ANSWER- June
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANSWER-pearly white
following a treatment, what measure should be recommended to prevent carpenter ants
reaching a structure - ANSWER- trim overhanging tree limbs that are in contact with the
structure
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? - ANSWER-dry
out the soil
furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer's closet. what recommendation
should be made? - ANSWER-recommend that the customer dry clean all woolens suspected of
being infected and empty the closet and treat all cracks and crevices with a residual insecticide
honey bees, wasps, ants, yellow jackets, and hornets all belong to the order of what -
ANSWER-hymenoptera
how can a rat infestation be identified - ANSWER-urine stains
