7A Pest Exam 135 Complete Solutions a
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7A Pest Exam 135 Complete Solutions a
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Integrated Pest Management - ANSWER a process that utilizes inspections and periodic monitoring to
determine if any type of treatment is needed to reduce pest populations to tolerable levels
Four Steps in an Integrated Pest Management Program - ANSWER 1. Inspect the site for pest problems.
|| 2. Set pest action thresholds. || 3. Apply pest management procedures. || 4. Monitor the pest
management program (post-treatment)
Action Threshold - ANSWER the level of pest infestation which requires initiating a control strategy
Pest Exclusion - ANSWER best way to manage pests, denying entry into buildings through sealing gaps,
installing proper door thresholds etc. some companies do this work, while other's leave it up to the
client
Pest Habitat Manipulation - ANSWER a control strategy that denies pests access to food, water, and
shelter, usually through concentrated sanitation efforts. factors could include temperature and
humidity. critical for controlling cockroaches and rodents. take care of filthy conditions
Pest Removal - ANSWER most direct method of managing pest populations. involves lethal trapping
(most used) and disposal; live trapping (wildlife and animals) and removal; and direct removal
techniques (such as vacuuming cockroaches)
Contact Insecticides and Stomach Poisons - ANSWER contact insecticides penetrate through insect body
covering; applied directly to insect or as residue on surface for insect to crawl through. stomach poisons
ingested by insect during feeding or grooming
Residual Insecticides and Non-Residual Insecticides - ANSWER involves length of time a pesticide will
last. residual insecticides may persist for weeks or longer. non-residual pesticides break down quickly
after treatment
,7A Pest Exam 135 Complete Solutions a
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Desiccants - ANSWER part of inorganic insecticides. disrupt the water balance (such as rapid water loss)
of insects that contact them. low hazard to non-target organisms and not known to develop resistance
Pyrethrins - ANSWER part of botanical insecticides, which are plant-derived. pyrethrins are constituents
of pyrethrum. interrupt the normal transmission of an insect's nerve impulses. used with synergists,
provide quick knockdown with little residual activity. used at low rates as flushing agents during
inspection to improve detection of insects
Synthetic Pyrethroids - ANSWER part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-produced and contain
carbon. mimic the action of pyrethrins meaning they interfere with the transmission of nerve impulses.
quick knockdown activity. engineered to be more stable and persistent.
Insect Growth Regulators - ANSWER part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-produced and
contain carbon. chemicals that mimic the juvenile growth hormone and prevent the immature insect
from molting into the adult stage and, in doing so, disrupt the insect's life cycle by preventing it from
reproducing. chitin synthesis inhibitors often grouped with IGRs so the insects do not molt. very low
hazard to non-target animals. insect-specific
Baits - ANSWER placement makes them inaccessible to people and pets. offer ease of placement and are
odorless. in order to be effective, target pest must consume bait. less attractive to pests if unsanitary
conditions provide alternate food source
Dusts - ANSWER provide the longest residual activity of the various insecticide formulations, provided
they are carefully applied to dry areas. provide excellent coverage within cracks, crevices, and other
voids. may be used around electrical outlets. if applied carelessly, dusts can drift into non-target areas.
Granules - ANSWER formulated for exterior applications where longevity under wet, hot conditions is
desirable. applied around homes as perimeter (barrier) treatments to manage occasional invaders such
as ants, centipedes, earwigs, etc.
Wettable Powders - ANSWER easy to store, have only a mild odor, and provide better residual
properties than other formulations on porous surfaces such as wood and concrete. inhalation hazard
, 7A Pest Exam 135 Complete Solutions a
PASS !!!
when mixing powder with water. must be agitated frequently to keep them in suspension and leave
surface residue when the spray evaporates
Emulsifiable Concentrates - ANSWER oil-soluble products that contain an emulsifier, permitting them to
mix with water. readily adhere to surfaces they are sprayed on. may stain or damage treatment site or
burn any plant foliage they come in contact with. read label for this.
Suspension Concentrates - ANSWER also known as flowables. finely ground solids suspended in liquid.
require less agitation than wettable powders.
Microencapsulates - ANSWER capsule suspensions intended for further dilution in water. provide
controlled (slow) release and reduce exposure to the insecticide. mild odor, easy to store. inhalation
hazard.
Aerosols and Ready-to-Use Products - ANSWER already diluted to proper use concentration by
manufacturer. container is typically application device. offer convenience and safety to applicator
Anticoagulant Rodenticides - ANSWER kill rodents by preventing their blood from coagulating (clotting),
causing the animal to bleed internally
First and Second Generation Anticoagulants Difference - ANSWER first generation anticoagulants are
multiple-dose rodenticides, rodents must consume bait over several days to ingest enough to cause
death. second generation anticoagulants developed when mouse and rat populations became resistant
to first generation. require fewer feedings for rodents to die compared to first generation
Grain Pellet Baits - ANSWER inexpensive and easy to apply. easily adjust amount to apply for light,
moderate, or heavy infestations. rodents may carry pellets away from application site and store in
undesirable locations. available in packets, which may be carried to undesirable locations. if stuffed
down rat burrows, common for rats to eject the packets back to the surface
Block Baits - ANSWER hold up well in interior and exterior baiting programs. secured within bait stations
to prevent rodents from moving the bait to other locations that might endanger people, pets or wildlife,
thus maximizing safety
PASS !!!
7A Pest Exam 135 Complete Solutions a
PASS !!!
Integrated Pest Management - ANSWER a process that utilizes inspections and periodic monitoring to
determine if any type of treatment is needed to reduce pest populations to tolerable levels
Four Steps in an Integrated Pest Management Program - ANSWER 1. Inspect the site for pest problems.
|| 2. Set pest action thresholds. || 3. Apply pest management procedures. || 4. Monitor the pest
management program (post-treatment)
Action Threshold - ANSWER the level of pest infestation which requires initiating a control strategy
Pest Exclusion - ANSWER best way to manage pests, denying entry into buildings through sealing gaps,
installing proper door thresholds etc. some companies do this work, while other's leave it up to the
client
Pest Habitat Manipulation - ANSWER a control strategy that denies pests access to food, water, and
shelter, usually through concentrated sanitation efforts. factors could include temperature and
humidity. critical for controlling cockroaches and rodents. take care of filthy conditions
Pest Removal - ANSWER most direct method of managing pest populations. involves lethal trapping
(most used) and disposal; live trapping (wildlife and animals) and removal; and direct removal
techniques (such as vacuuming cockroaches)
Contact Insecticides and Stomach Poisons - ANSWER contact insecticides penetrate through insect body
covering; applied directly to insect or as residue on surface for insect to crawl through. stomach poisons
ingested by insect during feeding or grooming
Residual Insecticides and Non-Residual Insecticides - ANSWER involves length of time a pesticide will
last. residual insecticides may persist for weeks or longer. non-residual pesticides break down quickly
after treatment
,7A Pest Exam 135 Complete Solutions a
PASS !!!
Desiccants - ANSWER part of inorganic insecticides. disrupt the water balance (such as rapid water loss)
of insects that contact them. low hazard to non-target organisms and not known to develop resistance
Pyrethrins - ANSWER part of botanical insecticides, which are plant-derived. pyrethrins are constituents
of pyrethrum. interrupt the normal transmission of an insect's nerve impulses. used with synergists,
provide quick knockdown with little residual activity. used at low rates as flushing agents during
inspection to improve detection of insects
Synthetic Pyrethroids - ANSWER part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-produced and contain
carbon. mimic the action of pyrethrins meaning they interfere with the transmission of nerve impulses.
quick knockdown activity. engineered to be more stable and persistent.
Insect Growth Regulators - ANSWER part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-produced and
contain carbon. chemicals that mimic the juvenile growth hormone and prevent the immature insect
from molting into the adult stage and, in doing so, disrupt the insect's life cycle by preventing it from
reproducing. chitin synthesis inhibitors often grouped with IGRs so the insects do not molt. very low
hazard to non-target animals. insect-specific
Baits - ANSWER placement makes them inaccessible to people and pets. offer ease of placement and are
odorless. in order to be effective, target pest must consume bait. less attractive to pests if unsanitary
conditions provide alternate food source
Dusts - ANSWER provide the longest residual activity of the various insecticide formulations, provided
they are carefully applied to dry areas. provide excellent coverage within cracks, crevices, and other
voids. may be used around electrical outlets. if applied carelessly, dusts can drift into non-target areas.
Granules - ANSWER formulated for exterior applications where longevity under wet, hot conditions is
desirable. applied around homes as perimeter (barrier) treatments to manage occasional invaders such
as ants, centipedes, earwigs, etc.
Wettable Powders - ANSWER easy to store, have only a mild odor, and provide better residual
properties than other formulations on porous surfaces such as wood and concrete. inhalation hazard
, 7A Pest Exam 135 Complete Solutions a
PASS !!!
when mixing powder with water. must be agitated frequently to keep them in suspension and leave
surface residue when the spray evaporates
Emulsifiable Concentrates - ANSWER oil-soluble products that contain an emulsifier, permitting them to
mix with water. readily adhere to surfaces they are sprayed on. may stain or damage treatment site or
burn any plant foliage they come in contact with. read label for this.
Suspension Concentrates - ANSWER also known as flowables. finely ground solids suspended in liquid.
require less agitation than wettable powders.
Microencapsulates - ANSWER capsule suspensions intended for further dilution in water. provide
controlled (slow) release and reduce exposure to the insecticide. mild odor, easy to store. inhalation
hazard.
Aerosols and Ready-to-Use Products - ANSWER already diluted to proper use concentration by
manufacturer. container is typically application device. offer convenience and safety to applicator
Anticoagulant Rodenticides - ANSWER kill rodents by preventing their blood from coagulating (clotting),
causing the animal to bleed internally
First and Second Generation Anticoagulants Difference - ANSWER first generation anticoagulants are
multiple-dose rodenticides, rodents must consume bait over several days to ingest enough to cause
death. second generation anticoagulants developed when mouse and rat populations became resistant
to first generation. require fewer feedings for rodents to die compared to first generation
Grain Pellet Baits - ANSWER inexpensive and easy to apply. easily adjust amount to apply for light,
moderate, or heavy infestations. rodents may carry pellets away from application site and store in
undesirable locations. available in packets, which may be carried to undesirable locations. if stuffed
down rat burrows, common for rats to eject the packets back to the surface
Block Baits - ANSWER hold up well in interior and exterior baiting programs. secured within bait stations
to prevent rodents from moving the bait to other locations that might endanger people, pets or wildlife,
thus maximizing safety
