CA Branch 2 Study Guide
________ Cockroaches are commonly found in restaurants - ANS-German
\_________ Cockroaches are commonly found in sewers and storm drains - ANS-American
\_________Ants are often mistaken for Pharoah Ants - ANS-Thief
\A bedbug can survive without feeding? - ANS-3-4 months
\A blood meal is required for each bed bug molt and for egg production by female bed bugs. -
ANS-True
\A centipede can be described as - ANS-Elongated, flattened, 1 pair of legs per body segment
\A centipede uses its _______ to inject poison - ANS-Fangs
\A German cockroach is known to live up to? - ANS-12 months
\A rat infestation can be identified by what signs? - ANS-Urine stains, sebum, droppings
\A strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes - ANS-Cockroaches in the sink
\Adult varied carpet beetles cannot be found in birds nests, wasp nests, or bees nests -
ANS-False
\Although the interior of an apartment complex has been treated for flies, the tenants still
complain of seeing many flies in the courtyard. What action should be taken? - ANS-Identify the
source and inform the landlord of any conditions conducive to fly infestation
\An adult tick has a total of ____ legs - ANS-8
\Argentine ant nests are typically found in - ANS-Moist soil next to food/water sources
\At what point are health effects or symptoms of acute pesticide exposure evident -
ANS-Immediately
\At what point are long term control measures for ants considered complete? - ANS-Habitat has
been destroyed
\Basic sanitation is the most important fly control measure that can be applied in most cases -
ANS-True
\Bed bugs are most active during? - ANS-Midnight to dawn
\Bed bugs are successful at hiding during during daylight hours due to their? - ANS-Flattened
bodies
\Bed bugs can be treated like lice? - ANS-False
\Bed bugs release a ______ odor when disturbed - ANS-Sweet
\Brown banded cockroaches prefer to live in what environmental setting? - ANS-Warm
\Can you treat fabric and clothing directly? - ANS-Yes but use extremely low pressure and
ensure the clothes dry adequately
\Carpenter ant colonies can be found in? - ANS-Moist wood
\Carpenter Ants can be found in attics and Wall voids? - ANS-Yes
\Carpenter Ants primarily swarm in the ______ - ANS-Spring
\Carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in - ANS-Secure site on animal fabrics
\Controlling the larval stage of cluster flies is made problematic due to the fact that they: -
ANS-Develop in earthworms
\CSI stands for? - ANS-Chitin synthesis inhibitor
, \Drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANS-Tiny yellowish black flies found
near damp, moist areas.
\During the daylight hours, bed bugs can be found in? - ANS-Pillow cases, clothing, bed sheets,
furniture
\Flea eggs can be recognized by their _______ color - ANS-Pearly white
\Following a treatment, what measure should be recommended to prevent carpenter ants
reaching a structure? - ANS-Trim overhanging limbs in contact with the structure
\For live trapping, what license do you need? - ANS-Department of fish and game, live trapping
license
\For what ant should exterior, ground and residual insecticide barrier treatments be
recommended? - ANS-Thief Ant
\Fungus gnats are found in potted plants, what should you do to eliminate them? - ANS-Dry out
the moist soil
\Furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customers closet. What recommendation
should be made? - ANS-Customer dry clean all woolens suspected of being infected, empty
closet, and treat all cracks and crevices with a residual insecticide.
\How are granules applied? - ANS-Spreader
\How big can bed bugs grow to be? - ANS-1/4"
\How can a German roach treatment fail? - ANS-alternative food to bait, re-introduction, lack of
cooperation from the customer.
\How can an oriental roach treatment fail? - ANS-alternative food to bait, damp treatment area,
lack of cooperation from the customer
\How do you get a cony of odorous house ants out of the wall? - ANS-Dust in voids and barrier
treatment
\How do you identify an imported red fire ant? - ANS-Mound in soil
\How do you spray near a body of water? - ANS-Carefully, with large droplet size to prevent drift
\How do you treat for carpet beetles? - ANS-Treat drapes, carpets, and fabric furniture. Treat
carpet with 10 psi
\How do you treat for carpet beetles? - ANS-Vacuum
\How do you treat thick ground cover such as ivy? - ANS-Granules
\How else can pesticide get into the body if wearing gloves and service uniform? - ANS-Ocular,
Inhilation and Oral
\How far away do you hold an aerosol during treatment? - ANS-Refer to the label
\How far from a food handling area must a fly light be installed? - ANS-15 ft
\How fat can flea larvae travel? - ANS-Up to 1 foot
\How for Argentine ants most likely enter a structure? - ANS-Cracks in the slap/foundation
\How long after a flea sprat should occupants wait before starting to clean? - ANS-48 hours
\How long before treatment must a tenant be notified? - ANS-24 hours
\How long does it take for a bed bug to digest their meal? - ANS-5-10 days
\How long does the board keep test results? - ANS-3 years
\How long does the house mouse live in normal conditions? - ANS-1 year
\How long must a branch manager hold onto the service tickets and or pesticide use reports? -
ANS-1 year
\How long to dispute results? - ANS-10 days
________ Cockroaches are commonly found in restaurants - ANS-German
\_________ Cockroaches are commonly found in sewers and storm drains - ANS-American
\_________Ants are often mistaken for Pharoah Ants - ANS-Thief
\A bedbug can survive without feeding? - ANS-3-4 months
\A blood meal is required for each bed bug molt and for egg production by female bed bugs. -
ANS-True
\A centipede can be described as - ANS-Elongated, flattened, 1 pair of legs per body segment
\A centipede uses its _______ to inject poison - ANS-Fangs
\A German cockroach is known to live up to? - ANS-12 months
\A rat infestation can be identified by what signs? - ANS-Urine stains, sebum, droppings
\A strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes - ANS-Cockroaches in the sink
\Adult varied carpet beetles cannot be found in birds nests, wasp nests, or bees nests -
ANS-False
\Although the interior of an apartment complex has been treated for flies, the tenants still
complain of seeing many flies in the courtyard. What action should be taken? - ANS-Identify the
source and inform the landlord of any conditions conducive to fly infestation
\An adult tick has a total of ____ legs - ANS-8
\Argentine ant nests are typically found in - ANS-Moist soil next to food/water sources
\At what point are health effects or symptoms of acute pesticide exposure evident -
ANS-Immediately
\At what point are long term control measures for ants considered complete? - ANS-Habitat has
been destroyed
\Basic sanitation is the most important fly control measure that can be applied in most cases -
ANS-True
\Bed bugs are most active during? - ANS-Midnight to dawn
\Bed bugs are successful at hiding during during daylight hours due to their? - ANS-Flattened
bodies
\Bed bugs can be treated like lice? - ANS-False
\Bed bugs release a ______ odor when disturbed - ANS-Sweet
\Brown banded cockroaches prefer to live in what environmental setting? - ANS-Warm
\Can you treat fabric and clothing directly? - ANS-Yes but use extremely low pressure and
ensure the clothes dry adequately
\Carpenter ant colonies can be found in? - ANS-Moist wood
\Carpenter Ants can be found in attics and Wall voids? - ANS-Yes
\Carpenter Ants primarily swarm in the ______ - ANS-Spring
\Carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in - ANS-Secure site on animal fabrics
\Controlling the larval stage of cluster flies is made problematic due to the fact that they: -
ANS-Develop in earthworms
\CSI stands for? - ANS-Chitin synthesis inhibitor
, \Drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANS-Tiny yellowish black flies found
near damp, moist areas.
\During the daylight hours, bed bugs can be found in? - ANS-Pillow cases, clothing, bed sheets,
furniture
\Flea eggs can be recognized by their _______ color - ANS-Pearly white
\Following a treatment, what measure should be recommended to prevent carpenter ants
reaching a structure? - ANS-Trim overhanging limbs in contact with the structure
\For live trapping, what license do you need? - ANS-Department of fish and game, live trapping
license
\For what ant should exterior, ground and residual insecticide barrier treatments be
recommended? - ANS-Thief Ant
\Fungus gnats are found in potted plants, what should you do to eliminate them? - ANS-Dry out
the moist soil
\Furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customers closet. What recommendation
should be made? - ANS-Customer dry clean all woolens suspected of being infected, empty
closet, and treat all cracks and crevices with a residual insecticide.
\How are granules applied? - ANS-Spreader
\How big can bed bugs grow to be? - ANS-1/4"
\How can a German roach treatment fail? - ANS-alternative food to bait, re-introduction, lack of
cooperation from the customer.
\How can an oriental roach treatment fail? - ANS-alternative food to bait, damp treatment area,
lack of cooperation from the customer
\How do you get a cony of odorous house ants out of the wall? - ANS-Dust in voids and barrier
treatment
\How do you identify an imported red fire ant? - ANS-Mound in soil
\How do you spray near a body of water? - ANS-Carefully, with large droplet size to prevent drift
\How do you treat for carpet beetles? - ANS-Treat drapes, carpets, and fabric furniture. Treat
carpet with 10 psi
\How do you treat for carpet beetles? - ANS-Vacuum
\How do you treat thick ground cover such as ivy? - ANS-Granules
\How else can pesticide get into the body if wearing gloves and service uniform? - ANS-Ocular,
Inhilation and Oral
\How far away do you hold an aerosol during treatment? - ANS-Refer to the label
\How far from a food handling area must a fly light be installed? - ANS-15 ft
\How fat can flea larvae travel? - ANS-Up to 1 foot
\How for Argentine ants most likely enter a structure? - ANS-Cracks in the slap/foundation
\How long after a flea sprat should occupants wait before starting to clean? - ANS-48 hours
\How long before treatment must a tenant be notified? - ANS-24 hours
\How long does it take for a bed bug to digest their meal? - ANS-5-10 days
\How long does the board keep test results? - ANS-3 years
\How long does the house mouse live in normal conditions? - ANS-1 year
\How long must a branch manager hold onto the service tickets and or pesticide use reports? -
ANS-1 year
\How long to dispute results? - ANS-10 days
