7A GENERAL PEST CONTROLS: UNIT 7.
APPLICATION AND MANAGEMENT
EQUIPMENT - TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
(100% SOLVED)
Name and describe one popular type of compressed-air sprayer. - correct
answers -The 1-gallon stainless steel sprayer. This sprayer with a multiple-spray nozzle
can apply insecticides accurately into insect harborages.
Name three commonly used sprayers in general pest control. - correct answers -
Compressed-air sprayers, backpack sprayers, and power sprayers.
What parts of a compressed-air sprayer should you inspect regularly? - correct answers
-Check the spray tank inside and out. Look for pinholes and stripped threads. Examine
the check valve and plunger cup of the pump unit for wear and damage. Inspect the
hose for cracks and soft spots. Check the nozzle by using a spray pattern check tray.
, For what types of applications might you use a pin-stream nozzle? - correct answers -
Crack and crevice applications. An injection tool (extension tube) directs and narrows
the stream of pesticide.
For what types of applications might you use a flat-fan nozzle? - correct answers -For
general or spot applications on even surfaces.
How often should you clean a compressed-air sprayer? - correct answers -If you use
your sprayer daily, clean it weekly. If you use it less often, clean it after each use.
To mix insecticide concentrates, what temperature water should you put in the spray
tank? Why? - correct answers -Cool. Warm water helps break down pesticides and
increases their odor. Never use warm water to mix pesticide sprays.
True or False: Backpack sprayers are a good choice to apply pesticides in homes and
small businesses. - correct answers -False. Backpack sprayers are designed for
continuous spraying of large areas such as commercial food facilities and warehouses.
What are some advantages of using bait stations? - correct answers -These devices are
small and easy to move and place. They are designed to attract the target pest, not
nontarget organisms. The toxin is contained, so that it is not easily accessible to
children and pets.
Name some factors that determine success in baiting for pests. - correct answers -1.
Know when, where, and how to place baits and bait stations.
2. Choose the baits that you know pests like to eat.
3. If using guns or other injection devices, keep the delivery tube capped when not in
use so the bait does not dry out.
4. Do not contaminate baits with spray insecticides that might make the bait less
attractive to pests.
Name at least three kinds of traps used to monitor, catch, and/or kill pests. - correct
answers -1. Snap (trigger) traps.
2. Live traps.
3. Glue boards.
4. Insect light traps (ILTs).
What type of pest would you be most likely to catch with a trigger trap? Where should
you place the traps? - correct answers -Rodents (mice and rats). Place traps close to
the walls, behind objects in dark corners, and in other areas where rats and mice are
active. Place traps so that rats and mice will pass directly over the trigger as they follow
their natural course of travel (usually close to a wall).
Why is it important to match the size of a trigger trap with the size of the target rodent
species? - correct answers -Using a mouse-sized snap trap to catch rats is
APPLICATION AND MANAGEMENT
EQUIPMENT - TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
(100% SOLVED)
Name and describe one popular type of compressed-air sprayer. - correct
answers -The 1-gallon stainless steel sprayer. This sprayer with a multiple-spray nozzle
can apply insecticides accurately into insect harborages.
Name three commonly used sprayers in general pest control. - correct answers -
Compressed-air sprayers, backpack sprayers, and power sprayers.
What parts of a compressed-air sprayer should you inspect regularly? - correct answers
-Check the spray tank inside and out. Look for pinholes and stripped threads. Examine
the check valve and plunger cup of the pump unit for wear and damage. Inspect the
hose for cracks and soft spots. Check the nozzle by using a spray pattern check tray.
, For what types of applications might you use a pin-stream nozzle? - correct answers -
Crack and crevice applications. An injection tool (extension tube) directs and narrows
the stream of pesticide.
For what types of applications might you use a flat-fan nozzle? - correct answers -For
general or spot applications on even surfaces.
How often should you clean a compressed-air sprayer? - correct answers -If you use
your sprayer daily, clean it weekly. If you use it less often, clean it after each use.
To mix insecticide concentrates, what temperature water should you put in the spray
tank? Why? - correct answers -Cool. Warm water helps break down pesticides and
increases their odor. Never use warm water to mix pesticide sprays.
True or False: Backpack sprayers are a good choice to apply pesticides in homes and
small businesses. - correct answers -False. Backpack sprayers are designed for
continuous spraying of large areas such as commercial food facilities and warehouses.
What are some advantages of using bait stations? - correct answers -These devices are
small and easy to move and place. They are designed to attract the target pest, not
nontarget organisms. The toxin is contained, so that it is not easily accessible to
children and pets.
Name some factors that determine success in baiting for pests. - correct answers -1.
Know when, where, and how to place baits and bait stations.
2. Choose the baits that you know pests like to eat.
3. If using guns or other injection devices, keep the delivery tube capped when not in
use so the bait does not dry out.
4. Do not contaminate baits with spray insecticides that might make the bait less
attractive to pests.
Name at least three kinds of traps used to monitor, catch, and/or kill pests. - correct
answers -1. Snap (trigger) traps.
2. Live traps.
3. Glue boards.
4. Insect light traps (ILTs).
What type of pest would you be most likely to catch with a trigger trap? Where should
you place the traps? - correct answers -Rodents (mice and rats). Place traps close to
the walls, behind objects in dark corners, and in other areas where rats and mice are
active. Place traps so that rats and mice will pass directly over the trigger as they follow
their natural course of travel (usually close to a wall).
Why is it important to match the size of a trigger trap with the size of the target rodent
species? - correct answers -Using a mouse-sized snap trap to catch rats is
