Tennessee Pesticide Applicator Exam (Category 7 Industrial, Institutional, Structural, and Health Related Pest Control)100% PASS!!!

Tennessee Pesticide Applicator Exam
(Category 7 Industrial, Institutional,
Structural, and Health Related Pest
Control)100% PASS!!!




Can a carpet beetle fly? - ANSWER-Yes, but the larvae cannot.
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There is a pest that has a wingspan of approximately 3⁄4 in in length. The outer two thirds of the
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forewings have reddish copper scales on them. What pest does this describe? - ANSWER-An Indian Meal
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Moth
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What is the identification characteristic of a rice weevil? - ANSWER-Four lighter colored spots on the
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wings
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Are snakes protected in Tennessee? - ANSWER-Yes
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How small of a hole can a rat squeeze through? - ANSWER-1⁄2 inch
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, What are the characteristics of a Norway Rat? - ANSWER-- Body weight is 12-20oz
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- Small head
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- Small ears
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- Blunt muzzle
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- Tail that is shorter than its body.
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There is a larvae that spins a silken case around itself and carries it while its feeding. What species is this?
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- ANSWER-The case making clothes moth
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What is the most serious and destructive pest to wood structures in the United States? - ANSWER-The
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subterranean termite
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What do the fecal pellets of dry wood termites look like? - ANSWER-It is a 6-sided pellet that looks like a
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dried up seed.
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What do lyctid powderpost beetle larvae feed on? - ANSWER-Ring porous hardwoods
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What pesticide formulation persists longer on porous surfaces such as concrete, wood, or paint? -
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ANSWER-Wettable powders
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What pesticide formulation has relatively low odor and is applied to areas inaccessible to people, pets,
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and nontarget wildlife? - ANSWER-Bait formulations
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What are some essential pieces of equipment used by pest management professionals during
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inspections? - ANSWER-Flashlight, bait station, hard hat
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What is IPM? - ANSWER-Integrated Pest Management
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