pest control branch 2 [ACTUAL EXAM] LATEST 2 VERSION
[QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WITH STUDY GUIDE
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LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be
found? - CORRECT ANSWER in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - CORRECT
ANSWER warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown
for the control of fleas in the lawn area? - CORRECT ANSWER power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects
from the floor beforehand? - CORRECT ANSWER cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for
fleas? - CORRECT ANSWER low pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is
being treated for fleas? - CORRECT ANSWER reduces possibility of re-
infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - CORRECT
ANSWER prevents fleas from reproducing
it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during
a flea inspection in a residence - CORRECT ANSWER true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to
control? - CORRECT ANSWER pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? -
CORRECT ANSWER to cause pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - CORRECT ANSWER pearly
white
,what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - CORRECT
ANSWER cat flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - CORRECT
ANSWER black widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - CORRECT ANSWER
irregular scaffold type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by
a field representative? - CORRECT ANSWER damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - CORRECT ANSWER fangs
a centipede can be described as having - CORRECT ANSWER elongated,
flattened, with one pair of legs per body segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing
facility? - CORRECT ANSWER sanitation
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - CORRECT
ANSWER locate all breeding sources (see plumbing drains)
the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash
compactor. which fly is it? - CORRECT ANSWER fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWER
tiny yellowish black flies found near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - CORRECT
ANSWER house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - CORRECT ANSWER window
sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them?
- CORRECT ANSWER dry out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - CORRECT ANSWER
moth fly
, controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact
that they - CORRECT ANSWER develop in earthworms
what fly is 1/4 inch long and dull with four stripes on it's thorax - CORRECT
ANSWER house fly
where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found? - CORRECT ANSWER
outside in organic debris
what insect is highly damaging to paper products? - CORRECT ANSWER
silverfish
in what location should an insecticide dust formulation be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER in wall voids
furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer's closet. what
recommendation should be made? - CORRECT 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
what stored pest is found in bagged and boxed spices in kitchen cabin? -
CORRECT ANSWER cigarette beetles
control of invader beetles should begin in what location? - CORRECT ANSWER
exterior
carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in where? - CORRECT ANSWER secure
site on animal fabrics
an example of the external feeder includes the - CORRECT ANSWER
drugstore beetle
what is commonly found in nests of bees and wasps? - CORRECT ANSWER
larder beetle
what procedure is a great preventative tool against carpet beetles? - CORRECT
ANSWER sanitation
in treating for furniture carpet beetles, and inspector should use what treatment?
- CORRECT ANSWER a light, fine, wet spray directly to material
[QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WITH STUDY GUIDE
DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS-
LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be
found? - CORRECT ANSWER in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - CORRECT
ANSWER warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown
for the control of fleas in the lawn area? - CORRECT ANSWER power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects
from the floor beforehand? - CORRECT ANSWER cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for
fleas? - CORRECT ANSWER low pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is
being treated for fleas? - CORRECT ANSWER reduces possibility of re-
infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - CORRECT
ANSWER prevents fleas from reproducing
it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during
a flea inspection in a residence - CORRECT ANSWER true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to
control? - CORRECT ANSWER pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? -
CORRECT ANSWER to cause pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - CORRECT ANSWER pearly
white
,what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - CORRECT
ANSWER cat flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - CORRECT
ANSWER black widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - CORRECT ANSWER
irregular scaffold type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by
a field representative? - CORRECT ANSWER damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - CORRECT ANSWER fangs
a centipede can be described as having - CORRECT ANSWER elongated,
flattened, with one pair of legs per body segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing
facility? - CORRECT ANSWER sanitation
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - CORRECT
ANSWER locate all breeding sources (see plumbing drains)
the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash
compactor. which fly is it? - CORRECT ANSWER fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWER
tiny yellowish black flies found near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - CORRECT
ANSWER house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - CORRECT ANSWER window
sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them?
- CORRECT ANSWER dry out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - CORRECT ANSWER
moth fly
, controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact
that they - CORRECT ANSWER develop in earthworms
what fly is 1/4 inch long and dull with four stripes on it's thorax - CORRECT
ANSWER house fly
where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found? - CORRECT ANSWER
outside in organic debris
what insect is highly damaging to paper products? - CORRECT ANSWER
silverfish
in what location should an insecticide dust formulation be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER in wall voids
furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer's closet. what
recommendation should be made? - CORRECT 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
what stored pest is found in bagged and boxed spices in kitchen cabin? -
CORRECT ANSWER cigarette beetles
control of invader beetles should begin in what location? - CORRECT ANSWER
exterior
carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in where? - CORRECT ANSWER secure
site on animal fabrics
an example of the external feeder includes the - CORRECT ANSWER
drugstore beetle
what is commonly found in nests of bees and wasps? - CORRECT ANSWER
larder beetle
what procedure is a great preventative tool against carpet beetles? - CORRECT
ANSWER sanitation
in treating for furniture carpet beetles, and inspector should use what treatment?
- CORRECT ANSWER a light, fine, wet spray directly to material
