Wisconsin Structural Pest Control
Learning Objectives Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Describe the structural features of insects - Correct answer-three regions: head,
thorax, abdomen. three pairs attached to thorax. wings differ from 0 to 2. one pair
of antenna on head
explain how to distinguish insects from other arthropods - Correct answer-spiders,
mites, etc. have two body regions: a fused head and thorax, and abdomen; four
pairs of legs attached to head/thorax region; no wings; no antennae; has an
exoskeleton
describe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can cause - Correct answer-feed on
stored products; contaminate raw and processed commodities; weaken structural
timbers; damage furniture, carpeting, and clothing; carry pathogens that cause
disease in people and animals; create a nuisance; cause anxiety and reduce quality
of life
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,simple metamorphosis - Correct answer-three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. must
molt because exoskeleton cannot enlarge
complete metamorphosis - Correct answer-four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon),
and adult
list of common species of cockroaches you might find in Wisconsin - Correct
answer-german, brown-banded, oriental , american, australian, and wood
treatment methods for cockroach control - Correct answer-IGR (insect growth
regulators), baits, crack-and-crevice, and spraying
IGR (insect growth regulators) - Correct answer-synthetic chemicals designed to
mimic the activity of natural insect hormones. affects
list the ant species - Correct answer-carpenter, larger yellow or citronella, thief or
grease, pavement, cornfield, and pharoah
list the ant species for which baits do or do not provide effective control - Correct
answer-pharaoh, thief, worker, and fire ants
describe how you would make an effective perimeter treatment for ants - Correct
answer-spray under sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal door frames
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,describe how to treat both outdoor and indoor ant nests - Correct answer-outdoor:
use enough liquids to drench the material down into the nest. indoor: dusting
cracks and crevices, spraying liquids also works
carpenter ant control - Correct answer-find the main nesting colony and kill the
queen. use perimeter treatment to keep the ants outside
specify where to concentrate flea control efforts in the animal's environment -
Correct answer-eat and sleep areas, wash animal. focus on where the pet spends
most of its time, vacuum and cleaning up their area. check chimneys, attics, and
crawl spaces if no animal is a pet
list the advantages of IGRs and describe how they fit into a flea management
program - Correct answer-IGRs prevent fleas from developing and hatching, they
also have low human and animal toxicity
describe the limitations of aerosols, flea "bombs," ultrasonic devices, and flea traps
- Correct answer-these materials can cause explosions or fires if access fumes build
up in enclosed areas, they won't penetrate through furniture or other items
outline the key to effective control of flies and food pests - Correct answer-find and
eliminate food source, short term bomb
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, describe the options for controlling powder post beetle infestations - Correct
answer-surface-treat the infested wood with pesticide. spray or paint borates onto
exposed surfaces
describe what can make perimeter treatments for occasional invaders especially
effective and why some treatments fail - Correct answer-treating cracks and
openings around windows, plumbing, doors, spaces between the foundation and
siding are effective. Some treatments may fail because some insects might have
gotten past the perimeter treatment before you applied it
describe the life cycle of bed bugs and the importance of proper inspection -
Correct answer-individual bed bugs can lay 200 to 250 eggs in her lifetime. The
eggs hatch in about 6 to 10 days. Adults live for about 2 to 4 months. If you don't
properly inspect for bed bugs, then the infestation will not be controlled
describe some control methods for bed bugs including limitations of chemical
control - Correct answer-temperature below freezing or heat treatments. non-
repellant products are primarily used
list physical differences between the Norway rat - Correct answer-weighs 7-17
ounces, 12-18 inches long, tail is 5-8 inches, ears are close set, short, thick with
short fine hairs, hind foot over an inch, 12 teats on female, grayish belly fur
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Learning Objectives Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Describe the structural features of insects - Correct answer-three regions: head,
thorax, abdomen. three pairs attached to thorax. wings differ from 0 to 2. one pair
of antenna on head
explain how to distinguish insects from other arthropods - Correct answer-spiders,
mites, etc. have two body regions: a fused head and thorax, and abdomen; four
pairs of legs attached to head/thorax region; no wings; no antennae; has an
exoskeleton
describe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can cause - Correct answer-feed on
stored products; contaminate raw and processed commodities; weaken structural
timbers; damage furniture, carpeting, and clothing; carry pathogens that cause
disease in people and animals; create a nuisance; cause anxiety and reduce quality
of life
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,simple metamorphosis - Correct answer-three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. must
molt because exoskeleton cannot enlarge
complete metamorphosis - Correct answer-four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon),
and adult
list of common species of cockroaches you might find in Wisconsin - Correct
answer-german, brown-banded, oriental , american, australian, and wood
treatment methods for cockroach control - Correct answer-IGR (insect growth
regulators), baits, crack-and-crevice, and spraying
IGR (insect growth regulators) - Correct answer-synthetic chemicals designed to
mimic the activity of natural insect hormones. affects
list the ant species - Correct answer-carpenter, larger yellow or citronella, thief or
grease, pavement, cornfield, and pharoah
list the ant species for which baits do or do not provide effective control - Correct
answer-pharaoh, thief, worker, and fire ants
describe how you would make an effective perimeter treatment for ants - Correct
answer-spray under sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal door frames
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,describe how to treat both outdoor and indoor ant nests - Correct answer-outdoor:
use enough liquids to drench the material down into the nest. indoor: dusting
cracks and crevices, spraying liquids also works
carpenter ant control - Correct answer-find the main nesting colony and kill the
queen. use perimeter treatment to keep the ants outside
specify where to concentrate flea control efforts in the animal's environment -
Correct answer-eat and sleep areas, wash animal. focus on where the pet spends
most of its time, vacuum and cleaning up their area. check chimneys, attics, and
crawl spaces if no animal is a pet
list the advantages of IGRs and describe how they fit into a flea management
program - Correct answer-IGRs prevent fleas from developing and hatching, they
also have low human and animal toxicity
describe the limitations of aerosols, flea "bombs," ultrasonic devices, and flea traps
- Correct answer-these materials can cause explosions or fires if access fumes build
up in enclosed areas, they won't penetrate through furniture or other items
outline the key to effective control of flies and food pests - Correct answer-find and
eliminate food source, short term bomb
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, describe the options for controlling powder post beetle infestations - Correct
answer-surface-treat the infested wood with pesticide. spray or paint borates onto
exposed surfaces
describe what can make perimeter treatments for occasional invaders especially
effective and why some treatments fail - Correct answer-treating cracks and
openings around windows, plumbing, doors, spaces between the foundation and
siding are effective. Some treatments may fail because some insects might have
gotten past the perimeter treatment before you applied it
describe the life cycle of bed bugs and the importance of proper inspection -
Correct answer-individual bed bugs can lay 200 to 250 eggs in her lifetime. The
eggs hatch in about 6 to 10 days. Adults live for about 2 to 4 months. If you don't
properly inspect for bed bugs, then the infestation will not be controlled
describe some control methods for bed bugs including limitations of chemical
control - Correct answer-temperature below freezing or heat treatments. non-
repellant products are primarily used
list physical differences between the Norway rat - Correct answer-weighs 7-17
ounces, 12-18 inches long, tail is 5-8 inches, ears are close set, short, thick with
short fine hairs, hind foot over an inch, 12 teats on female, grayish belly fur
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