SC GENERAL AND STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL 7A EXAM
QUESTIONS 2026 -UPDATED
What is the series of events from egg to Lifecycle
adult called?
What is metamorphosis? The change that must take place in before the young insect
matures into an adult is called Metamorphosis
What Phylum do all insect-related animals All insect-related animals such as mites, ticks, and spiders
belong to? belong to a phulum called the Arthropoda
What are Arachnids? Spiders, Mites, scorpions, and ticks. Most arthropod pests are
insects or arachnids.
- four pairs of legs
- two body segments (abdomen and cephalothorax)
Name the four control strategies used to 1. Resource Management/Environment Manipulation
attempt the control of arthropods or 2.Prevention/Mechanical Barriers
rodents. 3. Biological Control
4. Chemical Control
,Resource Management/Environment Management of food, water, and shelter availability, and
Manipulation habitat modification to minimize or eliminate pest is usually
one of the most effective methods for controlling pests.
Prevention/Mechanical Barriers Barriers such as screens, netting, and protective clothing all
are mechanical means to protect people from biting and
nuisance insects.
Biological Control The use of predators, parasites, and pathogens (insect
diseases) can be effective in controlling some pest species, if
the beneficial organisms can establish themselves or if a
population can be maintained.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) This concept uses a combination of biological, environmental
and chemical control methods
IPM- How? Controlling pests by stressing non-chemical methods is the
goal of pest management programs
IPM- Why? An IPM program seeks to maintain to maintain pest
populations below the level at which they cause problems.
, IPM It is an alternative and improved approach to traditional pest
management. I uses information on the life cycles of pests and
their interactions with the environment, in combination with
available pest control methods, to manage pests by the most
economical means with the least possible damage to people,
property, and the environment.
IPM- Program Under an IPM program, spraying is used ONLY when
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
What is the difference between winged ants Thee key features can quickly identify winged ants:
and termite swarmers? 1. A pinched waist
2.Elbowed antennae
3.Wings of different lengths
Which ant species has a heart-shaped Acrobat Ant
abdomen?
Where do odorous house ants get their The odor they give off when they are crushed, smells like
name? rotten coconut
What type of control is best for red Broadcast baiting followed by mound drenching
imported fire ants?
QUESTIONS 2026 -UPDATED
What is the series of events from egg to Lifecycle
adult called?
What is metamorphosis? The change that must take place in before the young insect
matures into an adult is called Metamorphosis
What Phylum do all insect-related animals All insect-related animals such as mites, ticks, and spiders
belong to? belong to a phulum called the Arthropoda
What are Arachnids? Spiders, Mites, scorpions, and ticks. Most arthropod pests are
insects or arachnids.
- four pairs of legs
- two body segments (abdomen and cephalothorax)
Name the four control strategies used to 1. Resource Management/Environment Manipulation
attempt the control of arthropods or 2.Prevention/Mechanical Barriers
rodents. 3. Biological Control
4. Chemical Control
,Resource Management/Environment Management of food, water, and shelter availability, and
Manipulation habitat modification to minimize or eliminate pest is usually
one of the most effective methods for controlling pests.
Prevention/Mechanical Barriers Barriers such as screens, netting, and protective clothing all
are mechanical means to protect people from biting and
nuisance insects.
Biological Control The use of predators, parasites, and pathogens (insect
diseases) can be effective in controlling some pest species, if
the beneficial organisms can establish themselves or if a
population can be maintained.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) This concept uses a combination of biological, environmental
and chemical control methods
IPM- How? Controlling pests by stressing non-chemical methods is the
goal of pest management programs
IPM- Why? An IPM program seeks to maintain to maintain pest
populations below the level at which they cause problems.
, IPM It is an alternative and improved approach to traditional pest
management. I uses information on the life cycles of pests and
their interactions with the environment, in combination with
available pest control methods, to manage pests by the most
economical means with the least possible damage to people,
property, and the environment.
IPM- Program Under an IPM program, spraying is used ONLY when
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
What is the difference between winged ants Thee key features can quickly identify winged ants:
and termite swarmers? 1. A pinched waist
2.Elbowed antennae
3.Wings of different lengths
Which ant species has a heart-shaped Acrobat Ant
abdomen?
Where do odorous house ants get their The odor they give off when they are crushed, smells like
name? rotten coconut
What type of control is best for red Broadcast baiting followed by mound drenching
imported fire ants?
