Termite and Other Wood Pests (WDI) Exam with
accurate detailed answers
Termites belong to the insect order: - correct answer✔✔Isoptera
Termites are more prevalent in ___________ soil. - correct answer✔✔Sandy
The most numerous members in a termite colony are the: - correct answer✔✔Workers
The termite caste with the greatly enlarged dark, reddish brown heads are the: - correct
answer✔✔Soldiers
The first bath of eggs layed by the queen in a new subterranean termite colony contains: -
correct answer✔✔6-12 eggs
Termite can enter structures through:
a. cracks in concrete
b. utility openings
c. expansion joints
d. all of the above - correct answer✔✔d. all of the above
When looking for signs of termite, the inspector should look for:
a. forms left in slabs around plumbing drains
b. wooden porch steps in soil contact
c. wooden fences or trellises contacting the structure
, d. all of the above - correct answer✔✔d. all of the above
Buildings should be inspected at least once __________ for termite tubes. - correct
answer✔✔A year
Unlike other subterranean termites, Formosan termites do not need constant contact with
the soil if there is an alternative moisture supply. T/F - correct answer✔✔True
Formosan termite queens can produce up to 500 eggs per day. T/F - correct answer✔✔False
(1000 eggs/day)
Formosan termites are the only species that constructs carton nests. T/F - correct
answer✔✔True
In many situations, fumigation may be the only effective means of eliminating of Formosan
termites. T/F - correct answer✔✔True
Drywood termites construct their nest in wood and not in the soil as do subterranean
termites. T/F - correct answer✔✔False
Drywood termites are restricted to the gulf coast region. T/F - correct answer✔✔False
Small "shot hole" openings in wood surfaces are an indication of _____________ infestation.
a. powderpost beetle
b. drywood termite
c. dampwood termite
d. subterranean termite - correct answer✔✔a. powderpost beetle
accurate detailed answers
Termites belong to the insect order: - correct answer✔✔Isoptera
Termites are more prevalent in ___________ soil. - correct answer✔✔Sandy
The most numerous members in a termite colony are the: - correct answer✔✔Workers
The termite caste with the greatly enlarged dark, reddish brown heads are the: - correct
answer✔✔Soldiers
The first bath of eggs layed by the queen in a new subterranean termite colony contains: -
correct answer✔✔6-12 eggs
Termite can enter structures through:
a. cracks in concrete
b. utility openings
c. expansion joints
d. all of the above - correct answer✔✔d. all of the above
When looking for signs of termite, the inspector should look for:
a. forms left in slabs around plumbing drains
b. wooden porch steps in soil contact
c. wooden fences or trellises contacting the structure
, d. all of the above - correct answer✔✔d. all of the above
Buildings should be inspected at least once __________ for termite tubes. - correct
answer✔✔A year
Unlike other subterranean termites, Formosan termites do not need constant contact with
the soil if there is an alternative moisture supply. T/F - correct answer✔✔True
Formosan termite queens can produce up to 500 eggs per day. T/F - correct answer✔✔False
(1000 eggs/day)
Formosan termites are the only species that constructs carton nests. T/F - correct
answer✔✔True
In many situations, fumigation may be the only effective means of eliminating of Formosan
termites. T/F - correct answer✔✔True
Drywood termites construct their nest in wood and not in the soil as do subterranean
termites. T/F - correct answer✔✔False
Drywood termites are restricted to the gulf coast region. T/F - correct answer✔✔False
Small "shot hole" openings in wood surfaces are an indication of _____________ infestation.
a. powderpost beetle
b. drywood termite
c. dampwood termite
d. subterranean termite - correct answer✔✔a. powderpost beetle
