7B- Wood Destroying Pests Questions and Answers Already Passed

7B- Wood Destroying Pests Questions and Answers Already Passed T or F: to control pests of structures, pesticide application is the only means of suppressing pests F When technicians use others practices in addition to pesticide use for controlling pests? These practices often reduce pesticide use of make such use a secondary operation of the program Which Michigan regulation requires that pesticide application be made in a manner that prevents off-target discharges of pesticides, and that pesticide application equipment be properly calibrated and in sound mechanical condition? Regulation 637 Which Michigan legislation give the MDA authority to certify commercial applications and to prescribe standards for certification? Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act Which federal legislation specifies that all pesticides be classified as either general use or restricted use? FIFRA Which Michigan legislation establishes the types of certified applicators and expands the pesticide record keeping requirements? Regulation 636 Category 7B technicians do not have to concern themselves with the possibility of harming endangered species? False In Michigan, a vehicle used to transport pesticides for a pesticide application business must: Have the name of the pesticide applanator firm, business phone number, address, or U.S. Dept. of Transportation census number printed on the exterior In Michigan, commercial pesticide applicators must provide their customer written information in the Applicator Service Agreement, including: the time and date of the application, a general description of the target pest or pests to be controlled, a list of pesticides applied T or F: If requested, a commercial pesticide applicator must provide the customer with pesticide products labels and MSDS sheets T T of F: Pesticide drift is not a concern to Category 7B applicators F Notification and Posting requirements for schools, public buildings, and health care facilities include: Posting a sign for at least 48 hours after insecticide application T or F: Commercial Pesticide applicators may represent pesticides as being endorsed by federal or state agencies F What is the time interval for re-entry after insecticides have been applied to a school room? A minimum of 4 hours and it depends on the product label On what segment of an insects body are the legs and often the wings attached? Thorax Termites develop by: gradual metamorphosis What are the stages of development for insects that undergo complete metamorphosis? Egg, larva, pupa, adult Which is the most commonly found termite in Michigan? Eastern Subterranean termite Termite Family Info: Primary Reproductives : have functional wings, started the original colony, leave the colony in swarms usually in the spring or fall Supplementary Reproductves: may have short, non-functional wings, may establish a new colony without swarming, usually the most important source of eggs for the colony Workers: the most numerous in the termite colony, creamy white, wingless, eyeless, and soft- bodied, the most responsible for causing damage to wood in structures, the most responsible for making tunnels and repairs for foraging, feeding, and grooming other castes Soldiers: Have large reddish brown heads, gather at openings to protect the colony The first batch of eggs laid by the queen in a new subterranean termite colony contains: 6-12 eggs How long before a newly established termite colony will seriously damage structural wood? 2-3 years Termites are more prevalent