Ca branch 2 pest control exam with Correct Solutions

Ca branch 2 pest control exam with Correct Solutions dusts (d) - Answer -these ready to use formulations are usually made of combining an insecticide with a dust diluent ( usually inert). please not that some products, such as boric acid dusts, are almost totally comprised of boric acid and may have only small amounts of other ingredients added. many products provide an exceptional residual if kept dry. drifts are a major problem microencapsulated formulations (me) - Answer -microencapsulated formulations are manufactured by suspending liquid or solid pesticide particles in microcapsules. by altering the membrane of the microcapsules, the residual performance,speed of action and odor can be affected. the microcapsules are suspended in a liquid base so the final formulation is similar to a suspended concentrate. like wettable powders, these products perform well on porous and non-porous surfaces. however, they may clog sprayers and leave a visible residue. flowable liquids - Answer -these products contain concentrated water dispersible powders in a liquid form. these powders may stay suspended for a long time. flowable liquids are easy to handle and have excellent dilution properties indoor flea larvae usually live - Answer -in pile carpeting and are most abundant where the house pet sleeps at night or rest during the day norway rats - Answer -head 7-10 inches long. tail is shorter than head and body @ 6-8 inches can jump 2 feet high droppings are 3/4 to 1 inch long and capsule shaped requires 1 ounce of food per day needs 1/2 to 1 ounce of water per day females have 4-7 litters per year with 8-12 young per litter rat lives 5-12 months roof rats - Answer -smaller and sleeker than norway rat head and body are 6-8 inches long. tail is longer than head and body @ 7-10 inch can jump 2 feet high dropping 1/2 inch long and spindle shapedrequires 1/2 to 1 ounce of food per day needs 1/2 to 1 ounce of water per day females have 4-6 litters per year with 4-8 young per litter rat lives 5-12 months house mouse - Answer -resembles a small roof rat head and body are 2-3 1/2 inches long. tail is about the same length as the head and body @ 3-4 inch can jump 1 foot high droppings 1/8 to 1/4 inch long with at least one end or both pointed. 30-100 dropping per day females may have 8 litters per year with 4-7 per litter needs 1/10th of an ounce of food per day mice need very little water ,but drinks 3-9 millimeters per day if water is free