7A Pest Management Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
Pest Habitat Manipulation☑️Correct Ans-a control strategy that denies pests access to food,
water, and shelter, usually through concentrated sanitation efforts. factors could include
temperature and humidity. critical for controlling cockroaches and rodents. take care of filthy
conditions
Pest Removal☑️Correct Ans-most direct method of managing pest populations. involves lethal
trapping (most used) and disposal; live trapping (wildlife and animals) and removal; and direct
removal techniques (such as vacuuming cockroaches)
Contact Insecticides and Stomach Poisons☑️Correct Ans-contact insecticides penetrate through
insect body covering; applied directly to insect or as residue on surface for insect to crawl
through. stomach poisons ingested by insect during feeding or grooming
Residual Insecticides and Non-Residual Insecticides☑️Correct Ans-involves length of time a
pesticide will last. residual insecticides may persist for weeks or longer. non-residual pesticides
break down quickly after treatment
Desiccants☑️Correct Ans-part of inorganic insecticides. disrupt the water balance (such as
rapid water loss) of insects that contact them. low hazard to non-target organisms and not known
to develop resistance
Pyrethrins☑️Correct Ans-part of botanical insecticides, which are plant-derived. pyrethrins are
constituents of pyrethrum. interrupt the normal transmission of an insect's nerve impulses. used
with synergists, provide quick knockdown with little residual activity. used at low rates as
flushing agents during inspection to improve detection of insects
Synthetic Pyrethroids☑️Correct Ans-part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-produced
and contain carbon. mimic the action of pyrethrins meaning they interfere with the transmission
of nerve impulses. quick knockdown activity. engineered to be more stable and persistent.
,Insect Growth Regulators☑️Correct Ans-part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-
produced and contain carbon. chemicals that mimic the juvenile growth hormone and prevent the
immature insect from molting into the adult stage and, in doing so, disrupt the insect's life cycle
by preventing it from reproducing. chitin synthesis inhibitors often grouped with IGRs so the
insects do not molt. very low hazard to non-target animals. insect-specific
Baits☑️Correct Ans-placement makes them inaccessible to people and pets. offer ease of
placement and are odorless. in order to be effective, target pest must consume bait. less attractive
to pests if unsanitary conditions provide alternate food source
Dusts☑️Correct Ans-provide the longest residual activity of the various insecticide
formulations, provided they are carefully applied to dry areas. provide excellent coverage within
cracks, crevices, and other voids. may be used around electrical outlets. if applied carelessly,
dusts can drift into non-target areas.
Granules☑️Correct Ans-formulated for exterior applications where longevity under wet, hot
conditions is desirable. applied around homes as perimeter (barrier) treatments to manage
occasional invaders such as ants, centipedes, earwigs, etc.
Wettable Powders☑️Correct Ans-easy to store, have only a mild odor, and provide better
residual properties than other formulations on porous surfaces such as wood and concrete.
inhalation hazard when mixing powder with water. must be agitated frequently to keep them in
suspension and leave surface residue when the spray evaporates
Emulsifiable Concentrates☑️Correct Ans-oil-soluble products that contain an emulsifier,
permitting them to mix with water. readily adhere to surfaces they are sprayed on. may stain or
damage treatment site or burn any plant foliage they come in contact with. read label for this.
Suspension Concentrates☑️Correct Ans-also known as flowables. finely ground solids
suspended in liquid. require less agitation than wettable powders.
Microencapsulates☑️Correct Ans-capsule suspensions intended for further dilution in water.
provide controlled (slow) release and reduce exposure to the insecticide. mild odor, easy to store.
inhalation hazard.
, Integrated Pest Management☑️Correct Ans-a process that utilizes inspections and periodic
monitoring to determine if any type of treatment is needed to reduce pest populations to tolerable
levels
Four Steps in an Integrated Pest Management Program☑️Correct Ans-1. Inspect the site for
pest problems. || 2. Set pest action thresholds. || 3. Apply pest management procedures. || 4.
Monitor the pest management program (post-treatment)
Action Threshold☑️Correct Ans-the level of pest infestation which requires initiating a control
strategy
Pest Exclusion☑️Correct Ans-best way to manage pests, denying entry into buildings through
sealing gaps, installing proper door thresholds etc. some companies do this work, while other's
leave it up to the client
Aerosols and Ready-to-Use Products☑️Correct Ans-already diluted to proper use concentration
by manufacturer. container is typically application device. offer convenience and safety to
applicator
Anticoagulant Rodenticides☑️Correct Ans-kill rodents by preventing their blood from
coagulating (clotting), causing the animal to bleed internally
First and Second Generation Anticoagulants Difference☑️Correct Ans-first generation
anticoagulants are multiple-dose rodenticides, rodents must consume bait over several days to
ingest enough to cause death. second generation anticoagulants developed when mouse and rat
populations became resistant to first generation. require fewer feedings for rodents to die
compared to first generation
Grain Pellet Baits☑️Correct Ans-inexpensive and easy to apply. easily adjust amount to apply
for light, moderate, or heavy infestations. rodents may carry pellets away from application site
and store in undesirable locations. available in packets, which may be carried to undesirable
locations. if stuffed down rat burrows, common for rats to eject the packets back to the surface
With Correct Answers
Pest Habitat Manipulation☑️Correct Ans-a control strategy that denies pests access to food,
water, and shelter, usually through concentrated sanitation efforts. factors could include
temperature and humidity. critical for controlling cockroaches and rodents. take care of filthy
conditions
Pest Removal☑️Correct Ans-most direct method of managing pest populations. involves lethal
trapping (most used) and disposal; live trapping (wildlife and animals) and removal; and direct
removal techniques (such as vacuuming cockroaches)
Contact Insecticides and Stomach Poisons☑️Correct Ans-contact insecticides penetrate through
insect body covering; applied directly to insect or as residue on surface for insect to crawl
through. stomach poisons ingested by insect during feeding or grooming
Residual Insecticides and Non-Residual Insecticides☑️Correct Ans-involves length of time a
pesticide will last. residual insecticides may persist for weeks or longer. non-residual pesticides
break down quickly after treatment
Desiccants☑️Correct Ans-part of inorganic insecticides. disrupt the water balance (such as
rapid water loss) of insects that contact them. low hazard to non-target organisms and not known
to develop resistance
Pyrethrins☑️Correct Ans-part of botanical insecticides, which are plant-derived. pyrethrins are
constituents of pyrethrum. interrupt the normal transmission of an insect's nerve impulses. used
with synergists, provide quick knockdown with little residual activity. used at low rates as
flushing agents during inspection to improve detection of insects
Synthetic Pyrethroids☑️Correct Ans-part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-produced
and contain carbon. mimic the action of pyrethrins meaning they interfere with the transmission
of nerve impulses. quick knockdown activity. engineered to be more stable and persistent.
,Insect Growth Regulators☑️Correct Ans-part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-
produced and contain carbon. chemicals that mimic the juvenile growth hormone and prevent the
immature insect from molting into the adult stage and, in doing so, disrupt the insect's life cycle
by preventing it from reproducing. chitin synthesis inhibitors often grouped with IGRs so the
insects do not molt. very low hazard to non-target animals. insect-specific
Baits☑️Correct Ans-placement makes them inaccessible to people and pets. offer ease of
placement and are odorless. in order to be effective, target pest must consume bait. less attractive
to pests if unsanitary conditions provide alternate food source
Dusts☑️Correct Ans-provide the longest residual activity of the various insecticide
formulations, provided they are carefully applied to dry areas. provide excellent coverage within
cracks, crevices, and other voids. may be used around electrical outlets. if applied carelessly,
dusts can drift into non-target areas.
Granules☑️Correct Ans-formulated for exterior applications where longevity under wet, hot
conditions is desirable. applied around homes as perimeter (barrier) treatments to manage
occasional invaders such as ants, centipedes, earwigs, etc.
Wettable Powders☑️Correct Ans-easy to store, have only a mild odor, and provide better
residual properties than other formulations on porous surfaces such as wood and concrete.
inhalation hazard when mixing powder with water. must be agitated frequently to keep them in
suspension and leave surface residue when the spray evaporates
Emulsifiable Concentrates☑️Correct Ans-oil-soluble products that contain an emulsifier,
permitting them to mix with water. readily adhere to surfaces they are sprayed on. may stain or
damage treatment site or burn any plant foliage they come in contact with. read label for this.
Suspension Concentrates☑️Correct Ans-also known as flowables. finely ground solids
suspended in liquid. require less agitation than wettable powders.
Microencapsulates☑️Correct Ans-capsule suspensions intended for further dilution in water.
provide controlled (slow) release and reduce exposure to the insecticide. mild odor, easy to store.
inhalation hazard.
, Integrated Pest Management☑️Correct Ans-a process that utilizes inspections and periodic
monitoring to determine if any type of treatment is needed to reduce pest populations to tolerable
levels
Four Steps in an Integrated Pest Management Program☑️Correct Ans-1. Inspect the site for
pest problems. || 2. Set pest action thresholds. || 3. Apply pest management procedures. || 4.
Monitor the pest management program (post-treatment)
Action Threshold☑️Correct Ans-the level of pest infestation which requires initiating a control
strategy
Pest Exclusion☑️Correct Ans-best way to manage pests, denying entry into buildings through
sealing gaps, installing proper door thresholds etc. some companies do this work, while other's
leave it up to the client
Aerosols and Ready-to-Use Products☑️Correct Ans-already diluted to proper use concentration
by manufacturer. container is typically application device. offer convenience and safety to
applicator
Anticoagulant Rodenticides☑️Correct Ans-kill rodents by preventing their blood from
coagulating (clotting), causing the animal to bleed internally
First and Second Generation Anticoagulants Difference☑️Correct Ans-first generation
anticoagulants are multiple-dose rodenticides, rodents must consume bait over several days to
ingest enough to cause death. second generation anticoagulants developed when mouse and rat
populations became resistant to first generation. require fewer feedings for rodents to die
compared to first generation
Grain Pellet Baits☑️Correct Ans-inexpensive and easy to apply. easily adjust amount to apply
for light, moderate, or heavy infestations. rodents may carry pellets away from application site
and store in undesirable locations. available in packets, which may be carried to undesirable
locations. if stuffed down rat burrows, common for rats to eject the packets back to the surface
