Branch II Field Representative Study
Manual
________ ___________ are commonly found in sanitary (sewers) and storm drains. -
ANS-American Cockroaches.
\_________ ____ leave pils of sawdust-like wood shavings that contain body parts instead of
dead insects. - ANS-Carpenter Ants.
\A Bedbug can survive without feeding: - ANS-3-4 Months.
\A consumer is complaining of a continuing infestation of Paper Wasps under the eves of the
home. Which of the following treatments will effectively control the Paper Wasp colony? -
ANS-Chemically treat the Paper Wasp, then remove it after the Wasp are dead.
\A consumer reports having seen Oriental Cockroaches. Which of the following sites is most
likely the source of the infestation? - ANS-Water meter enclosures.
\A German Cockroach is known to live up to __ ______. - ANS-12 Months.
\A homeowner has complained of large, black flying insect hovering around the outside of their
home. Holes have been discovered that appear to have penetrated several inches deep into the
ceiling support beams. Which insects could've caused this? - ANS-Carpenter Bees.
\A Juvenile Tick (Nymph) has how many legs? - ANS-6 Legs.
\A major structural pest in California is the____ ___. - ANS-Roof Rat.
\A Pesticide formulation reflects what about the Pesticide? - ANS-It reflects how it is
manufactured, how it is to be applied, and what type of application equipment is required.
\A Rat infestation can be identified by which of the following? - ANS-Urine Stains, Grease
Marks, and Droppings
\A strong indicator of an active German Cockroach Infestation includes which of the following? -
ANS-Fecal smearing/droppings.
\After a rodent control program has been established, which of the following acts should be
taken to maintain treatment effectiveness? - ANS-Eliminate rodent harborages.
\Along with Rodent entry points, what else should a Rodent survey reveal? - ANS-Water
Sources.
Food Sources.
Harborage Sources.
\Although the exterior of an apartment complex has been treated for Flies, the tenants still
complain of seeing many Flies in the courtyard. Which of the following actions should be taken?
- ANS-Identify the Source, and inform the landlords of any conditions conducive to Fly
infestation.
\An adult Tick has a total of _ ____. - ANS-8 Legs.
\An Ant with 2 nodes include the _________ ___. - ANS-Harvester Ant.
\An example of an external feeder includes the _________ ______. - ANS-Drugstore Beetle.
\An Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) works in a what way? - ANS-By interrupting an insect's life
cycle or inhibits their reproduction ability.
\Ants have how many Stages of Development? - ANS-4 Stages (Complete Metamorphosis).
, \Are Pheromones considered a Control Method? - ANS-No - Pheromones are used for
monitoring for pest issues, and are ineffective as a type of control.
\At what point are health effects or symptoms of Acute Pesticide exposure evident? -
ANS-Within 24 hours of exposure.
\At what point are long-term control measures for Ants considered complete? - ANS-Once the
habitat has been destroyed.
\Baits should only be used for which of the following species? - ANS-Pharaoh Ant.
\Bedbugs are most active during: - ANS-Midnight to dawn.
\Bedbugs are successful at hiding during daylight hours due to their _________ ______. -
ANS-Flattened bodies.
\Besides inspecting vehicles, storage areas and applications sites, what else do AG Inspectors
look at? - ANS-In House Training Records and Pesticide Usage Records.
\Brown Reclusive Spiders have how many and what type of eyes? - ANS-6 Simple Eyes.
\Can Pesticide be left in an unlocked truck, if you are just getting lunch and will be back quickly?
- ANS-No - When any Pesticide or preparation thereof is carried on a truck or other vehicle, a
suitable storage space shall be provided thereon. Under no circumstances shall such storage
be left either unlocked or unattended when containing any Pesticide or preparation thereof.
\Carpet Beetle larvae prefer to feed in what kind of material? - ANS-Hidden areas on animal
based fabrics.
\Case-Making Clothes Moth consume: - ANS-Hair, Wool, Leather, and Keratin.
\Category 1 and Category 2 Pesticides must be kept in a locked storage area with signs posted
on each side of approach that read? - ANS-Danger
Pesticide Storage Area
Keep Out
\Chemical Name - ANS-Describes the chemical structure.
\Chemical storage areas shall be posted with Warning Signs that are readable from? - ANS-25ft.
\Common Name - ANS-Shortened chemical name.
\Contact Poison, Stomach Poison, Inhalant, Desiccant, Repellent are all what? - ANS-Modes of
Action.
\Contents - ANS-Contents measured in gallons, pounds, etc.
\Control of Invader Beetles should begin in which of the following locations? - ANS-On the
outside.
\Controlling the Larval stage of Cluster Flies is made problematic due to the fact that they? -
ANS-Develop within Earthworms.
\Describe the process of triple rinsing? - ANS-Rinse 3x.
Puncture.
Render unusable before disposal.
\Dilution and Application Rates - ANS-Breaks down application and dilution rates by site and
target pest.
\Direction of Use - ANS-Name target pests, where pesticide can be applied and acceptable
methods of treatment.
\Droppings that are large and blunt at both ends are indications of which Rodent? -
ANS-Norway Rat.
Manual
________ ___________ are commonly found in sanitary (sewers) and storm drains. -
ANS-American Cockroaches.
\_________ ____ leave pils of sawdust-like wood shavings that contain body parts instead of
dead insects. - ANS-Carpenter Ants.
\A Bedbug can survive without feeding: - ANS-3-4 Months.
\A consumer is complaining of a continuing infestation of Paper Wasps under the eves of the
home. Which of the following treatments will effectively control the Paper Wasp colony? -
ANS-Chemically treat the Paper Wasp, then remove it after the Wasp are dead.
\A consumer reports having seen Oriental Cockroaches. Which of the following sites is most
likely the source of the infestation? - ANS-Water meter enclosures.
\A German Cockroach is known to live up to __ ______. - ANS-12 Months.
\A homeowner has complained of large, black flying insect hovering around the outside of their
home. Holes have been discovered that appear to have penetrated several inches deep into the
ceiling support beams. Which insects could've caused this? - ANS-Carpenter Bees.
\A Juvenile Tick (Nymph) has how many legs? - ANS-6 Legs.
\A major structural pest in California is the____ ___. - ANS-Roof Rat.
\A Pesticide formulation reflects what about the Pesticide? - ANS-It reflects how it is
manufactured, how it is to be applied, and what type of application equipment is required.
\A Rat infestation can be identified by which of the following? - ANS-Urine Stains, Grease
Marks, and Droppings
\A strong indicator of an active German Cockroach Infestation includes which of the following? -
ANS-Fecal smearing/droppings.
\After a rodent control program has been established, which of the following acts should be
taken to maintain treatment effectiveness? - ANS-Eliminate rodent harborages.
\Along with Rodent entry points, what else should a Rodent survey reveal? - ANS-Water
Sources.
Food Sources.
Harborage Sources.
\Although the exterior of an apartment complex has been treated for Flies, the tenants still
complain of seeing many Flies in the courtyard. Which of the following actions should be taken?
- ANS-Identify the Source, and inform the landlords of any conditions conducive to Fly
infestation.
\An adult Tick has a total of _ ____. - ANS-8 Legs.
\An Ant with 2 nodes include the _________ ___. - ANS-Harvester Ant.
\An example of an external feeder includes the _________ ______. - ANS-Drugstore Beetle.
\An Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) works in a what way? - ANS-By interrupting an insect's life
cycle or inhibits their reproduction ability.
\Ants have how many Stages of Development? - ANS-4 Stages (Complete Metamorphosis).
, \Are Pheromones considered a Control Method? - ANS-No - Pheromones are used for
monitoring for pest issues, and are ineffective as a type of control.
\At what point are health effects or symptoms of Acute Pesticide exposure evident? -
ANS-Within 24 hours of exposure.
\At what point are long-term control measures for Ants considered complete? - ANS-Once the
habitat has been destroyed.
\Baits should only be used for which of the following species? - ANS-Pharaoh Ant.
\Bedbugs are most active during: - ANS-Midnight to dawn.
\Bedbugs are successful at hiding during daylight hours due to their _________ ______. -
ANS-Flattened bodies.
\Besides inspecting vehicles, storage areas and applications sites, what else do AG Inspectors
look at? - ANS-In House Training Records and Pesticide Usage Records.
\Brown Reclusive Spiders have how many and what type of eyes? - ANS-6 Simple Eyes.
\Can Pesticide be left in an unlocked truck, if you are just getting lunch and will be back quickly?
- ANS-No - When any Pesticide or preparation thereof is carried on a truck or other vehicle, a
suitable storage space shall be provided thereon. Under no circumstances shall such storage
be left either unlocked or unattended when containing any Pesticide or preparation thereof.
\Carpet Beetle larvae prefer to feed in what kind of material? - ANS-Hidden areas on animal
based fabrics.
\Case-Making Clothes Moth consume: - ANS-Hair, Wool, Leather, and Keratin.
\Category 1 and Category 2 Pesticides must be kept in a locked storage area with signs posted
on each side of approach that read? - ANS-Danger
Pesticide Storage Area
Keep Out
\Chemical Name - ANS-Describes the chemical structure.
\Chemical storage areas shall be posted with Warning Signs that are readable from? - ANS-25ft.
\Common Name - ANS-Shortened chemical name.
\Contact Poison, Stomach Poison, Inhalant, Desiccant, Repellent are all what? - ANS-Modes of
Action.
\Contents - ANS-Contents measured in gallons, pounds, etc.
\Control of Invader Beetles should begin in which of the following locations? - ANS-On the
outside.
\Controlling the Larval stage of Cluster Flies is made problematic due to the fact that they? -
ANS-Develop within Earthworms.
\Describe the process of triple rinsing? - ANS-Rinse 3x.
Puncture.
Render unusable before disposal.
\Dilution and Application Rates - ANS-Breaks down application and dilution rates by site and
target pest.
\Direction of Use - ANS-Name target pests, where pesticide can be applied and acceptable
methods of treatment.
\Droppings that are large and blunt at both ends are indications of which Rodent? -
ANS-Norway Rat.
