Mosquito, Turf & Landscape
Comprehensive Exam || Questions &
Answers (100% Accurate)
What is the advantage of ultra-low volume? - ANSWER - particles float in the air
what is ultra-low volume? - ANSWER - Mist
When the location of a pharaoh ant colony is unknown, what is the best control method?
- ANSWER - Toxic bait
Why do you use toxic bait for pharaoh ants? - ANSWER - not knowing the location and
treating with dust can cause the colony to split into 2 colonies. The bait is slow acting
and even if they do start a new colony, the alates will have already ingested the bait
flea control is best achieved when using contact using insecticides and? - ANSWER -
insect growth regulators
why would a structural applicator control weeds? - ANSWER - remove harborage
which regulation governs the protection of birds? - ANSWER - migratory bird treaty act
when must you provide residents of an apartment complex written application
information? - ANSWER - immediately after making the application
which area cannot be sprayed when making broadcast perimeter barrier application of a
pyrethoid? - ANSWER - concrete porch and sidewalk
what is a pyrethoid? - ANSWER - chemicals that kill insects
a pesticide active ingredient is often given as an easy use? - ANSWER - common name
for-hire commercial pesticide applications are required to keep pesticide application
records for? - ANSWER - 2yrs
what can be more restrictive than pesticide label directions? - ANSWER - Wisconsin
regulations
what information is required on a pesticide application record? - ANSWER - EPA
registration number of product applied
, Pesticide labels are? - ANSWER - Legal Documents
which agency registers directions written on a pesticide product? - ANSWER - EPA -
Environmental Protection agency
when you make structural pesticide applications on contract basis, you are a? -
ANSWER - commercial pesticide applicator for hire
when do federal department of transportation rules apply to transporting pesticides? -
ANSWER - hazardous material
what type of pesticide may only be used by certain individuals? - ANSWER - restricted
use
What makes an insect different from arthropods? - ANSWER - Presence of antennae
What is an arthropod? - ANSWER - Any phylum insect that have segmented bodies and
jointed appendages
Which insect goes into complete metamorphosis? - ANSWER - Indian Meal moth
What are the stages of complete metamorphosis? - ANSWER - Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult
What are the stages of a incomplete metamorphosis? - ANSWER - egg, nymph, adult
How does an insect growth regulator work? - ANSWER - Mimics hormone activity
Which factor complicates bed bug control with pythroids? - ANSWER - Pesticide
resistance
When applying a grain protectant, you should wait until? - ANSWER - the grain is dry
what specific precaution must be taken when using a duster? - ANSWER - clean up
excess dust by brushing into crevices
The objective of integrated pest management is to use? - ANSWER - all available
control techniques
What is IPM? - ANSWER - Integrated Pest Management
What is the goal of IPM? - ANSWER - to distort the growth and reproduction of insects
how long is an American cockroach? - ANSWER - 1 & 1/2 in long
When selecting a pesticide, consider if the formula will? - ANSWER - work in your
application equipment