COLORADO PEST CONTROL
CATEGORY 304 STATE TEST (QS)
EXAM QUESTIONS 100%
ANSWERED.
, Pest - ANSWERUnwanted organisms that are a nuisance to man/animals and can
cause injury to humans, animals, plants, structures, or possessions. Can be an insect,
rodent, fungus, weed, or other organisms.
Sequence of Pest Control - ANSWERInspection, Diagnosis, Prescription and
Application, Evaluation
Inspection - ANSWERStep in the pest control sequence - Includes asking customers
questions and examining the building thoroughly. Look for harborage areas, conducive
conditions (moisture, heat, etc), food/water sources, means of entry, and evidence of
infestations (damage, droppings, etc)
Diagnosis - ANSWERStep in the pest control sequence - Includes identification of the
pest and any facts contributing to infestation.
Prescription and Application - ANSWERStep in the pest control sequence - what, how,
when, and where to use control techniques that correct the problem.
IPM - ANSWERIntegrated Pest Management - an approach where habitat
modifications, cultural controls, pest control devices, and pesticides are integrated and
used together.
Exclusion - ANSWERBlocking points of entrance for pests.
Evaluation - ANSWERStep in the pest control sequence - periodic inspections to assess
effectiveness of prescribed plan.
Hand Carried Compressed Air Sprayer - ANSWERThe most basic piece of equipment,
used on a variety of insects; includes a tank, pump, tube that carries spray to hose,
hose that connects to tank, a valve to control flow, and a nozzle to distribute spray.
Canned Aerosol Pesticides - ANSWERThese products produce an aerosol or fog
droplet that floats in the air for a period of time and then settles. The droplets kill pests
on contact or if insects fly/move into treated area.
Aerosol and Fog Generators - ANSWERBreak liquid pesticides into aerosol droplets
through either mechanical means (cold fogging) or heat (thermal fogging).
Cold Foggers - ANSWERBreak insecticide into aerosol-sized droplets and propel them
into the air as a "fog". Examples are ULV and ULD. Generally used to fill rooms and
small warehouses to kill flying and exposed insects. Fogs do not enter cracks/crevices.
CATEGORY 304 STATE TEST (QS)
EXAM QUESTIONS 100%
ANSWERED.
, Pest - ANSWERUnwanted organisms that are a nuisance to man/animals and can
cause injury to humans, animals, plants, structures, or possessions. Can be an insect,
rodent, fungus, weed, or other organisms.
Sequence of Pest Control - ANSWERInspection, Diagnosis, Prescription and
Application, Evaluation
Inspection - ANSWERStep in the pest control sequence - Includes asking customers
questions and examining the building thoroughly. Look for harborage areas, conducive
conditions (moisture, heat, etc), food/water sources, means of entry, and evidence of
infestations (damage, droppings, etc)
Diagnosis - ANSWERStep in the pest control sequence - Includes identification of the
pest and any facts contributing to infestation.
Prescription and Application - ANSWERStep in the pest control sequence - what, how,
when, and where to use control techniques that correct the problem.
IPM - ANSWERIntegrated Pest Management - an approach where habitat
modifications, cultural controls, pest control devices, and pesticides are integrated and
used together.
Exclusion - ANSWERBlocking points of entrance for pests.
Evaluation - ANSWERStep in the pest control sequence - periodic inspections to assess
effectiveness of prescribed plan.
Hand Carried Compressed Air Sprayer - ANSWERThe most basic piece of equipment,
used on a variety of insects; includes a tank, pump, tube that carries spray to hose,
hose that connects to tank, a valve to control flow, and a nozzle to distribute spray.
Canned Aerosol Pesticides - ANSWERThese products produce an aerosol or fog
droplet that floats in the air for a period of time and then settles. The droplets kill pests
on contact or if insects fly/move into treated area.
Aerosol and Fog Generators - ANSWERBreak liquid pesticides into aerosol droplets
through either mechanical means (cold fogging) or heat (thermal fogging).
Cold Foggers - ANSWERBreak insecticide into aerosol-sized droplets and propel them
into the air as a "fog". Examples are ULV and ULD. Generally used to fill rooms and
small warehouses to kill flying and exposed insects. Fogs do not enter cracks/crevices.
