Colorado Pest Control Category 304
State Test (QS)
Pest -(correct answer)Unwanted 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 -(correct answer)Inspection, Diagnosis,
Prescription and Application, Evaluation Inspection -(correct answer)Step 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 -(correct answer)Step
in the pest control sequence - Includes identification of the pest and any facts contributing to
infestation. Prescription and Application -(correct answer)Step in the pest control sequence -
what, how, when, and where to use control techniques that correct the problem. IPM -(correct
answer)Integrated Pest Management - an approach where habitat modifications, cultural
controls, pest control devices, and pesticides are integrated and used together. Exclusion
-(correct answer)Blocking points of entrance for pests. Evaluation -(correct answer)Step in the
pest control sequence - periodic inspections to assess effectiveness of prescribed plan. Hand
Carried Compressed Air Sprayer -(correct answer)The 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 -(correct answer)These 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 -(correct answer)Break liquid pesticides into
aerosol droplets through either mechanical means (cold fogging) or heat (thermal fogging).
Cold Foggers -(correct answer)Break 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. Thermal
Foggers -(correct answer)Us heat to vaporize oil-based insecticide formulations, operating
similarly to cold foggers but with smaller droplet size. REI -(correct answer)Re-entry interval,
the time set before people or pets reoccupy treated areas. Dusters -(correct answer)Used to
apply dust, pesticides in dust sit on surface and accumulate on insect body parts. They are
either absorbed or ingested when insects groom themselves. Traps -(correct answer)Used for
centuries, includes rodent snap traps; small animal traps; rodent bait boxes and bait traps; fly
traps; electric fly traps; sticky traps; pheromone dispensers; and so on. Can catch/kill
populations and can also be used for monitoring. Label -(correct answer)IT IS THE LAW.
includes all written, printed, or graphic material accompanying the pesticide. Must have label in
possession when using a product. Labels Must Contain -(correct answer)Brand name, use
classification, ingredient statement, registered uses, directions for use, safety information,
signal word, precautions, net contents, name and address of manufacturer, and EPA
registration number. Directions for Use -(correct answer)Indication on label of where the
, product can be used and what pest can be targeted. Also gives application methods and
dosage rates. 3 types of residual applications -(correct answer)General (application to broad
expanse of surfaces), Spot (application to limited area where insects are and will not ordinarily
be contacted by workers), and Crack and Crevice (application of small amounts where insects
hide like voids and entry points). SDS -(correct answer)Safety Data Sheet, formerly MSDS,
technical bulletin that provides workers and emergency personnel with proper procedures for
handling or working with a given substance. Absorption -(correct answer)Movement of
chemical into a plant, animal, or person. Number ons source of pesticide exposure for
operators. PPE -(correct answer)Personal Protective Equipment, keeps pesticides from
getting on skin/mouth/eyes/lungs. Wettable Powders (WP) -(correct answer)non-soluble
pesticide is coming with a finely ground material like clay and other ingredients to improve
mixing. Form a suspension solution when mixed with water that must be agitated during
application. Can be abrasive to equipment and typically leave a residue. Dry Flowables or
Water Dispersible Granules (DF or WDG) -(correct answer)Similar to WP but in form of
granules to be mixed with water, require agitation. Soluble Powders (S or SP) -(correct
answer)Pesticides that dissolve with water after mixing to form true solution, do not require
agitation and are non-abrasive. Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) -(correct answer)Pesticide that
is soluble in an organic solvent but not in water; when combined with water a milky emulsion is
formed and must be kept agitated; non-abrasive, but can deteriorate rubber and hoses; may
damage surfaces; easily absorbed through skin Flowables (F) -(correct answer)Consists of
finely ground pesticides combined with a liquid solvent and emulsifiers; when mixed w water
they form a suspensions solution similar to WP; must be agitated, may be abrasive, and leave
residue. Water Soluble Concentrates or Solutions (S) -(correct answer)Pesticides that dissolve
in water to form a true solution; do not require agitation; non-abrasive. Most significant health
hazardous pesticides -(correct answer)Organophosphates, carbamates, and fumigants Animal
Kingdom -(correct answer)All insects are part of the largest group in the animal kingdom -
phylum arthropoda. Includes all arthropods including spiders, mites, ticks, millipedes, crab,
shrimp, and insects. Phylum arthropoda -(correct answer)Part of the animal kingdom and
marked by a body of segments fused together; legs, antennae, and appendages attached in
pairs; har or tough external covering with some soft areas known as an exoskeleton.
Arachnida -(correct answer)A class of arthropods, marked by 4 pairs of legs and two body
regions Insecta -(correct answer)A class of arthropods containing all insects; marked by 3
body regions - head, thorax, and abdomen. Order -(correct answer)Division of classes (e.g.
insecta) to identify distinct groups that look much alike (e.g. beetles are an order within the
insecta class). Families -(correct answer)Subdivision of order, made up of related species.
Common Name -(correct answer)Non-scientific name of a well known species. Exoskeleton
-(correct answer)A defining characteristic of the arthropod group, new ones are formed and old
ones are shed or "molted" as the arthropod grows. Metamorphosis -(correct answer)Changes
in shape, form, and size. Can be broken into 3 types - simple, gradual, or complete. Simple
Metamorphosis -(correct answer)No drastic change, young and adults are identical other than
State Test (QS)
Pest -(correct answer)Unwanted 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 -(correct answer)Inspection, Diagnosis,
Prescription and Application, Evaluation Inspection -(correct answer)Step 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 -(correct answer)Step
in the pest control sequence - Includes identification of the pest and any facts contributing to
infestation. Prescription and Application -(correct answer)Step in the pest control sequence -
what, how, when, and where to use control techniques that correct the problem. IPM -(correct
answer)Integrated Pest Management - an approach where habitat modifications, cultural
controls, pest control devices, and pesticides are integrated and used together. Exclusion
-(correct answer)Blocking points of entrance for pests. Evaluation -(correct answer)Step in the
pest control sequence - periodic inspections to assess effectiveness of prescribed plan. Hand
Carried Compressed Air Sprayer -(correct answer)The 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 -(correct answer)These 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 -(correct answer)Break liquid pesticides into
aerosol droplets through either mechanical means (cold fogging) or heat (thermal fogging).
Cold Foggers -(correct answer)Break 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. Thermal
Foggers -(correct answer)Us heat to vaporize oil-based insecticide formulations, operating
similarly to cold foggers but with smaller droplet size. REI -(correct answer)Re-entry interval,
the time set before people or pets reoccupy treated areas. Dusters -(correct answer)Used to
apply dust, pesticides in dust sit on surface and accumulate on insect body parts. They are
either absorbed or ingested when insects groom themselves. Traps -(correct answer)Used for
centuries, includes rodent snap traps; small animal traps; rodent bait boxes and bait traps; fly
traps; electric fly traps; sticky traps; pheromone dispensers; and so on. Can catch/kill
populations and can also be used for monitoring. Label -(correct answer)IT IS THE LAW.
includes all written, printed, or graphic material accompanying the pesticide. Must have label in
possession when using a product. Labels Must Contain -(correct answer)Brand name, use
classification, ingredient statement, registered uses, directions for use, safety information,
signal word, precautions, net contents, name and address of manufacturer, and EPA
registration number. Directions for Use -(correct answer)Indication on label of where the
, product can be used and what pest can be targeted. Also gives application methods and
dosage rates. 3 types of residual applications -(correct answer)General (application to broad
expanse of surfaces), Spot (application to limited area where insects are and will not ordinarily
be contacted by workers), and Crack and Crevice (application of small amounts where insects
hide like voids and entry points). SDS -(correct answer)Safety Data Sheet, formerly MSDS,
technical bulletin that provides workers and emergency personnel with proper procedures for
handling or working with a given substance. Absorption -(correct answer)Movement of
chemical into a plant, animal, or person. Number ons source of pesticide exposure for
operators. PPE -(correct answer)Personal Protective Equipment, keeps pesticides from
getting on skin/mouth/eyes/lungs. Wettable Powders (WP) -(correct answer)non-soluble
pesticide is coming with a finely ground material like clay and other ingredients to improve
mixing. Form a suspension solution when mixed with water that must be agitated during
application. Can be abrasive to equipment and typically leave a residue. Dry Flowables or
Water Dispersible Granules (DF or WDG) -(correct answer)Similar to WP but in form of
granules to be mixed with water, require agitation. Soluble Powders (S or SP) -(correct
answer)Pesticides that dissolve with water after mixing to form true solution, do not require
agitation and are non-abrasive. Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) -(correct answer)Pesticide that
is soluble in an organic solvent but not in water; when combined with water a milky emulsion is
formed and must be kept agitated; non-abrasive, but can deteriorate rubber and hoses; may
damage surfaces; easily absorbed through skin Flowables (F) -(correct answer)Consists of
finely ground pesticides combined with a liquid solvent and emulsifiers; when mixed w water
they form a suspensions solution similar to WP; must be agitated, may be abrasive, and leave
residue. Water Soluble Concentrates or Solutions (S) -(correct answer)Pesticides that dissolve
in water to form a true solution; do not require agitation; non-abrasive. Most significant health
hazardous pesticides -(correct answer)Organophosphates, carbamates, and fumigants Animal
Kingdom -(correct answer)All insects are part of the largest group in the animal kingdom -
phylum arthropoda. Includes all arthropods including spiders, mites, ticks, millipedes, crab,
shrimp, and insects. Phylum arthropoda -(correct answer)Part of the animal kingdom and
marked by a body of segments fused together; legs, antennae, and appendages attached in
pairs; har or tough external covering with some soft areas known as an exoskeleton.
Arachnida -(correct answer)A class of arthropods, marked by 4 pairs of legs and two body
regions Insecta -(correct answer)A class of arthropods containing all insects; marked by 3
body regions - head, thorax, and abdomen. Order -(correct answer)Division of classes (e.g.
insecta) to identify distinct groups that look much alike (e.g. beetles are an order within the
insecta class). Families -(correct answer)Subdivision of order, made up of related species.
Common Name -(correct answer)Non-scientific name of a well known species. Exoskeleton
-(correct answer)A defining characteristic of the arthropod group, new ones are formed and old
ones are shed or "molted" as the arthropod grows. Metamorphosis -(correct answer)Changes
in shape, form, and size. Can be broken into 3 types - simple, gradual, or complete. Simple
Metamorphosis -(correct answer)No drastic change, young and adults are identical other than
