PEST CONTROL BRANCH 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? -
ANS in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - ANS warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control
of fleas in the lawn area? - ANS power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects from the
floor beforehand? - ANS cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? -
ANS low pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated
for fleas? - ANS reduces possibility of re-infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - ANS prevents fleas from
reproducing
it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during a flea
inspection in a residence - ANS true
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,in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? -
ANS pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? - ANS to cause
pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANS pearly white
what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - ANS cat flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - ANS black widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - ANS irregular scaffold type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a field
representative? - ANS damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANS fangs
a centipede can be described as having - ANS elongated, flattened, with one pair of legs per
body segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing facility? -
ANS sanitation
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - ANS locate all breeding
sources (see plumbing drains)
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, the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash compactor.
which fly is it? - ANS fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANS tiny yellowish black flies found
near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - ANS house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - ANS window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? - ANS dry
out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - ANS moth fly
controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact that they -
ANS develop in earthworms
what fly is 1/4 inch long and dull with four stripes on it's thorax - ANS house fly
where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found? - ANS outside in organic debris
what insect is highly damaging to paper products? - ANS silverfish
in what location should an insecticide dust formulation be used? - ANS in wall voids
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? -
ANS in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - ANS warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control
of fleas in the lawn area? - ANS power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects from the
floor beforehand? - ANS cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? -
ANS low pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated
for fleas? - ANS reduces possibility of re-infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - ANS prevents fleas from
reproducing
it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during a flea
inspection in a residence - ANS true
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,in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? -
ANS pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? - ANS to cause
pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANS pearly white
what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - ANS cat flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - ANS black widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - ANS irregular scaffold type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a field
representative? - ANS damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANS fangs
a centipede can be described as having - ANS elongated, flattened, with one pair of legs per
body segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing facility? -
ANS sanitation
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - ANS locate all breeding
sources (see plumbing drains)
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, the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash compactor.
which fly is it? - ANS fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANS tiny yellowish black flies found
near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - ANS house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - ANS window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? - ANS dry
out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - ANS moth fly
controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact that they -
ANS develop in earthworms
what fly is 1/4 inch long and dull with four stripes on it's thorax - ANS house fly
where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found? - ANS outside in organic debris
what insect is highly damaging to paper products? - ANS silverfish
in what location should an insecticide dust formulation be used? - ANS in wall voids
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