7A Pest Exam questions with correct
answers.
Integrated Pest Management ANS - a process that utilizes inspections and periodic monitoring to
determine if any type of treatment is needed to reduce pest populations to tolerable levels
Four Steps in an Integrated Pest Management Program ANS - 1. Inspect the site for pest problems. || 2.
Set pest action thresholds. || 3. Apply pest management procedures. || 4. Monitor the pest
management program (post-treatment)
Action Threshold ANS - the level of pest infestation which requires initiating a control strategy
Pest Exclusion ANS - best way to manage pests, denying entry into buildings through sealing gaps,
installing proper door thresholds etc. some companies do this work, while other's leave it up to the
client
Pest Habitat Manipulation ANS - a control strategy that denies pests access to food, water, and shelter,
usually through concentrated sanitation efforts. factors could include temperature and humidity. critical
for controlling cockroaches and rodents. take care of filthy conditions
Pest Removal ANS - most direct method of managing pest populations. involves lethal trapping (most
used) and disposal; live trapping (wildlife and animals) and removal; and direct removal techniques
(such as vacuuming cockroaches)
Contact Insecticides and Stomach Poisons ANS - contact insecticides penetrate through insect body
covering; applied directly to insect or as residue on surface for insect to crawl through. stomach poisons
ingested by insect during feeding or grooming
Residual Insecticides and Non-Residual Insecticides ANS - involves length of time a pesticide will last.
residual insecticides may persist for weeks or longer. non-residual pesticides break down quickly after
treatment
,Desiccants ANS - part of inorganic insecticides. disrupt the water balance (such as rapid water loss) of
insects that contact them. low hazard to non-target organisms and not known to develop resistance
Pyrethrins ANS - part of botanical insecticides, which are plant-derived. pyrethrins are constituents of
pyrethrum. interrupt the normal transmission of an insect's nerve impulses. used with synergists,
provide quick knockdown with little residual activity. used at low rates as flushing agents during
inspection to improve detection of insects
Synthetic Pyrethroids ANS - part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-produced and contain
carbon. mimic the action of pyrethrins meaning they interfere with the transmission of nerve impulses.
quick knockdown activity. engineered to be more stable and persistent.
Insect Growth Regulators ANS - part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-produced and contain
carbon. chemicals that mimic the juvenile growth hormone and prevent the immature insect from
molting into the adult stage and, in doing so, disrupt the insect's life cycle by preventing it from
reproducing. chitin synthesis inhibitors often grouped with IGRs so the insects do not molt. very low
hazard to non-target animals. insect-specific
Baits ANS - placement makes them inaccessible to people and pets. offer ease of placement and are
odorless. in order to be effective, target pest must consume bait. less attractive to pests if unsanitary
conditions provide alternate food source
Dusts ANS - provide the longest residual activity of the various insecticide formulations, provided they
are carefully applied to dry areas. provide excellent coverage within cracks, crevices, and other voids.
may be used around electrical outlets. if applied carelessly, dusts can drift into non-target areas.
Granules ANS - formulated for exterior applications where longevity under wet, hot conditions is
desirable. applied around homes as perimeter (barrier) treatments to manage occasional invaders such
as ants, centipedes, earwigs, etc.
Wettable Powders ANS - easy to store, have only a mild odor, and provide better residual properties
than other formulations on porous surfaces such as wood and concrete. inhalation hazard when mixing
powder with water. must be agitated frequently to keep them in suspension and leave surface residue
when the spray evaporates
, Emulsifiable Concentrates ANS - oil-soluble products that contain an emulsifier, permitting them to mix
with water. readily adhere to surfaces they are sprayed on. may stain or damage treatment site or burn
any plant foliage they come in contact with. read label for this.
Suspension Concentrates ANS - also known as flowables. finely ground solids suspended in liquid.
require less agitation than wettable powders.
Microencapsulates ANS - capsule suspensions intended for further dilution in water. provide controlled
(slow) release and reduce exposure to the insecticide. mild odor, easy to store. inhalation hazard.
Aerosols and Ready-to-Use Products ANS - already diluted to proper use concentration by
manufacturer. container is typically application device. offer convenience and safety to applicator
Anticoagulant Rodenticides ANS - kill rodents by preventing their blood from coagulating (clotting),
causing the animal to bleed internally
First and Second Generation Anticoagulants Difference ANS - first generation anticoagulants are
multiple-dose rodenticides, rodents must consume bait over several days to ingest enough to cause
death. second generation anticoagulants developed when mouse and rat populations became resistant
to first generation. require fewer feedings for rodents to die compared to first generation
Grain Pellet Baits ANS - inexpensive and easy to apply. easily adjust amount to apply for light,
moderate, or heavy infestations. rodents may carry pellets away from application site and store in
undesirable locations. available in packets, which may be carried to undesirable locations. if stuffed
down rat burrows, common for rats to eject the packets back to the surface
Block Baits ANS - hold up well in interior and exterior baiting programs. secured within bait stations to
prevent rodents from moving the bait to other locations that might endanger people, pets or wildlife,
thus maximizing safety
Cereal Meal Baits ANS - less likely to be carried off than grain pellet baits, but may absorb moisture and
become moldy. available in packets, which may be carried to undesirable locations. if stuffed down rat
burrows, common for rats to eject the packets back to the surface
answers.
Integrated Pest Management ANS - a process that utilizes inspections and periodic monitoring to
determine if any type of treatment is needed to reduce pest populations to tolerable levels
Four Steps in an Integrated Pest Management Program ANS - 1. Inspect the site for pest problems. || 2.
Set pest action thresholds. || 3. Apply pest management procedures. || 4. Monitor the pest
management program (post-treatment)
Action Threshold ANS - the level of pest infestation which requires initiating a control strategy
Pest Exclusion ANS - best way to manage pests, denying entry into buildings through sealing gaps,
installing proper door thresholds etc. some companies do this work, while other's leave it up to the
client
Pest Habitat Manipulation ANS - a control strategy that denies pests access to food, water, and shelter,
usually through concentrated sanitation efforts. factors could include temperature and humidity. critical
for controlling cockroaches and rodents. take care of filthy conditions
Pest Removal ANS - most direct method of managing pest populations. involves lethal trapping (most
used) and disposal; live trapping (wildlife and animals) and removal; and direct removal techniques
(such as vacuuming cockroaches)
Contact Insecticides and Stomach Poisons ANS - contact insecticides penetrate through insect body
covering; applied directly to insect or as residue on surface for insect to crawl through. stomach poisons
ingested by insect during feeding or grooming
Residual Insecticides and Non-Residual Insecticides ANS - involves length of time a pesticide will last.
residual insecticides may persist for weeks or longer. non-residual pesticides break down quickly after
treatment
,Desiccants ANS - part of inorganic insecticides. disrupt the water balance (such as rapid water loss) of
insects that contact them. low hazard to non-target organisms and not known to develop resistance
Pyrethrins ANS - part of botanical insecticides, which are plant-derived. pyrethrins are constituents of
pyrethrum. interrupt the normal transmission of an insect's nerve impulses. used with synergists,
provide quick knockdown with little residual activity. used at low rates as flushing agents during
inspection to improve detection of insects
Synthetic Pyrethroids ANS - part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-produced and contain
carbon. mimic the action of pyrethrins meaning they interfere with the transmission of nerve impulses.
quick knockdown activity. engineered to be more stable and persistent.
Insect Growth Regulators ANS - part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-produced and contain
carbon. chemicals that mimic the juvenile growth hormone and prevent the immature insect from
molting into the adult stage and, in doing so, disrupt the insect's life cycle by preventing it from
reproducing. chitin synthesis inhibitors often grouped with IGRs so the insects do not molt. very low
hazard to non-target animals. insect-specific
Baits ANS - placement makes them inaccessible to people and pets. offer ease of placement and are
odorless. in order to be effective, target pest must consume bait. less attractive to pests if unsanitary
conditions provide alternate food source
Dusts ANS - provide the longest residual activity of the various insecticide formulations, provided they
are carefully applied to dry areas. provide excellent coverage within cracks, crevices, and other voids.
may be used around electrical outlets. if applied carelessly, dusts can drift into non-target areas.
Granules ANS - formulated for exterior applications where longevity under wet, hot conditions is
desirable. applied around homes as perimeter (barrier) treatments to manage occasional invaders such
as ants, centipedes, earwigs, etc.
Wettable Powders ANS - easy to store, have only a mild odor, and provide better residual properties
than other formulations on porous surfaces such as wood and concrete. inhalation hazard when mixing
powder with water. must be agitated frequently to keep them in suspension and leave surface residue
when the spray evaporates
, Emulsifiable Concentrates ANS - oil-soluble products that contain an emulsifier, permitting them to mix
with water. readily adhere to surfaces they are sprayed on. may stain or damage treatment site or burn
any plant foliage they come in contact with. read label for this.
Suspension Concentrates ANS - also known as flowables. finely ground solids suspended in liquid.
require less agitation than wettable powders.
Microencapsulates ANS - capsule suspensions intended for further dilution in water. provide controlled
(slow) release and reduce exposure to the insecticide. mild odor, easy to store. inhalation hazard.
Aerosols and Ready-to-Use Products ANS - already diluted to proper use concentration by
manufacturer. container is typically application device. offer convenience and safety to applicator
Anticoagulant Rodenticides ANS - kill rodents by preventing their blood from coagulating (clotting),
causing the animal to bleed internally
First and Second Generation Anticoagulants Difference ANS - first generation anticoagulants are
multiple-dose rodenticides, rodents must consume bait over several days to ingest enough to cause
death. second generation anticoagulants developed when mouse and rat populations became resistant
to first generation. require fewer feedings for rodents to die compared to first generation
Grain Pellet Baits ANS - inexpensive and easy to apply. easily adjust amount to apply for light,
moderate, or heavy infestations. rodents may carry pellets away from application site and store in
undesirable locations. available in packets, which may be carried to undesirable locations. if stuffed
down rat burrows, common for rats to eject the packets back to the surface
Block Baits ANS - hold up well in interior and exterior baiting programs. secured within bait stations to
prevent rodents from moving the bait to other locations that might endanger people, pets or wildlife,
thus maximizing safety
Cereal Meal Baits ANS - less likely to be carried off than grain pellet baits, but may absorb moisture and
become moldy. available in packets, which may be carried to undesirable locations. if stuffed down rat
burrows, common for rats to eject the packets back to the surface
