Branch II CA Pest Test 1 Questions and Correct Answers

The powder post beetle makes it's tunnels across the grain or parallel? Ans Parallel The Indian Meal moth have coppery front wings Ans True What treatment does an applicator use on rainy days? Ans Dust Other than the American cockroach which, other roach flies? Ans The Brownbanded. Average number of eggs for brown banded cockroach? Ans 10-15 What diseases do roaches carry? Ans E coli and samonella What areas in the home do you treat for roaches? Ans Cabinets, corners, and crevices Which California Ant has the biggest crater? Ans The Western Harvester Ant Pharaoh, Pavement, Argentine and the Thief ants are controlled with what substance? Ans Baits Where do leaf cutter ants lay their eggs? Ans Feces. ( Ewww) How do you treat Odorous Ants that are harbored in a wall? Ans Use borac dust along with a barrier treatment When treatment for ants fail it is generally due to ? Ans Misidentification of pests,incorrect dose of insecticide, wrong areas treated. At what stage of development are the