7A PEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 LATEST
UPDATE
Action Threshold - questions and answers-the level of pest infestation which requires initiating a
control strategy
Aerosols and Ready-to-Use Products - questions and answers-already diluted to proper use
concentration by manufacturer. container is typically application device. offer convenience and
safety to applicator
American Cockroach - questions and answers-large, reddish-brown, 1 1/2 - 2 inches long.
adults are very weak flyers. typically do not inhabit living quarters in houses and other buildings.
prefer sewers, steam tunnels, and pipe and utility chases beneath commercial buildings.
American Dog Tick - questions and answers-8 legs, big as pencil eraser, live in woods and fields
where they seek hosts: coyote, raccoons, horses, dogs, humans, cattle.
Angumois Grain Moth - questions and answers-1/2 inch long, pale yellow-brown with fringed
wings. larvae of this moth penetrate and feed on kernels of whole grain
Ant Management Practices - questions and answers-thorough inspection of premises is
necessary to determine nature and extent of infestation. then identify ant. if indoor, place baits
where worker ants are at. should be monitored. key to success is numerous small placements. if
outdoor, liquid baits or granular baits should be used.
Anticoagulant Rodenticides - questions and answers-kill rodents by preventing their blood from
coagulating (clotting), causing the animal to bleed internally
Ants - questions and answers-structure-invading pest. social insects that live in colonies with
queens, males, and workers. queen responsible for egg production, male responsible to fertilize
queen, most females are workers and are sterile. workers tend the queen, males, brood, and
guard nest against threats and search for food. form colonies through swarms or budding.
swarms - during certain time of year, winged male and females leave to find a new colony. shed
wings, male dies after mating. budding - more than one queen, so migrate to new location
Asian Lady Beetle - questions and answers-small, round, less than 1/2 inch long, red to yellow
with or without black spots, black mark in shape of M on head identifies them,
Bait Guns - questions and answers-apply various gel and paste baits for cockroach and ant
control. specialized tips helps allow it be to put in cracks and crevices where pests are likely to
come in contact with it.
Bait Stations - questions and answers-rodenticide baits enclosed in these to minimize hazards
to people, non-target animals, and pets. have a lock on them usually to keep children and
, non-target animals out of them. not considered tamper-resistant unless they are secured to
something. security further enhanced by self-contained bait stations or by securing bait in
stations.
Baits - questions and answers-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
Baldfaced Hornet - questions and answers-3/4 inch long, black and white markings with white
face, nests are papery oval shaped
Bedbug - questions and answers-adults 1/4 inch long, reddish-brown, flattened oval bodies.
nymphs smaller and lighter colored. feeds on host at night. during day hide in cracks and
crevices. bites may produce red welts that itch and even causes emotional distress in some
people
Bird Management Practices - questions and answers-gulls, geese, woodpeckers are protected.
sanitations and exclusion important step. remove food source and water source. close openings
in buildings. nest removal, trapping, and shooting also an option. chemical control requires extra
caution in order to not kill non-target birds.
Black Widow Spider - questions and answers-adult female shiny black and rounded abdomen
with red hourglass on underside. 1/2 inch long. construct irregular webs in undisturbed
locations. male is smaller and nondescript. bite is poisonous.
Block Baits - questions and answers-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
Blow Fly - questions and answers-1/4 - 1/2 inch long, metallic green, blue, or bronze. deposit
eggs on animal carcasses and are attracted to animal manure and garbage. large number
indoors often represents presence of dead animal inside structure
Boxelder Bug - questions and answers-1/2 inch long, dark brown to black, red markings on
back, nymphs lack wings, feed on trees preferably boxelder trees, enter into structure in fall
looking for place to harbor in winter, don't bite or sting
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - questions and answers-shield-shaped, 5/8 inch long, brown on
upper and lower surface, alternating light and dark bands on antennae and exposed edges of
abdomen, unpleasant odor when disturbed, not directly harmful
Brown Recluse Spider - questions and answers-light brown with fiddle shaped mark on back.
long-legged, body length 1/2 inch. secluded during day, at night hunts for insects. is poisonous
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 LATEST
UPDATE
Action Threshold - questions and answers-the level of pest infestation which requires initiating a
control strategy
Aerosols and Ready-to-Use Products - questions and answers-already diluted to proper use
concentration by manufacturer. container is typically application device. offer convenience and
safety to applicator
American Cockroach - questions and answers-large, reddish-brown, 1 1/2 - 2 inches long.
adults are very weak flyers. typically do not inhabit living quarters in houses and other buildings.
prefer sewers, steam tunnels, and pipe and utility chases beneath commercial buildings.
American Dog Tick - questions and answers-8 legs, big as pencil eraser, live in woods and fields
where they seek hosts: coyote, raccoons, horses, dogs, humans, cattle.
Angumois Grain Moth - questions and answers-1/2 inch long, pale yellow-brown with fringed
wings. larvae of this moth penetrate and feed on kernels of whole grain
Ant Management Practices - questions and answers-thorough inspection of premises is
necessary to determine nature and extent of infestation. then identify ant. if indoor, place baits
where worker ants are at. should be monitored. key to success is numerous small placements. if
outdoor, liquid baits or granular baits should be used.
Anticoagulant Rodenticides - questions and answers-kill rodents by preventing their blood from
coagulating (clotting), causing the animal to bleed internally
Ants - questions and answers-structure-invading pest. social insects that live in colonies with
queens, males, and workers. queen responsible for egg production, male responsible to fertilize
queen, most females are workers and are sterile. workers tend the queen, males, brood, and
guard nest against threats and search for food. form colonies through swarms or budding.
swarms - during certain time of year, winged male and females leave to find a new colony. shed
wings, male dies after mating. budding - more than one queen, so migrate to new location
Asian Lady Beetle - questions and answers-small, round, less than 1/2 inch long, red to yellow
with or without black spots, black mark in shape of M on head identifies them,
Bait Guns - questions and answers-apply various gel and paste baits for cockroach and ant
control. specialized tips helps allow it be to put in cracks and crevices where pests are likely to
come in contact with it.
Bait Stations - questions and answers-rodenticide baits enclosed in these to minimize hazards
to people, non-target animals, and pets. have a lock on them usually to keep children and
, non-target animals out of them. not considered tamper-resistant unless they are secured to
something. security further enhanced by self-contained bait stations or by securing bait in
stations.
Baits - questions and answers-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
Baldfaced Hornet - questions and answers-3/4 inch long, black and white markings with white
face, nests are papery oval shaped
Bedbug - questions and answers-adults 1/4 inch long, reddish-brown, flattened oval bodies.
nymphs smaller and lighter colored. feeds on host at night. during day hide in cracks and
crevices. bites may produce red welts that itch and even causes emotional distress in some
people
Bird Management Practices - questions and answers-gulls, geese, woodpeckers are protected.
sanitations and exclusion important step. remove food source and water source. close openings
in buildings. nest removal, trapping, and shooting also an option. chemical control requires extra
caution in order to not kill non-target birds.
Black Widow Spider - questions and answers-adult female shiny black and rounded abdomen
with red hourglass on underside. 1/2 inch long. construct irregular webs in undisturbed
locations. male is smaller and nondescript. bite is poisonous.
Block Baits - questions and answers-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
Blow Fly - questions and answers-1/4 - 1/2 inch long, metallic green, blue, or bronze. deposit
eggs on animal carcasses and are attracted to animal manure and garbage. large number
indoors often represents presence of dead animal inside structure
Boxelder Bug - questions and answers-1/2 inch long, dark brown to black, red markings on
back, nymphs lack wings, feed on trees preferably boxelder trees, enter into structure in fall
looking for place to harbor in winter, don't bite or sting
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - questions and answers-shield-shaped, 5/8 inch long, brown on
upper and lower surface, alternating light and dark bands on antennae and exposed edges of
abdomen, unpleasant odor when disturbed, not directly harmful
Brown Recluse Spider - questions and answers-light brown with fiddle shaped mark on back.
long-legged, body length 1/2 inch. secluded during day, at night hunts for insects. is poisonous
