ALABAMA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL EXAM ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
Focus on:
• Termite control (VERY HIGH-YIELD)
• Pesticide safety & label interpretation
• IPM principles
• Application techniques & equipment
• State laws and compliance
• Pest identification & biology
1.
A technician identifies mud tubes along a foundation wall during inspection. What pest is most likely
responsible for this damage?
A. Cockroaches
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B. Subterranean termites
C. Ants
D. Bed bugs
Answer: B
Rationale: Subterranean termites build mud tubes to maintain moisture and travel between colony and
food source.
2.
A pesticide label includes the signal word “Danger.” What does this indicate about the product’s
toxicity?
A. Low toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. High toxicity
D. No toxicity
Answer: C
3.
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A technician applies pesticide without reading label directions. What violation has occurred?
A. None
B. Failure to follow label, which is the law
C. Efficiency
D. Compliance
Answer: B
4.
During application, pesticide drift reaches a nearby water source. What is the primary concern?
A. None
B. Environmental contamination
C. Efficiency
D. Compliance
Answer: B
5.
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A homeowner reports seeing winged insects near windows in spring. What are these likely?
A. Worker termites
B. Swarmers (reproductive termites)
C. Ant larvae
D. Bed bugs
Answer: B
6.
A technician mixes pesticide at higher concentration than label instructions to increase effectiveness.
What is the issue?
A. Acceptable practice
B. Illegal and unsafe application
C. More effective
D. Required
Answer: B