PEST CONTROL BRANCH (II) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? -
ANSWER >>>in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - ANSWER >>>warm
and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the
control of fleas in the lawn area? - ANSWER>>>power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects from
the floor beforehand? - ANSWER >>>cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? -
ANSWER >>>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? - ANSWER>>>reduces possibility of re-infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? -
ANSWER >>>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 - ANSWER>>>true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? -
ANSWER>>>pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? -
ANSWER >>>to cause pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANSWER >>>pearly white
what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - ANSWER >>>cat flea
, what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - ANSWER >>>black
widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - ANSWER>>>irregular scaffold
type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a field
representative? - ANSWER >>>damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANSWER >>>fangs
a centipede can be described as having - ANSWER >>>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?
>>>sanitation
ANSWER
-
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - ANSWER >>>locate all
breeding sources (see plumbing drains)
the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash
compactor. which fly is it? - ANSWER>>>fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANSWER >>>tiny yellowish black
flies found near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - ANSWER>>>house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - ANSWER >>>window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? -
ANSWER >>>dry out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - ANSWER >>>moth fly
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? -
ANSWER >>>in the carpet
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - ANSWER >>>warm
and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the
control of fleas in the lawn area? - ANSWER>>>power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects from
the floor beforehand? - ANSWER >>>cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? -
ANSWER >>>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? - ANSWER>>>reduces possibility of re-infestation
how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? -
ANSWER >>>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 - ANSWER>>>true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? -
ANSWER>>>pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? -
ANSWER >>>to cause pupa to turn into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANSWER >>>pearly white
what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - ANSWER >>>cat flea
, what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - ANSWER >>>black
widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - ANSWER>>>irregular scaffold
type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a field
representative? - ANSWER >>>damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANSWER >>>fangs
a centipede can be described as having - ANSWER >>>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?
>>>sanitation
ANSWER
-
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - ANSWER >>>locate all
breeding sources (see plumbing drains)
the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash
compactor. which fly is it? - ANSWER>>>fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANSWER >>>tiny yellowish black
flies found near damp, moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - ANSWER>>>house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - ANSWER >>>window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? -
ANSWER >>>dry out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - ANSWER >>>moth fly
