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Texas Certified Pest Control Technician Exam ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Texas Certified Pest Control Technician Exam
ACTUAL EXAM COVERAGE (ALL CONTENT AREAS)
1. Pest Identification & Biology
• Common Texas pests (termites, ants, cockroaches, rodents, mosquitoes)
• Life cycles and behavior patterns
• Signs of infestation and damage recognition
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles
2. Pesticide Types & Formulations
• Insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, fungicides
• Formulations (dusts, granules, emulsifiable concentrates, wettable powders)
• Toxicity levels and signal words (Danger, Warning, Caution)
• Mode of action
3. Application Techniques
• Calibration of equipment
• Mixing and dilution procedures
• Application methods (spray, baiting, fumigation)
• Drift control and environmental protection
4. Safety & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Proper PPE selection and use
• Exposure routes (dermal, inhalation, ingestion)
• First aid for pesticide exposure
• Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
5. Laws & Regulations
• Federal laws (FIFRA basics)
• Texas pesticide regulations and licensing
• Label compliance (THE LABEL IS THE LAW)
• Recordkeeping requirements
6. Environmental Protection
• Groundwater contamination prevention
• Wildlife and pollinator protection
• Proper disposal of pesticides and containers
• Spill response procedures
7. Equipment Use & Maintenance
• Sprayers, dusters, bait stations
• Cleaning and storage procedures
• Calibration accuracy
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• Preventing equipment contamination
8. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Monitoring and thresholds
• Cultural, biological, mechanical controls
• Minimizing pesticide reliance
• Long-term pest prevention strategies
1.
A technician identifies winged insects near wooden structures and suspects termite infestation; what is
the most important next step?
A. Apply pesticide immediately
B. Confirm species identification and inspect damage extent
C. Ignore signs
D. Spray entire structure randomly
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct identification is essential before treatment.
2.
What is the primary purpose of reading a pesticide label before application?
A. Increase speed
B. Ensure safe and legal use according to instructions
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C. Reduce cost
D. Improve smell
Answer: B
3.
A pesticide labeled “Danger” indicates what level of toxicity?
A. Low
B. Moderate
C. High
D. Non-toxic
Answer: C
4.
What is the most common route of pesticide exposure for technicians?
A. Ingestion
B. Dermal (skin contact)
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C. Eye contact
D. Injection
Answer: B
5.
Which practice is part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A. Heavy pesticide use
B. Monitoring pest population before treatment
C. Ignoring infestation signs
D. Using strongest chemicals first
Answer: B
6.
A technician mixes pesticide stronger than label instructions; what is the consequence?
A. Better results
B. Illegal and potentially hazardous application
Texas Certified Pest Control Technician Exam ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Texas Certified Pest Control Technician Exam
ACTUAL EXAM COVERAGE (ALL CONTENT AREAS)
1. Pest Identification & Biology
• Common Texas pests (termites, ants, cockroaches, rodents, mosquitoes)
• Life cycles and behavior patterns
• Signs of infestation and damage recognition
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles
2. Pesticide Types & Formulations
• Insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, fungicides
• Formulations (dusts, granules, emulsifiable concentrates, wettable powders)
• Toxicity levels and signal words (Danger, Warning, Caution)
• Mode of action
3. Application Techniques
• Calibration of equipment
• Mixing and dilution procedures
• Application methods (spray, baiting, fumigation)
• Drift control and environmental protection
4. Safety & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Proper PPE selection and use
• Exposure routes (dermal, inhalation, ingestion)
• First aid for pesticide exposure
• Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
5. Laws & Regulations
• Federal laws (FIFRA basics)
• Texas pesticide regulations and licensing
• Label compliance (THE LABEL IS THE LAW)
• Recordkeeping requirements
6. Environmental Protection
• Groundwater contamination prevention
• Wildlife and pollinator protection
• Proper disposal of pesticides and containers
• Spill response procedures
7. Equipment Use & Maintenance
• Sprayers, dusters, bait stations
• Cleaning and storage procedures
• Calibration accuracy
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• Preventing equipment contamination
8. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Monitoring and thresholds
• Cultural, biological, mechanical controls
• Minimizing pesticide reliance
• Long-term pest prevention strategies
1.
A technician identifies winged insects near wooden structures and suspects termite infestation; what is
the most important next step?
A. Apply pesticide immediately
B. Confirm species identification and inspect damage extent
C. Ignore signs
D. Spray entire structure randomly
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct identification is essential before treatment.
2.
What is the primary purpose of reading a pesticide label before application?
A. Increase speed
B. Ensure safe and legal use according to instructions
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C. Reduce cost
D. Improve smell
Answer: B
3.
A pesticide labeled “Danger” indicates what level of toxicity?
A. Low
B. Moderate
C. High
D. Non-toxic
Answer: C
4.
What is the most common route of pesticide exposure for technicians?
A. Ingestion
B. Dermal (skin contact)
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C. Eye contact
D. Injection
Answer: B
5.
Which practice is part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A. Heavy pesticide use
B. Monitoring pest population before treatment
C. Ignoring infestation signs
D. Using strongest chemicals first
Answer: B
6.
A technician mixes pesticide stronger than label instructions; what is the consequence?
A. Better results
B. Illegal and potentially hazardous application
