LOUISIANA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL CATEGORY 1 STUDY GUIDE
WITH 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
This study resource is specifically tailored for individuals
pursuing the Louisiana Category 1 Structural Pest Control
License. It focuses on the technical, legal, and biological
knowledge required by the Louisiana Department of
Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) to effectively manage and
treat wood-destroying insects.
1. Which state agency is responsible for regulating structural pest control in Louisiana?
A) Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
B) Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)
C) Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
2. What is the minimum distance a termite treatment must extend around the perimeter of
a slab?
A) 5 feet
B) 2 feet
C) 10 feet
D) 1 foot
3. Which termite species is known for building "aerial colonies" that do not require ground
contact if moisture is present?
A) Eastern Subterranean Termite
B) Formosan Subterranean Termite
C) Drywood Termite
D) Dampwood Termite
4. In Louisiana, how long must a pest control company keep records of pesticide
applications?
A) 1 year
, B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) Permanently
5. What is the primary food source for termites?
A) Protein
B) Cellulose
C) Starch
D) Glucose
6. Which cast of termite is responsible for reproduction and starting new colonies?
A) Workers
B) Soldiers
C) Alates (Swarmers)
D) Secondary Reproductives
7. A "Wood-Destroying Insect Report" (WDIR) in Louisiana is typically required for:
A) All rental agreements
B) Real estate transfers/closings
C) New construction permits
D) Annual tax filings
8. Formosan termite soldiers can be identified by their:
A) Rectangular heads
B) Ovoid (tear-drop) shaped heads
C) Dark black bodies
D) Serrated mandibles
9. What is the minimum depth for a termite trench in Louisiana?
A) 2 inches
B) 6 inches
C) 12 inches
D) 18 inches
10. Which of the following is a sign of a Drywood termite infestation?
A) Mud tubes on the foundation
B) Hexagonal fecal pellets (frass)
C) Large mounds in the yard
D) Damp, rotting wood only
11. When applying a liquid termiticide, the "standard" concentration rate is found on:
A) The invoice
B) The product label
C) The company website
D) The LDAF rulebook
12. "Pre-construction" termite treatments (pre-treats) must be performed:
A) After the house is painted
B) Before the slab is poured
C) Only in the summer
D) After the residents move in
13. How many legs does an adult termite have?
A) 4
B) 6
, C) 8
D) 10
14. Which insect is often confused with a termite swarmer but has a pinched waist?
A) Cockroach
B) Beetle
C) Ant
D) Moth
15. What is the purpose of a "Termiticide Graph"?
A) To track company profits
B) To show the location of the structure and areas of treatment
C) To identify the species of termite found
D) To list the names of the technicians
16. In Louisiana, a "registered technician" must work under the supervision of:
A) A homeowner
B) A certified licensee
C) An LDAF inspector
D) A chemical salesperson
17. Termite mud tubes are primarily used for:
A) Storing food
B) Moisture retention and protection from predators
C) Laying eggs
D) Communication
18. What should you do if a pesticide spill occurs on a public roadway?
A) Wait for it to dry
B) Notify the LDAF and local authorities immediately
C) Cover it with dirt and leave
D) Rinse it into the nearest storm drain
19. Which of these is a "biological" sign of a Formosan termite infestation?
A) Sawdust
B) Carton material in wall voids
C) Holes in sheetrock
D) Clicking sounds
20. The "Label" of a pesticide is considered:
A) A suggestion
B) A legal document
C) Marketing material
D) A rough draft
21. What is the main difference between termite workers and swarmers?
A) Workers have wings
B) Workers are sterile and blind; swarmers are reproductive and have eyes
C) Swarmers build the mud tubes
D) Workers are larger than swarmers
22. A "Spot Treatment" for termites is:
A) Restricted to a specific area and not a full perimeter treatment
B) The standard for all new homes
, C) Illegal in Louisiana
D) Only used for ants
23. Powderpost beetles damage wood by:
A) Eating the surface only
B) Boring into the wood and leaving tiny exit holes
C) Building mud tubes
D) Softening the wood with moisture
24. Which of the following increases the risk of a termite infestation?
A) High foundation
B) Wood-to-ground contact
C) Metal roofing
D) Concrete driveways
25. The term "PPE" stands for:
A) Pest Prevention Equipment
B) Personal Protective Equipment
C) Professional Pest Elimination
) Pesticide Particle Evaluation
26. Which termite species swarms primarily at night in late spring?
A) Eastern Subterranean
B) Formosan Subterranean
C) Drywood
D) Carpenter Ant
27. If a termite contract is cancelled, the company must:
A) Remove the house
B) Provide a written notice to the homeowner
C) Pay the homeowner for the chemical used
D) Notify the local news
28. "Active Ingredient" on a label refers to:
A) The water used to dilute it
B) The chemical that actually kills the pest
C) The scent of the chemical
D) The plastic in the bottle
29. What is the primary method for controlling Drywood termites in a heavily infested home?
A) Trenching
B) Fumigation
C) Baiting
D) Misting
30. In Louisiana, termite baiting systems must be inspected:
A) Every 5 years
B) According to the product label/contract specs
C) Only when the homeowner sees a bug
D) Once every 10 years
31. Which organism causes "white rot" or "brown rot" in wood?
A) Termites
B) Fungi
WITH 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
This study resource is specifically tailored for individuals
pursuing the Louisiana Category 1 Structural Pest Control
License. It focuses on the technical, legal, and biological
knowledge required by the Louisiana Department of
Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) to effectively manage and
treat wood-destroying insects.
1. Which state agency is responsible for regulating structural pest control in Louisiana?
A) Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
B) Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)
C) Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
2. What is the minimum distance a termite treatment must extend around the perimeter of
a slab?
A) 5 feet
B) 2 feet
C) 10 feet
D) 1 foot
3. Which termite species is known for building "aerial colonies" that do not require ground
contact if moisture is present?
A) Eastern Subterranean Termite
B) Formosan Subterranean Termite
C) Drywood Termite
D) Dampwood Termite
4. In Louisiana, how long must a pest control company keep records of pesticide
applications?
A) 1 year
, B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) Permanently
5. What is the primary food source for termites?
A) Protein
B) Cellulose
C) Starch
D) Glucose
6. Which cast of termite is responsible for reproduction and starting new colonies?
A) Workers
B) Soldiers
C) Alates (Swarmers)
D) Secondary Reproductives
7. A "Wood-Destroying Insect Report" (WDIR) in Louisiana is typically required for:
A) All rental agreements
B) Real estate transfers/closings
C) New construction permits
D) Annual tax filings
8. Formosan termite soldiers can be identified by their:
A) Rectangular heads
B) Ovoid (tear-drop) shaped heads
C) Dark black bodies
D) Serrated mandibles
9. What is the minimum depth for a termite trench in Louisiana?
A) 2 inches
B) 6 inches
C) 12 inches
D) 18 inches
10. Which of the following is a sign of a Drywood termite infestation?
A) Mud tubes on the foundation
B) Hexagonal fecal pellets (frass)
C) Large mounds in the yard
D) Damp, rotting wood only
11. When applying a liquid termiticide, the "standard" concentration rate is found on:
A) The invoice
B) The product label
C) The company website
D) The LDAF rulebook
12. "Pre-construction" termite treatments (pre-treats) must be performed:
A) After the house is painted
B) Before the slab is poured
C) Only in the summer
D) After the residents move in
13. How many legs does an adult termite have?
A) 4
B) 6
, C) 8
D) 10
14. Which insect is often confused with a termite swarmer but has a pinched waist?
A) Cockroach
B) Beetle
C) Ant
D) Moth
15. What is the purpose of a "Termiticide Graph"?
A) To track company profits
B) To show the location of the structure and areas of treatment
C) To identify the species of termite found
D) To list the names of the technicians
16. In Louisiana, a "registered technician" must work under the supervision of:
A) A homeowner
B) A certified licensee
C) An LDAF inspector
D) A chemical salesperson
17. Termite mud tubes are primarily used for:
A) Storing food
B) Moisture retention and protection from predators
C) Laying eggs
D) Communication
18. What should you do if a pesticide spill occurs on a public roadway?
A) Wait for it to dry
B) Notify the LDAF and local authorities immediately
C) Cover it with dirt and leave
D) Rinse it into the nearest storm drain
19. Which of these is a "biological" sign of a Formosan termite infestation?
A) Sawdust
B) Carton material in wall voids
C) Holes in sheetrock
D) Clicking sounds
20. The "Label" of a pesticide is considered:
A) A suggestion
B) A legal document
C) Marketing material
D) A rough draft
21. What is the main difference between termite workers and swarmers?
A) Workers have wings
B) Workers are sterile and blind; swarmers are reproductive and have eyes
C) Swarmers build the mud tubes
D) Workers are larger than swarmers
22. A "Spot Treatment" for termites is:
A) Restricted to a specific area and not a full perimeter treatment
B) The standard for all new homes
, C) Illegal in Louisiana
D) Only used for ants
23. Powderpost beetles damage wood by:
A) Eating the surface only
B) Boring into the wood and leaving tiny exit holes
C) Building mud tubes
D) Softening the wood with moisture
24. Which of the following increases the risk of a termite infestation?
A) High foundation
B) Wood-to-ground contact
C) Metal roofing
D) Concrete driveways
25. The term "PPE" stands for:
A) Pest Prevention Equipment
B) Personal Protective Equipment
C) Professional Pest Elimination
) Pesticide Particle Evaluation
26. Which termite species swarms primarily at night in late spring?
A) Eastern Subterranean
B) Formosan Subterranean
C) Drywood
D) Carpenter Ant
27. If a termite contract is cancelled, the company must:
A) Remove the house
B) Provide a written notice to the homeowner
C) Pay the homeowner for the chemical used
D) Notify the local news
28. "Active Ingredient" on a label refers to:
A) The water used to dilute it
B) The chemical that actually kills the pest
C) The scent of the chemical
D) The plastic in the bottle
29. What is the primary method for controlling Drywood termites in a heavily infested home?
A) Trenching
B) Fumigation
C) Baiting
D) Misting
30. In Louisiana, termite baiting systems must be inspected:
A) Every 5 years
B) According to the product label/contract specs
C) Only when the homeowner sees a bug
D) Once every 10 years
31. Which organism causes "white rot" or "brown rot" in wood?
A) Termites
B) Fungi
