Texas Termite Technician
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the Texas Termite Technician Exam includes pest
control principles and termite-specific inspection and treatment
knowledge required for licensing in Texas. It focuses on termite
biology and behavior, identification of subterranean and drywood
termites, inspection techniques, damage assessment, and treatment
methods such as soil barriers, baiting systems, and localized
treatments. The exam also evaluates understanding of pesticide safety,
application methods, label interpretation, equipment use,
environmental protection, and regulatory compliance under Texas
pest control laws.
Emphasis is placed on safe and effective termite identification and
,control, proper pesticide handling, adherence to state regulations,
accurate inspection reporting, and protecting structures from termite
damage. 🐜📘
Because termites rely on soil moisture, they are generally more
prevalent and able to survive in ____
sandy soils
Termites have ___ and ___ in their hindgut that allow them to digest
cellulose
Protozoa and bacteria
,The three forms (or castes) of termites are:
Workers (pseudergates)
Soldiers
Reproductives
______ pose the least problem as pests, occurring mainly in dead, damp,
and rotting logs
Dampwood Termites
___ are by far the most numerous members of a colony
Workers
, ____ are creamy white, wingless, eyeless, and soft-bodied, with chewing
mouth-parts
workers
Workers are sometimes mistaken for:
White ants
Workers mature within ___ and may live for ___
A few months
2-3 years
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the Texas Termite Technician Exam includes pest
control principles and termite-specific inspection and treatment
knowledge required for licensing in Texas. It focuses on termite
biology and behavior, identification of subterranean and drywood
termites, inspection techniques, damage assessment, and treatment
methods such as soil barriers, baiting systems, and localized
treatments. The exam also evaluates understanding of pesticide safety,
application methods, label interpretation, equipment use,
environmental protection, and regulatory compliance under Texas
pest control laws.
Emphasis is placed on safe and effective termite identification and
,control, proper pesticide handling, adherence to state regulations,
accurate inspection reporting, and protecting structures from termite
damage. 🐜📘
Because termites rely on soil moisture, they are generally more
prevalent and able to survive in ____
sandy soils
Termites have ___ and ___ in their hindgut that allow them to digest
cellulose
Protozoa and bacteria
,The three forms (or castes) of termites are:
Workers (pseudergates)
Soldiers
Reproductives
______ pose the least problem as pests, occurring mainly in dead, damp,
and rotting logs
Dampwood Termites
___ are by far the most numerous members of a colony
Workers
, ____ are creamy white, wingless, eyeless, and soft-bodied, with chewing
mouth-parts
workers
Workers are sometimes mistaken for:
White ants
Workers mature within ___ and may live for ___
A few months
2-3 years
