Alabama HPC (Household Pest Control) Latest Update
2026 | Exam Prep | High-Yield Review Guide
1. If a homeowner suspects a bed bug infestation, which of the following actions
should they take based on common hiding spots?
Only check the mattress and bed frame.
Inspect behind wood trim, under carpeting, and behind electrical
outlet face plates.
Use a vacuum cleaner on the furniture without checking other areas.
Look for bed bugs in the kitchen and bathroom only.
2. If a new building is constructed near a lake and has a history of bat
infestations, what measures could be taken to reduce bat attraction?
Remove food sources and clean the building to eliminate odors.
Add more vegetation around the building.
Build the structure further from the water.
Increase lighting around the building.
3. Describe how the presence of odors from previous bat infestations can
influence the attraction of bats to certain structures.
Odors have no impact on bat attraction.
Odors only attract other species, not bats.
Odors repel bats, making structures less attractive.
Odors from previous bat infestations signal to bats that the area is a
suitable habitat.
,4. If a building is experiencing a cockroach infestation, what preventive
measures could be taken to block their migration pathways?
Leaving food out to attract them away from living areas.
Using strong chemicals to kill them on sight.
Sealing cracks and crevices, covering plumbing and electrical
openings, and ensuring proper sanitation.
Removing all furniture from the building.
5. If a farmer improperly disposes of pesticide containers, what potential
consequences could arise from this action?
Environmental contamination and health risks to humans and
wildlife
Reduced pesticide costs
Improved soil quality
Increased crop yield
6. During which time of day are clothes moths seldom observed flying around
light sources?
Dusk
Night
Dawn
Day
7. In which stage of a flea's life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to
combat?
Larva
, Pupae
Adult
Egg
8. If you encounter a cockroach that is approximately one half inch long with
two dark stripes on its back, what species is it likely to be?
Brown-banded cockroach
Oriental cockroach
American cockroach
German cockroach
9. If a beekeeper removes a colony from a wall void but does not clean out the
remaining honey and wax, what might happen in the following weeks?
Foraging worker bees from nearby colonies may be attracted to the
honey, leading to new infestations.
The remaining honey will dry out and become unusable.
The wall will become structurally sound again without any issues.
No significant changes will occur as bees will not return.
10. If a farmer is experiencing issues with birds damaging crops, which type of
repellent would be most effective if they want to minimize visual
disturbances?
Chemical.
Tactile.
Visual.
Sound.
, 11. During which stage do carpet beetles primarily inflict damage?
Adult stage
Larvae stage
Egg stage
Pupa stage
12. If a pest control company wants to reduce cockroach populations in a
building, what environmental changes should they consider implementing?
Creating dark and warm spaces
Lowering warmth and humidity levels
Increasing light and cold temperatures
Enhancing humidity and warmth
13. Why is species identification important in ant management?
Species identification helps in determining the best food sources for
ants.
Species identification is not important as all ants behave the same
way.
Species identification is important because different ant species
may require different management strategies.
Species identification is only necessary for research purposes.
14. Do all tick species require multiple hosts for their development?
Only during specific seasons
Only in certain environments
2026 | Exam Prep | High-Yield Review Guide
1. If a homeowner suspects a bed bug infestation, which of the following actions
should they take based on common hiding spots?
Only check the mattress and bed frame.
Inspect behind wood trim, under carpeting, and behind electrical
outlet face plates.
Use a vacuum cleaner on the furniture without checking other areas.
Look for bed bugs in the kitchen and bathroom only.
2. If a new building is constructed near a lake and has a history of bat
infestations, what measures could be taken to reduce bat attraction?
Remove food sources and clean the building to eliminate odors.
Add more vegetation around the building.
Build the structure further from the water.
Increase lighting around the building.
3. Describe how the presence of odors from previous bat infestations can
influence the attraction of bats to certain structures.
Odors have no impact on bat attraction.
Odors only attract other species, not bats.
Odors repel bats, making structures less attractive.
Odors from previous bat infestations signal to bats that the area is a
suitable habitat.
,4. If a building is experiencing a cockroach infestation, what preventive
measures could be taken to block their migration pathways?
Leaving food out to attract them away from living areas.
Using strong chemicals to kill them on sight.
Sealing cracks and crevices, covering plumbing and electrical
openings, and ensuring proper sanitation.
Removing all furniture from the building.
5. If a farmer improperly disposes of pesticide containers, what potential
consequences could arise from this action?
Environmental contamination and health risks to humans and
wildlife
Reduced pesticide costs
Improved soil quality
Increased crop yield
6. During which time of day are clothes moths seldom observed flying around
light sources?
Dusk
Night
Dawn
Day
7. In which stage of a flea's life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to
combat?
Larva
, Pupae
Adult
Egg
8. If you encounter a cockroach that is approximately one half inch long with
two dark stripes on its back, what species is it likely to be?
Brown-banded cockroach
Oriental cockroach
American cockroach
German cockroach
9. If a beekeeper removes a colony from a wall void but does not clean out the
remaining honey and wax, what might happen in the following weeks?
Foraging worker bees from nearby colonies may be attracted to the
honey, leading to new infestations.
The remaining honey will dry out and become unusable.
The wall will become structurally sound again without any issues.
No significant changes will occur as bees will not return.
10. If a farmer is experiencing issues with birds damaging crops, which type of
repellent would be most effective if they want to minimize visual
disturbances?
Chemical.
Tactile.
Visual.
Sound.
, 11. During which stage do carpet beetles primarily inflict damage?
Adult stage
Larvae stage
Egg stage
Pupa stage
12. If a pest control company wants to reduce cockroach populations in a
building, what environmental changes should they consider implementing?
Creating dark and warm spaces
Lowering warmth and humidity levels
Increasing light and cold temperatures
Enhancing humidity and warmth
13. Why is species identification important in ant management?
Species identification helps in determining the best food sources for
ants.
Species identification is not important as all ants behave the same
way.
Species identification is important because different ant species
may require different management strategies.
Species identification is only necessary for research purposes.
14. Do all tick species require multiple hosts for their development?
Only during specific seasons
Only in certain environments
