Alabama Pest Control Public
Health Exam Complete Review
2026 | High-Yield Content
1. Mosquitoes breed in:
damp soils
standing water
any flowing water
2. The 3 species of lice that attack humans are head lice, body lice, and crab
lice
false
true
3. What type of environment do German cockroaches typically prefer for
habitation?
Open fields
High altitudes
Cold, dry areas
Warm, humid areas
4. Describe the primary differences between head lice and body lice in terms
of their habitats and effects on humans.
Head lice can be transmitted through sharing hair products, while
body lice are transmitted through close contact.
Head lice live on the scalp and feed on blood, while body lice live
in clothing and move to the skin to feed.
, Head lice are larger than body lice and only infest children, while
body lice infest adults.
Head lice cause skin infections, while body lice do not affect human
health.
5. Describe the environmental conditions that favor the presence of brown
banded cockroaches.
Brown banded cockroaches thrive in warm and humid
environments, often found indoors.
They are commonly found in high altitudes.
They live in areas with strong sunlight and low humidity.
They prefer cold and dry areas outside.
6. Describe the significance of the breeding environment for black flies in
relation to their life cycle.
Black flies breed in fast-flowing water bodies, which provide
suitable conditions for their larvae to develop.
Black flies can breed in dry soil, which helps them avoid predators.
Black flies prefer urban areas for breeding due to higher food
availability.
Black flies breed in stagnant ponds, which are ideal for their adult life
stage.
7. Describe the significance of breeding areas for house flies in relation to
disease transmission.
House flies breed in clean environments, reducing the risk of disease.
House flies primarily breed in water bodies, which are safe from
contamination.
, House flies do not have a significant impact on disease transmission.
Breeding areas for house flies, such as decaying organic matter,
provide a habitat for larvae and are often contaminated with
pathogens.
8. What is a mosquito pupa also called?
"tumbler"
Nymph
Cipher
"Wiggler"
9. Insects are labeled "pests" when they cause damage or nuisance to mankind.
Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe how insects pests
cause damage?
Direct destruction of tissue or products
Transmission of diseases
Pollination of important food crops
Contamination of food by insect pests and their excreta
10. What is the common name for the pests known as punkies?
Fleas
Cockroaches
Mosquitoes
No-see-ums
11. If a new pest species is discovered that transmits a bacterial disease, what
role would antibiotics play in managing the health risks associated with this
, pest?
Antibiotics would be used to enhance the growth of beneficial
bacteria.
Antibiotics would be used to treat infections caused by the bacteria
transmitted by the pest.
Antibiotics would be ineffective as they only work on viral infections.
Antibiotics would be used to repel the pest from the environment.
12. If a pest control strategy aims to reduce horse and deer fly populations,
which area should be targeted for effective intervention?
Areas near water sources
Forested regions
Urban centers
Open fields
13. What disease is vectored by bedbugs?
Yellow fever;
Epidemic typhus;
Relapsing fever;
none of the above
14. Describe the dietary habits of male mosquitoes and how they differ from
female mosquitoes.
Male mosquitoes do not feed at all, while females feed on nectar.
Male mosquitoes only feed on fruit, while females feed on nectar.
Health Exam Complete Review
2026 | High-Yield Content
1. Mosquitoes breed in:
damp soils
standing water
any flowing water
2. The 3 species of lice that attack humans are head lice, body lice, and crab
lice
false
true
3. What type of environment do German cockroaches typically prefer for
habitation?
Open fields
High altitudes
Cold, dry areas
Warm, humid areas
4. Describe the primary differences between head lice and body lice in terms
of their habitats and effects on humans.
Head lice can be transmitted through sharing hair products, while
body lice are transmitted through close contact.
Head lice live on the scalp and feed on blood, while body lice live
in clothing and move to the skin to feed.
, Head lice are larger than body lice and only infest children, while
body lice infest adults.
Head lice cause skin infections, while body lice do not affect human
health.
5. Describe the environmental conditions that favor the presence of brown
banded cockroaches.
Brown banded cockroaches thrive in warm and humid
environments, often found indoors.
They are commonly found in high altitudes.
They live in areas with strong sunlight and low humidity.
They prefer cold and dry areas outside.
6. Describe the significance of the breeding environment for black flies in
relation to their life cycle.
Black flies breed in fast-flowing water bodies, which provide
suitable conditions for their larvae to develop.
Black flies can breed in dry soil, which helps them avoid predators.
Black flies prefer urban areas for breeding due to higher food
availability.
Black flies breed in stagnant ponds, which are ideal for their adult life
stage.
7. Describe the significance of breeding areas for house flies in relation to
disease transmission.
House flies breed in clean environments, reducing the risk of disease.
House flies primarily breed in water bodies, which are safe from
contamination.
, House flies do not have a significant impact on disease transmission.
Breeding areas for house flies, such as decaying organic matter,
provide a habitat for larvae and are often contaminated with
pathogens.
8. What is a mosquito pupa also called?
"tumbler"
Nymph
Cipher
"Wiggler"
9. Insects are labeled "pests" when they cause damage or nuisance to mankind.
Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe how insects pests
cause damage?
Direct destruction of tissue or products
Transmission of diseases
Pollination of important food crops
Contamination of food by insect pests and their excreta
10. What is the common name for the pests known as punkies?
Fleas
Cockroaches
Mosquitoes
No-see-ums
11. If a new pest species is discovered that transmits a bacterial disease, what
role would antibiotics play in managing the health risks associated with this
, pest?
Antibiotics would be used to enhance the growth of beneficial
bacteria.
Antibiotics would be used to treat infections caused by the bacteria
transmitted by the pest.
Antibiotics would be ineffective as they only work on viral infections.
Antibiotics would be used to repel the pest from the environment.
12. If a pest control strategy aims to reduce horse and deer fly populations,
which area should be targeted for effective intervention?
Areas near water sources
Forested regions
Urban centers
Open fields
13. What disease is vectored by bedbugs?
Yellow fever;
Epidemic typhus;
Relapsing fever;
none of the above
14. Describe the dietary habits of male mosquitoes and how they differ from
female mosquitoes.
Male mosquitoes do not feed at all, while females feed on nectar.
Male mosquitoes only feed on fruit, while females feed on nectar.
