PMT 106 Entomology Units 3 & 4 ACTUAL TEST 2026-
2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Pharaoh ants
Yellow to light brown to reddish; antennal club with three segments.
Nest in warm, often inaccessible areas (e.g., within pipes, insulation,
walls of
cardboard boxes, etc.) Can contaminate surgical dressings. Prefer to
feed on sweets, meats, greases and oils.
Common household pests; they feed on starchy materials and can often
be found in old books, packing materials, and other areas with easy
access to those materials.
Represent two closely related species in the insect Order Thysanura
Silverfish
Firebrats
,Features of Silverfish and Firebrats
1. No metamorphosis (Ametabolous)
2. Eggs laid singly in groups of 2 or 3
3. Mature in 3 months to 3 years
4. May molt 50 times or more
Warm, humid
environments Eastern
U.S.
Silverfish have a silver-colored sheen to their bodies. They tend to be
found in ___, ___ environments and are most common in the _.
,Hot, dry environments
Southwest U.S.
Firebrats are grayish in color and will typically have darker areas on
their bodies. They tend to be found in ___, ___ environments and are
most common in the _.
Earwigs
Commonly found outdoors and occasionally may be found indoors;
however, they are not considered important as household pests.
Gradual metamorphosis (Earwigs)
Earwigs undergo ___ metamorphosis.
Control of Ants: General Considerations
1. Perform surveillance to characterize the infestation and help plan
control.
2. Identify ant by means of survey; bait suspected areas of
infestation and attempt to follow ants to nest.
3. Killing exposed workers will offer only temporary relief.
, Control of Ants: Cultural Control
1. Good sanitation is best approach in ant control.
2. Store food in tight containers.
3. Remove debris, ant infested vegetation, dead limbs, old stumps, etc.
from yard.
4. Ensure that buildings are structurally sound, ensure good
ventilation, and avoid moisture buildup.
Control of Ants: Chemical Control and Application Techniques
1. Treat nest directly.
2. Where nests are not readily accessible, baits can be utilized; placed
along runways and in places where ants are seen entering and
leaving.
3. Residual sprays can be used as crack and crevice applications
applied where ants are seen.
4. Establishing barriers: Involves spraying a 2-foot swath around
building foundations and inside building to "band" areas and objects
to prohibit ant access.
2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Pharaoh ants
Yellow to light brown to reddish; antennal club with three segments.
Nest in warm, often inaccessible areas (e.g., within pipes, insulation,
walls of
cardboard boxes, etc.) Can contaminate surgical dressings. Prefer to
feed on sweets, meats, greases and oils.
Common household pests; they feed on starchy materials and can often
be found in old books, packing materials, and other areas with easy
access to those materials.
Represent two closely related species in the insect Order Thysanura
Silverfish
Firebrats
,Features of Silverfish and Firebrats
1. No metamorphosis (Ametabolous)
2. Eggs laid singly in groups of 2 or 3
3. Mature in 3 months to 3 years
4. May molt 50 times or more
Warm, humid
environments Eastern
U.S.
Silverfish have a silver-colored sheen to their bodies. They tend to be
found in ___, ___ environments and are most common in the _.
,Hot, dry environments
Southwest U.S.
Firebrats are grayish in color and will typically have darker areas on
their bodies. They tend to be found in ___, ___ environments and are
most common in the _.
Earwigs
Commonly found outdoors and occasionally may be found indoors;
however, they are not considered important as household pests.
Gradual metamorphosis (Earwigs)
Earwigs undergo ___ metamorphosis.
Control of Ants: General Considerations
1. Perform surveillance to characterize the infestation and help plan
control.
2. Identify ant by means of survey; bait suspected areas of
infestation and attempt to follow ants to nest.
3. Killing exposed workers will offer only temporary relief.
, Control of Ants: Cultural Control
1. Good sanitation is best approach in ant control.
2. Store food in tight containers.
3. Remove debris, ant infested vegetation, dead limbs, old stumps, etc.
from yard.
4. Ensure that buildings are structurally sound, ensure good
ventilation, and avoid moisture buildup.
Control of Ants: Chemical Control and Application Techniques
1. Treat nest directly.
2. Where nests are not readily accessible, baits can be utilized; placed
along runways and in places where ants are seen entering and
leaving.
3. Residual sprays can be used as crack and crevice applications
applied where ants are seen.
4. Establishing barriers: Involves spraying a 2-foot swath around
building foundations and inside building to "band" areas and objects
to prohibit ant access.
