PEST CONTROL BRANCH 2 EXAM WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS AND CORRECT
QUESTIONS GRADED A+
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? - ANS-in the carpet
why must pesticide identification tags be placed on all pesticide service containers - ANS-to comply with
the California code of regulations
what must be on all service container pesticide labels - ANS-epa #, chemical name, and name/address of
the person/firm responsib for the container
what action should be taken if the wind is causing a drift off pesticide to a non targeted area - ANS-stop
application and return another day
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - ANS-warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control of fleas
in the lawn area? - ANS-power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects from the floor
beforehand? - ANS-cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? - ANS-low
pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for fleas? -
ANS-reduces possibility of re-infestation
,how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - ANS-prevents fleas from reproducing
it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during a flea inspection in a
residence - ANS-true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? - ANS-pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? - ANS-to cause pupa to turn
into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANS-pearly white
what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - ANS-cat flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - ANS-black widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - ANS-irregular scaffold type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a field representative?
- ANS-damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANS-fangs
a centipede can be described as having - ANS-elongated, flattened, with one pair of legs per body
segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing facility? - ANS-
sanitation
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - ANS-locate all breeding sources (see
plumbing drains)
, the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash compactor. which fly
is it? - ANS-fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANS-tiny yellowish black flies found near damp,
moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - ANS-house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - ANS-window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? - ANS-dry out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - ANS-moth fly
controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact that they - ANS-develop
in earthworms
what fly is 1/4 inch long and dull with four stripes on it's thorax - ANS-house fly
where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found? - ANS-outside in organic debris
what insect is highly damaging to paper products? - ANS-silverfish
in what location should an insecticide dust formulation be used? - ANS-in wall voids
furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer's closet. what recommendation should be
made? - ANS-recommend that the customer dry clean all woolens suspected of being infected and
empty the closet and treat all cracks and crevices with a residual insecticide
VERIFIED ANSWERS AND CORRECT
QUESTIONS GRADED A+
in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? - ANS-in the carpet
why must pesticide identification tags be placed on all pesticide service containers - ANS-to comply with
the California code of regulations
what must be on all service container pesticide labels - ANS-epa #, chemical name, and name/address of
the person/firm responsib for the container
what action should be taken if the wind is causing a drift off pesticide to a non targeted area - ANS-stop
application and return another day
which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - ANS-warm and humid
which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control of fleas
in the lawn area? - ANS-power spray
preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects from the floor
beforehand? - ANS-cat fleas
which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? - ANS-low
pressure spray fan
why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for fleas? -
ANS-reduces possibility of re-infestation
,how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - ANS-prevents fleas from reproducing
it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during a flea inspection in a
residence - ANS-true
in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? - ANS-pupae
why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? - ANS-to cause pupa to turn
into adults
flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - ANS-pearly white
what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes? - ANS-cat flea
what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - ANS-black widow
what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - ANS-irregular scaffold type
should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a field representative?
- ANS-damp areas indoors
a centipede used what to inject poison? - ANS-fangs
a centipede can be described as having - ANS-elongated, flattened, with one pair of legs per body
segment
what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing facility? - ANS-
sanitation
what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies? - ANS-locate all breeding sources (see
plumbing drains)
, the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash compactor. which fly
is it? - ANS-fruit fly
drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - ANS-tiny yellowish black flies found near damp,
moist areas
what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - ANS-house fly
where are the majority or dead flies located? - ANS-window sills
fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? - ANS-dry out the soil
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? - ANS-moth fly
controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic due to the fact that they - ANS-develop
in earthworms
what fly is 1/4 inch long and dull with four stripes on it's thorax - ANS-house fly
where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found? - ANS-outside in organic debris
what insect is highly damaging to paper products? - ANS-silverfish
in what location should an insecticide dust formulation be used? - ANS-in wall voids
furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer's closet. what recommendation should be
made? - ANS-recommend that the customer dry clean all woolens suspected of being infected and
empty the closet and treat all cracks and crevices with a residual insecticide
