Branch II CA Pest Test #1 Que & Answ
The powder post beetle makes it's tunnels across the grain or parallel? **** Parallel
The Indian Meal moth have coppery front wings **** True
What treatment does an applicator use on rainy days? **** Dust
Other than the American cockroach which, other roach flies? **** The Brownbanded.
Average number of eggs for brown banded cockroach? **** 10-15
What diseases do roaches carry? **** E coli and samonella
What areas in the home do you treat for roaches? **** Cabinets, corners, and crevices
Which California Ant has the biggest crater? **** The Western Harvester Ant
Pharaoh, Pavement, Argentine and the Thief ants are controlled with what substance?
**** Baits
Where do leaf cutter ants lay their eggs? **** Feces. ( Ewww)
How do you treat Odorous Ants that are harbored in a wall? **** Use borac dust along
with a barrier treatment
When treatment for ants fail it is generally due to ? **** Misidentification of
pests,incorrect dose of insecticide, wrong areas treated.
At what stage of development are the most eggs created? **** Egg
How many segments in a Pharaoh Ants antennae? **** 12
Which ants have only 1 node? **** Crazy Carpenter Field Argentine
Which ants have 2 nodes? **** Theif , Pharaoh, Pavement
Which ant has grooves on its head? **** Pavement
Which ant has a smooth thorax? **** Carpenter
Carpenter ants hide in which areas? **** Attic and wall voids
, If an ant walks across a chemical what type of poisoning is likely to occur? ****
Stomache because the ant grooms itself after it enters the nest.
With Pharaoh ants should one bait or remove paneling? **** Bait
Which ant species kill off their Queens? **** Red Imported Fire Ant
What is the PSI for for fleas? **** 10-15 PSI
What are the factors you should consider before treating a structure? **** Surfaces,
Enviroment,Amount of Infestation, is it on the label
Best time of day to treat Argentine Ants? **** Early Morning
What ant invades water boxes? **** Red Imported Fire Ant
How many companies can an operator qualify for in CA **** TWO
Bumble Bee nests are found where? **** Below the ground level
What is the best treatment for wood boring bees? **** Treat each boring hole
For live trapping which license do you need? **** Department of FIshing and Game
Which spider has a violin shape on the back of its neck? **** Brown recluse spider
How often can you retreat for fleas? **** Three weeks
In California which beetle is the most common carpet beetle? **** Varied carpet beetle.
__________ cockroaches are commonly found in sanitary ( sewers) and storm drains?
**** American
Brown banded cockroaches prefer _________ environment ? **** Warm
A major structural pest in California **** Roof Rat
Which applications should a bulb duster be used? **** Treating voids.
What should be added to a tank mix of residual pesticide for a long term control plan?
**** Insect growth Regulator
How do you apply next to water? **** Follow label, large droplet size, do not spray in
windy conditions.
The powder post beetle makes it's tunnels across the grain or parallel? **** Parallel
The Indian Meal moth have coppery front wings **** True
What treatment does an applicator use on rainy days? **** Dust
Other than the American cockroach which, other roach flies? **** The Brownbanded.
Average number of eggs for brown banded cockroach? **** 10-15
What diseases do roaches carry? **** E coli and samonella
What areas in the home do you treat for roaches? **** Cabinets, corners, and crevices
Which California Ant has the biggest crater? **** The Western Harvester Ant
Pharaoh, Pavement, Argentine and the Thief ants are controlled with what substance?
**** Baits
Where do leaf cutter ants lay their eggs? **** Feces. ( Ewww)
How do you treat Odorous Ants that are harbored in a wall? **** Use borac dust along
with a barrier treatment
When treatment for ants fail it is generally due to ? **** Misidentification of
pests,incorrect dose of insecticide, wrong areas treated.
At what stage of development are the most eggs created? **** Egg
How many segments in a Pharaoh Ants antennae? **** 12
Which ants have only 1 node? **** Crazy Carpenter Field Argentine
Which ants have 2 nodes? **** Theif , Pharaoh, Pavement
Which ant has grooves on its head? **** Pavement
Which ant has a smooth thorax? **** Carpenter
Carpenter ants hide in which areas? **** Attic and wall voids
, If an ant walks across a chemical what type of poisoning is likely to occur? ****
Stomache because the ant grooms itself after it enters the nest.
With Pharaoh ants should one bait or remove paneling? **** Bait
Which ant species kill off their Queens? **** Red Imported Fire Ant
What is the PSI for for fleas? **** 10-15 PSI
What are the factors you should consider before treating a structure? **** Surfaces,
Enviroment,Amount of Infestation, is it on the label
Best time of day to treat Argentine Ants? **** Early Morning
What ant invades water boxes? **** Red Imported Fire Ant
How many companies can an operator qualify for in CA **** TWO
Bumble Bee nests are found where? **** Below the ground level
What is the best treatment for wood boring bees? **** Treat each boring hole
For live trapping which license do you need? **** Department of FIshing and Game
Which spider has a violin shape on the back of its neck? **** Brown recluse spider
How often can you retreat for fleas? **** Three weeks
In California which beetle is the most common carpet beetle? **** Varied carpet beetle.
__________ cockroaches are commonly found in sanitary ( sewers) and storm drains?
**** American
Brown banded cockroaches prefer _________ environment ? **** Warm
A major structural pest in California **** Roof Rat
Which applications should a bulb duster be used? **** Treating voids.
What should be added to a tank mix of residual pesticide for a long term control plan?
**** Insect growth Regulator
How do you apply next to water? **** Follow label, large droplet size, do not spray in
windy conditions.
