branch 2 pest control ca Exam |
Questions with Complete Solutions
when determining the method of treatment for ants indoors it is best to first - ANSWER
properly identify the ant
when preforming a cockroach service in a kitchen with the crack and crevice method - ANSWER
use a varied approach including more than one insecticide formulation or application device
conditions that are detrimental to the pesticide residual effectiveness include all except
- ANSWER non-porous substrate surfaces
insect light traps equipped with ultra violet light attract the following flying insects -
ANSWER houseflies and indian meal moths
which of the following is not considered a "mechanical" treatment method - ANSWER removing
tree limbs touching the roof line
,which best describes proper preparations for bed bugs - ANSWER remove bed lines, empty
nightstands and vacuum thoroughly
if a few adult cigarette beetles have been caught in only one of fifty pheromone traps -
ANSWER remove the captured beetle and continue weekly monitoring of the facility
a tech should, prior to treating for oriental cockroaches inside a residential garage - ANSWER
ask the customer to store dog food in a sealable container
the consumer should be provided with specific written preparations instructions - ANSWER
whenever the area cannot be safely or effectively treated without it
the following should be reviewed with a home owner prior to an indoor flea treatment
- ANSWER expect to see adult fleas emerging from the pupal cases for next 21 days
after identifying the presence of adult green bottle flies, the technician should - ANSWER ask
the customer to pick-up dog fences and cover garbage cans
after identifying the presence of approx two or three pill bugs inside home - ANSWER inspect
the exterior for more pill bugs and treat accordingly
a tech is preparing to treat dark hardwood flooring for bedbugs, he/she should - ANSWER apply
a small amount of the product and make sure it does not discolor are stain
structural "voids" are best treated with - ANSWER dust, foam and ulv aerosal formulations
which residual pesticide formulation is best suited for exterior porous surfaces like stucco -
ANSWER (wp) wettable powders
,the nozzle pressure on a power sprayer at the application tip is - ANSWER considerably less
than the pressure gauge indicates
when calibrating the output of power spray rig - ANSWER the pressure should be 40 psi at the
noozle tip
"crack and crevice" treatment should be performed with - ANSWER course fine pin-stream tip
which of following equipment would be used to apply small amounts of dust in a void area
- ANSWER bellows duster
in order to legally apply a flea control pesticide to all the carpeted surfaces inside a home
- ANSWER label must allow for general broadcast application across carpeted surfaces
the best application method to reach cockroaches in deep harborage - ANSWER void treatment
with a mechanical aerosol genetor
when installing exterior rodent bait stations for roof rats - ANSWER the stations be installed
in areas that are not attractive nuisance
which of the following equipment is considered a live animal trap for mouse control - ANSWER
repeating mouse trap
when installing rodent bait stations in an area that has regular overhead irrigation activity -
ANSWER use wax block bait and install the bait on horizontal mounting rods with in the station
in ca "perimeter band treatment" of a synthetic-pyrethroids insecticide is defined as - ANSWER
2 feet up from the base of the foundation
which application method is best suited for adult mosquito control - ANSWER misting
, which of the following practices will help increase the effectiveness of a bedbug service -
ANSWER thoroughly vacuum cracks and crevices to remove insects and their eggs
which of the following practices will decrease the effectiveness of an exterior
perimeter services - ANSWER washing down hard surfaces
fly baits used to attract and kill house files - ANSWER will kill exposed files only
an effective rodent pest management plan includes all the following except - ANSWER
sealing off entry points with 1/2" hardware cloth
in order to determine the effectiveness of rodent baiting program a tech should - ANSWER
replace bait as it is consumed and relocate bait stations not being visited
if german cockroach nymphs are seen within a few days following treatment - ANSWER explain
that nymphs are hatching from eggs capsules-monitor as needed
the best practice for on going maintenance of crawling occasional invaders is - ANSWER
recommend periodic inspection and treatment concurrent with levels of pest infestion
an accepted follow up practice to a carpet beetle treatment is - ANSWER inspect and install
pheromone traps in areas where natural fibered garments are stored
rodents entering a structure should be excluded - ANSWER following the removal of
those rodents currently entering the structure
which of the following is the most likely route of entry into the body of the applicator - ANSWER
dermal
Questions with Complete Solutions
when determining the method of treatment for ants indoors it is best to first - ANSWER
properly identify the ant
when preforming a cockroach service in a kitchen with the crack and crevice method - ANSWER
use a varied approach including more than one insecticide formulation or application device
conditions that are detrimental to the pesticide residual effectiveness include all except
- ANSWER non-porous substrate surfaces
insect light traps equipped with ultra violet light attract the following flying insects -
ANSWER houseflies and indian meal moths
which of the following is not considered a "mechanical" treatment method - ANSWER removing
tree limbs touching the roof line
,which best describes proper preparations for bed bugs - ANSWER remove bed lines, empty
nightstands and vacuum thoroughly
if a few adult cigarette beetles have been caught in only one of fifty pheromone traps -
ANSWER remove the captured beetle and continue weekly monitoring of the facility
a tech should, prior to treating for oriental cockroaches inside a residential garage - ANSWER
ask the customer to store dog food in a sealable container
the consumer should be provided with specific written preparations instructions - ANSWER
whenever the area cannot be safely or effectively treated without it
the following should be reviewed with a home owner prior to an indoor flea treatment
- ANSWER expect to see adult fleas emerging from the pupal cases for next 21 days
after identifying the presence of adult green bottle flies, the technician should - ANSWER ask
the customer to pick-up dog fences and cover garbage cans
after identifying the presence of approx two or three pill bugs inside home - ANSWER inspect
the exterior for more pill bugs and treat accordingly
a tech is preparing to treat dark hardwood flooring for bedbugs, he/she should - ANSWER apply
a small amount of the product and make sure it does not discolor are stain
structural "voids" are best treated with - ANSWER dust, foam and ulv aerosal formulations
which residual pesticide formulation is best suited for exterior porous surfaces like stucco -
ANSWER (wp) wettable powders
,the nozzle pressure on a power sprayer at the application tip is - ANSWER considerably less
than the pressure gauge indicates
when calibrating the output of power spray rig - ANSWER the pressure should be 40 psi at the
noozle tip
"crack and crevice" treatment should be performed with - ANSWER course fine pin-stream tip
which of following equipment would be used to apply small amounts of dust in a void area
- ANSWER bellows duster
in order to legally apply a flea control pesticide to all the carpeted surfaces inside a home
- ANSWER label must allow for general broadcast application across carpeted surfaces
the best application method to reach cockroaches in deep harborage - ANSWER void treatment
with a mechanical aerosol genetor
when installing exterior rodent bait stations for roof rats - ANSWER the stations be installed
in areas that are not attractive nuisance
which of the following equipment is considered a live animal trap for mouse control - ANSWER
repeating mouse trap
when installing rodent bait stations in an area that has regular overhead irrigation activity -
ANSWER use wax block bait and install the bait on horizontal mounting rods with in the station
in ca "perimeter band treatment" of a synthetic-pyrethroids insecticide is defined as - ANSWER
2 feet up from the base of the foundation
which application method is best suited for adult mosquito control - ANSWER misting
, which of the following practices will help increase the effectiveness of a bedbug service -
ANSWER thoroughly vacuum cracks and crevices to remove insects and their eggs
which of the following practices will decrease the effectiveness of an exterior
perimeter services - ANSWER washing down hard surfaces
fly baits used to attract and kill house files - ANSWER will kill exposed files only
an effective rodent pest management plan includes all the following except - ANSWER
sealing off entry points with 1/2" hardware cloth
in order to determine the effectiveness of rodent baiting program a tech should - ANSWER
replace bait as it is consumed and relocate bait stations not being visited
if german cockroach nymphs are seen within a few days following treatment - ANSWER explain
that nymphs are hatching from eggs capsules-monitor as needed
the best practice for on going maintenance of crawling occasional invaders is - ANSWER
recommend periodic inspection and treatment concurrent with levels of pest infestion
an accepted follow up practice to a carpet beetle treatment is - ANSWER inspect and install
pheromone traps in areas where natural fibered garments are stored
rodents entering a structure should be excluded - ANSWER following the removal of
those rodents currently entering the structure
which of the following is the most likely route of entry into the body of the applicator - ANSWER
dermal
