Branch 2- Pest Control Study Questions
with Complete Solutions
Which single node ant is sometimes confused with the argentine ant and is known to smell
like rotten coconut? - ANSWER odorous house ant
How far apart should mouse traps be set? Maximum - ANSWER 6 feet
_____________ droppings are "capsule" or oblong shaped with blunt ends - ANSWER Norway
rat
Water adjoins where you are treating. How would you aim the spray? (assuming that the
label allows treatment in that situation) - ANSWER downwind large droplet
Which is one of the best indicators of a severe roach infestation - ANSWER fecal
matter accumulation
What would reduce long term efficacy of pestcides on roaches? - ANSWER resistance to a class
of chemical when no rotation is used
German roaches usually prefer - ANSWER kitchens and bathrooms
, Which type of bee or wasp might require a follow up service? - ANSWER honeybees
A centipede is found inside a home. What area should be inspected? - ANSWER damp areas in
and out
Which insect has 4 segmented antennae? - ANSWER bed bug
The phylum of the Asian cockroach is - ANSWER Arthropoda
The species for the German cockroach is - ANSWER germanica
Which caste or type of bee cannot sting? - ANSWER drone
________ have greasy fur which make rub marks or swing marks on surfaces - ANSWER rodents
A ________ problem could be caused by a recent rodent elimination - ANSWER mite
Homeowner complains of roaches but none are seen on inspection. It would be good practice
to install ______ to check on type and number of roaches. - ANSWER monitors
Ants continue to be a problem after treatment. What could be the BEST reason for failure? -
ANSWER one or more colonies overlooked
infest many other things besides carpets such as stored food or taxidermy. - ANSWER Carpet
beetles (dermestids)
House fly larvae (maggots) DON'T have a - ANSWER head capsule
with Complete Solutions
Which single node ant is sometimes confused with the argentine ant and is known to smell
like rotten coconut? - ANSWER odorous house ant
How far apart should mouse traps be set? Maximum - ANSWER 6 feet
_____________ droppings are "capsule" or oblong shaped with blunt ends - ANSWER Norway
rat
Water adjoins where you are treating. How would you aim the spray? (assuming that the
label allows treatment in that situation) - ANSWER downwind large droplet
Which is one of the best indicators of a severe roach infestation - ANSWER fecal
matter accumulation
What would reduce long term efficacy of pestcides on roaches? - ANSWER resistance to a class
of chemical when no rotation is used
German roaches usually prefer - ANSWER kitchens and bathrooms
, Which type of bee or wasp might require a follow up service? - ANSWER honeybees
A centipede is found inside a home. What area should be inspected? - ANSWER damp areas in
and out
Which insect has 4 segmented antennae? - ANSWER bed bug
The phylum of the Asian cockroach is - ANSWER Arthropoda
The species for the German cockroach is - ANSWER germanica
Which caste or type of bee cannot sting? - ANSWER drone
________ have greasy fur which make rub marks or swing marks on surfaces - ANSWER rodents
A ________ problem could be caused by a recent rodent elimination - ANSWER mite
Homeowner complains of roaches but none are seen on inspection. It would be good practice
to install ______ to check on type and number of roaches. - ANSWER monitors
Ants continue to be a problem after treatment. What could be the BEST reason for failure? -
ANSWER one or more colonies overlooked
infest many other things besides carpets such as stored food or taxidermy. - ANSWER Carpet
beetles (dermestids)
House fly larvae (maggots) DON'T have a - ANSWER head capsule
