Ca Branch 2 Field Rep Study Guide, With 485
Questions & Answers 2024 ( A+ Graded 100% Verified)
Brand New 2024!!!
1. IPM programs consist of what four basic tasks?: Inspection, eliminating
conducive conditions, treatment, and monitoring
2. IPM inspections should be accompanied by what three things?: Written
inspection report outlining findings, recommendations and a diagram showing where
the findings are located.
3. Trade name: The name given to the product by the manufacturer
4. Chemical name: Describes the chemical structure
5. Common name: Shortened chemical name
6. Formulation: Such as emulsifiable concentrates, wet table powders, granular, etc.
7. Formulation: Such as emulsifiable concentrates, wettable powders, granular, etc.
8. Percent of inert ingredients: Common percentage of ingredients with no pesticide
action
9. Contents: Contents measured in gallons, pounds, etc
10. EPA registration number: Number used in chemical reports
11. EPA Establishment Number: Identifies where and when the product was
manufactured
12. Signal word: DANGER, WARNING OR CAUTION. Denotes toxicity
13. Precautionary Statement: Describes pesticide hazards and what type of protective
equipment is needed
14. Directions for use: Names target pests, where pesticide can be applied and
acceptable methods of treatment
15. Storage and disposal directions: Provides directions for storing pesticide and
disposing of empty pesticide containers
16. Dilution and application rates: Breaks down application and dilution rates by site
and target pest
17. Statement of practical treatment: First aid instructions for accidental pesticide
exposure
18. Service Container Label: Used when a diluted or undiluted pesticide is stored in a
container other than the original. Applies to application equipment, as well as
chemical storage containers
19. Mandatory information on service container labels: Signal word, common name
of active ingredients, name, address and phone number of registered company
responsible for the container and pesticide. EPA registration number (recommended)
,20. Material safety data sheets: Similar to a label with the exception of no target pests,
application instructions or dilution rates. Covers technical detail relating to
chemicals, spill clean up procedures, poisoning symptoms and care info regarding
inert ingredients. Keep in truck!
21. Material safety data sheets: Similar to a label with the exception of no target pests,
application instructions, or dilution rates. Covers technical detail relating to
chemicals, spill clean up procedures, poisoning symptoms and care info regarding
inert ingredients. Keep in truck!
22. Emulsifiable concentrates: Formulations with emulsifiers or detergents which
enable petroleum based active ingredients to mix with and suspend in water
23. Soluble powder: Formulation of powder which when agitated dissolves readily in
water and becomes a true solution
24. Wettable powders and flowables: When mixed with water it does not dissolve but
remains suspended
25. Microencapsulated: Active ingredient is encased in tiny polymer capsules which
gradually degrade, giving off measured amounts of pesticide over a period of time
26. Granular: Active ingredient uses clay or ground up shells as a carrier, can be coarse
or fine. When used as bait, an attractant is also part of the formulation
27. Dust: Active ingredient impregnated and finely ground particles
28. Bait gels: Active ingredient carried in the form of a toothpaste like gel active
ingredient is mixed with an attractant
29. Bait gels: Active ingredient carried in the form of a toothpaste like gel. Active
ingredient is mixed with an attractant.
30. Liquid under pressure aerosols: Active ingredient mixed with propellant in a
pressurized can
31. Insect growth regulator: Natural or synthetic substances that can mimic an insects
ability to attract a mate, send out alarm signals, or mark food trails, these are all used
in monitors and baits
32. Pheromone: Natural or synthetic substances that can mimic an insects ability to
attract a mate, send out alarm signals, or mark food trails, these are used in monitors
and baits
33. Synergist: A material added to the active ingredient to enhance its effectiveness
34. Modes of action (5): Contact poison: kills in contact or repeated exposure
Stomach poison: must be ingested to be effective
Inhalant: must be breathed in to be effective
Desiccant: dehydrated and breaks down wax coating of insects exoskeleton
Repellent: repels or scatters, used primarily as an inspection tool
,35. Botanicals: Pesticides that come from plants. Short term residual life, more repellent
than deadly. Pyrethrum is one of the more popular botanicals used in structural pest
control industry. Derived from pyrethrum flower, used to flush insects out of hiding
places. Because of its short residual life it is often used in fogging applications.
Other botanicals include Nicotine, limonene and Linalool.
36. Synthetic pyrethroids: Man made pyrethrums. Short residual life, but in some cases
are not as repellent. Some of the present generation synthetic pyrethroids have
proven to be effective for general pest and termite treatments and are widely used.
Examples are Bifenthrin and Cyfluthrin.
37. chlorinated hydrocarbons: This class of pesticides, which was used in the 1940's
and 50's, was very effective and provided and long residual life. Their long residual
lives ultimately lead to their suspension. Examples are chlordane, DDT and dieldrin.
38. Chlorinated hydrocarbons: This class of pesticides, which was used in the 1940's
and 50's, was very effective and provided long residual life. Their long residual lives
ultimately lead to their suspension. Examples are chlordane, DDT and dieldrin.
39. Inorganic pesticides: Contain any element found in nature except those containing
carbon. Boric acid and silica gel are examples of this family.
40. Inorganic pesticides: Contains any element found in nature except those containing
carbon. Boric acid and silica gel are examples of this family.
41. Anticoagulants: Used for rodent control. Blood thinners and cause hemorrhaging.
Active ingredient is impregnated in various bait forms and is used as a population
suppressant. Older baits such as diaphacinone and warfarin needed multiple feedings
to be effective. Newer baits such as brodifacoum and maki are single feeding
anticoagulants. Baits must be placed in labeled tamper proof bait stations.
42. Pesticide storage must be:: Labeled DANGER, PESTICIDE STORAGE
AREA, KEEP OUT. Posted on each side readable from a distance of 25 feet
43. disposal of empty containers: Must be rinsed before disposal. Empty containers
smaller than 5 gallons are to be filled 1/4 of the way with water capped and shaken
with the rinsate emptied into application. This should be done at least three times
until rinsate is clear then puncture and rendered unusable before disposal. aerosol
cans must be wrapped in newspaper prior to being disposed
44. Rates of toxicity: 2 distinct categories, acute and chronic. Acute poisoning is
immediate. Chronic poisoning happens over a period of time. Toxicity rates differ
because of routes of entry I.e dermal ingestion, inhalation or ocular (eyes)
45. LD 50 definition: Represents lethal dose of a given pesticide which will kill 50% of
a test population of lab animals. Total weight of the test population also figures in the
equation.
46. LD 50 is expressed in units of?: Milligrams of active ingredient, per kilogram of
body weight that will kill 50% of an animal test population
, 47. LD-50 class category 1: Oral 1-50 mg/kg Dermal 0-200 mg/kg signal word
DANGER
48. LD-50 class category 2: Oral 51-500mg/kg Dermal 201-2000 mg/kg signal word
WARNING
49. LD-50 class category 3: Oral 501-5000 mg/kg Dermal 2001-> mg/kg signal word
CAUTION
50. Methods of application: Cracks and crevice: apply pesticides to cracks and crevices
at low pressure
Spot treatment: apply pesticides to an area measuring 2 square feet or less
Space treatment: treating interior room with fogging device
Exterior band treatments: treating exterior walls or yard at a label restricted width, see
label
51. Application equipment: Means by which pesticides are delivered to target areas.
Pesticides must be applied at label rates, to label approved sites, using appropriate
and well-maintained application equipment.
52. What are the four primary routes by which toxic chemicals can enter the
bloodstream?: Lungs, the stomach, skin, and through the eyes
53. BASIC ENTOMOLOGY DEFINITION: Entomology comes from the Greek
words entono meaning cut in pieces or segmented, and logo meaning knowledge. It
is also worth noting that the Latin word for cut in pieces is Insecta. Entomology by
definition is the scientific study of insects. Some definitions, although not technically
correct, also include crustaceans, arachnids, and myriapods.
54. Metamorphosis means: "Life change" and can be complete or incomplete
55. complete metamorphosis stages: Going from egg to larva to pupa to adult
56. Which insects have complete metamorphosis?: Insects such as ants and bees
57. incomplete metamorphosis stages: Goes from an egg to a series of instars or
molting periods, which resembles smaller adults. The final in star stage is an
incomplete metamorphosis results with the adults
58. Which type of insects have incomplete metamorphosis?: Cockroaches and
silverfish
59. True insects such as ants, roaches, and bees, have the following characteristics:
Three distinct body parts, the head, thorax, and abdomen
three pairs of legs, some larval stages are legless
One pair of antennae
Some species may have wings
They have compound eyes (2) and/or simple eyes (3)
Questions & Answers 2024 ( A+ Graded 100% Verified)
Brand New 2024!!!
1. IPM programs consist of what four basic tasks?: Inspection, eliminating
conducive conditions, treatment, and monitoring
2. IPM inspections should be accompanied by what three things?: Written
inspection report outlining findings, recommendations and a diagram showing where
the findings are located.
3. Trade name: The name given to the product by the manufacturer
4. Chemical name: Describes the chemical structure
5. Common name: Shortened chemical name
6. Formulation: Such as emulsifiable concentrates, wet table powders, granular, etc.
7. Formulation: Such as emulsifiable concentrates, wettable powders, granular, etc.
8. Percent of inert ingredients: Common percentage of ingredients with no pesticide
action
9. Contents: Contents measured in gallons, pounds, etc
10. EPA registration number: Number used in chemical reports
11. EPA Establishment Number: Identifies where and when the product was
manufactured
12. Signal word: DANGER, WARNING OR CAUTION. Denotes toxicity
13. Precautionary Statement: Describes pesticide hazards and what type of protective
equipment is needed
14. Directions for use: Names target pests, where pesticide can be applied and
acceptable methods of treatment
15. Storage and disposal directions: Provides directions for storing pesticide and
disposing of empty pesticide containers
16. Dilution and application rates: Breaks down application and dilution rates by site
and target pest
17. Statement of practical treatment: First aid instructions for accidental pesticide
exposure
18. Service Container Label: Used when a diluted or undiluted pesticide is stored in a
container other than the original. Applies to application equipment, as well as
chemical storage containers
19. Mandatory information on service container labels: Signal word, common name
of active ingredients, name, address and phone number of registered company
responsible for the container and pesticide. EPA registration number (recommended)
,20. Material safety data sheets: Similar to a label with the exception of no target pests,
application instructions or dilution rates. Covers technical detail relating to
chemicals, spill clean up procedures, poisoning symptoms and care info regarding
inert ingredients. Keep in truck!
21. Material safety data sheets: Similar to a label with the exception of no target pests,
application instructions, or dilution rates. Covers technical detail relating to
chemicals, spill clean up procedures, poisoning symptoms and care info regarding
inert ingredients. Keep in truck!
22. Emulsifiable concentrates: Formulations with emulsifiers or detergents which
enable petroleum based active ingredients to mix with and suspend in water
23. Soluble powder: Formulation of powder which when agitated dissolves readily in
water and becomes a true solution
24. Wettable powders and flowables: When mixed with water it does not dissolve but
remains suspended
25. Microencapsulated: Active ingredient is encased in tiny polymer capsules which
gradually degrade, giving off measured amounts of pesticide over a period of time
26. Granular: Active ingredient uses clay or ground up shells as a carrier, can be coarse
or fine. When used as bait, an attractant is also part of the formulation
27. Dust: Active ingredient impregnated and finely ground particles
28. Bait gels: Active ingredient carried in the form of a toothpaste like gel active
ingredient is mixed with an attractant
29. Bait gels: Active ingredient carried in the form of a toothpaste like gel. Active
ingredient is mixed with an attractant.
30. Liquid under pressure aerosols: Active ingredient mixed with propellant in a
pressurized can
31. Insect growth regulator: Natural or synthetic substances that can mimic an insects
ability to attract a mate, send out alarm signals, or mark food trails, these are all used
in monitors and baits
32. Pheromone: Natural or synthetic substances that can mimic an insects ability to
attract a mate, send out alarm signals, or mark food trails, these are used in monitors
and baits
33. Synergist: A material added to the active ingredient to enhance its effectiveness
34. Modes of action (5): Contact poison: kills in contact or repeated exposure
Stomach poison: must be ingested to be effective
Inhalant: must be breathed in to be effective
Desiccant: dehydrated and breaks down wax coating of insects exoskeleton
Repellent: repels or scatters, used primarily as an inspection tool
,35. Botanicals: Pesticides that come from plants. Short term residual life, more repellent
than deadly. Pyrethrum is one of the more popular botanicals used in structural pest
control industry. Derived from pyrethrum flower, used to flush insects out of hiding
places. Because of its short residual life it is often used in fogging applications.
Other botanicals include Nicotine, limonene and Linalool.
36. Synthetic pyrethroids: Man made pyrethrums. Short residual life, but in some cases
are not as repellent. Some of the present generation synthetic pyrethroids have
proven to be effective for general pest and termite treatments and are widely used.
Examples are Bifenthrin and Cyfluthrin.
37. chlorinated hydrocarbons: This class of pesticides, which was used in the 1940's
and 50's, was very effective and provided and long residual life. Their long residual
lives ultimately lead to their suspension. Examples are chlordane, DDT and dieldrin.
38. Chlorinated hydrocarbons: This class of pesticides, which was used in the 1940's
and 50's, was very effective and provided long residual life. Their long residual lives
ultimately lead to their suspension. Examples are chlordane, DDT and dieldrin.
39. Inorganic pesticides: Contain any element found in nature except those containing
carbon. Boric acid and silica gel are examples of this family.
40. Inorganic pesticides: Contains any element found in nature except those containing
carbon. Boric acid and silica gel are examples of this family.
41. Anticoagulants: Used for rodent control. Blood thinners and cause hemorrhaging.
Active ingredient is impregnated in various bait forms and is used as a population
suppressant. Older baits such as diaphacinone and warfarin needed multiple feedings
to be effective. Newer baits such as brodifacoum and maki are single feeding
anticoagulants. Baits must be placed in labeled tamper proof bait stations.
42. Pesticide storage must be:: Labeled DANGER, PESTICIDE STORAGE
AREA, KEEP OUT. Posted on each side readable from a distance of 25 feet
43. disposal of empty containers: Must be rinsed before disposal. Empty containers
smaller than 5 gallons are to be filled 1/4 of the way with water capped and shaken
with the rinsate emptied into application. This should be done at least three times
until rinsate is clear then puncture and rendered unusable before disposal. aerosol
cans must be wrapped in newspaper prior to being disposed
44. Rates of toxicity: 2 distinct categories, acute and chronic. Acute poisoning is
immediate. Chronic poisoning happens over a period of time. Toxicity rates differ
because of routes of entry I.e dermal ingestion, inhalation or ocular (eyes)
45. LD 50 definition: Represents lethal dose of a given pesticide which will kill 50% of
a test population of lab animals. Total weight of the test population also figures in the
equation.
46. LD 50 is expressed in units of?: Milligrams of active ingredient, per kilogram of
body weight that will kill 50% of an animal test population
, 47. LD-50 class category 1: Oral 1-50 mg/kg Dermal 0-200 mg/kg signal word
DANGER
48. LD-50 class category 2: Oral 51-500mg/kg Dermal 201-2000 mg/kg signal word
WARNING
49. LD-50 class category 3: Oral 501-5000 mg/kg Dermal 2001-> mg/kg signal word
CAUTION
50. Methods of application: Cracks and crevice: apply pesticides to cracks and crevices
at low pressure
Spot treatment: apply pesticides to an area measuring 2 square feet or less
Space treatment: treating interior room with fogging device
Exterior band treatments: treating exterior walls or yard at a label restricted width, see
label
51. Application equipment: Means by which pesticides are delivered to target areas.
Pesticides must be applied at label rates, to label approved sites, using appropriate
and well-maintained application equipment.
52. What are the four primary routes by which toxic chemicals can enter the
bloodstream?: Lungs, the stomach, skin, and through the eyes
53. BASIC ENTOMOLOGY DEFINITION: Entomology comes from the Greek
words entono meaning cut in pieces or segmented, and logo meaning knowledge. It
is also worth noting that the Latin word for cut in pieces is Insecta. Entomology by
definition is the scientific study of insects. Some definitions, although not technically
correct, also include crustaceans, arachnids, and myriapods.
54. Metamorphosis means: "Life change" and can be complete or incomplete
55. complete metamorphosis stages: Going from egg to larva to pupa to adult
56. Which insects have complete metamorphosis?: Insects such as ants and bees
57. incomplete metamorphosis stages: Goes from an egg to a series of instars or
molting periods, which resembles smaller adults. The final in star stage is an
incomplete metamorphosis results with the adults
58. Which type of insects have incomplete metamorphosis?: Cockroaches and
silverfish
59. True insects such as ants, roaches, and bees, have the following characteristics:
Three distinct body parts, the head, thorax, and abdomen
three pairs of legs, some larval stages are legless
One pair of antennae
Some species may have wings
They have compound eyes (2) and/or simple eyes (3)
