Purdue Intro to Pest Management Final Exam (actual
2025) Multiple Choice and verified Matching 100%
Be able to list several types of mechanical alterations used in
subterranean termite control.
o Use concrete or metal barriers.
o Remove cellulose debris.
o Eliminate moisture in and near.
o Improve ventilation under structure.
o Eliminate wood to soil contact.
o Stainless mesh barriers.
o Rock/sand particulate.
o Nematodes and pathogenic fungi
non-chemical measures that can be used in sensitive accounts
such as food handling establishments (i.e., food plants)
Manipulated environment
Temperature
Sanitation
,Insect Light traps
Pheromone traps
Chemicals used by insects and vertebrates to communicate
pretarsal pads are an important avenue for transferring [a] to
pest insects as well as a mechanism for [b].
residual insecticide deposits
spreading disease organisms
The respiratory system of an insect is made up of a series of
tubes, called [a], which extend into the body. These tubes
open to the outside of the body through openings known as
[b].
tracheoles
spiracles
[a] are special excretory tubes that attach to and empty into
the hind portion of the digestive tract for waste removal.
Malpighian tubules
, The most primitive type of mouthparts in insects is the [a]
type, and all other types are thought to be modifications
thereof.
chewing
The [a] are the insects' sense organs having the function of
touch, smell, and in some cases, [b].
antennae
hearing
An insect may be identified as such because all insects have
[a] pairs of legs and [b] distinct body regions.
three
three
When conducting an inspection, question the customer about
the kind of pests, [a], and [b] or [c].
number, location, damage, and length of time present.
2025) Multiple Choice and verified Matching 100%
Be able to list several types of mechanical alterations used in
subterranean termite control.
o Use concrete or metal barriers.
o Remove cellulose debris.
o Eliminate moisture in and near.
o Improve ventilation under structure.
o Eliminate wood to soil contact.
o Stainless mesh barriers.
o Rock/sand particulate.
o Nematodes and pathogenic fungi
non-chemical measures that can be used in sensitive accounts
such as food handling establishments (i.e., food plants)
Manipulated environment
Temperature
Sanitation
,Insect Light traps
Pheromone traps
Chemicals used by insects and vertebrates to communicate
pretarsal pads are an important avenue for transferring [a] to
pest insects as well as a mechanism for [b].
residual insecticide deposits
spreading disease organisms
The respiratory system of an insect is made up of a series of
tubes, called [a], which extend into the body. These tubes
open to the outside of the body through openings known as
[b].
tracheoles
spiracles
[a] are special excretory tubes that attach to and empty into
the hind portion of the digestive tract for waste removal.
Malpighian tubules
, The most primitive type of mouthparts in insects is the [a]
type, and all other types are thought to be modifications
thereof.
chewing
The [a] are the insects' sense organs having the function of
touch, smell, and in some cases, [b].
antennae
hearing
An insect may be identified as such because all insects have
[a] pairs of legs and [b] distinct body regions.
three
three
When conducting an inspection, question the customer about
the kind of pests, [a], and [b] or [c].
number, location, damage, and length of time present.
