Tennessee Pesticide Applicator Exam (Category
7 Industrial, Institutional, Structural, And
Health Related Pest Control) Q & As 2025
What stages to ticks have in their metamorphosis process? --- correct
precise answer ---- Egg
- Larva
- Nymph
- Adult
What type of pest causes dog tapeworm? --- correct precise answer ---
cat flea
If something has a lower LD 50 rate, does that mean it is more or less
toxic? --- correct precise answer ---more
What do you do to keep bats from making a residence in the attic? ---
correct precise answer ---1⁄4 mesh screens.
Does liverwurst and jelly attract yellow jackets? --- correct precise
answer ---Yes
,Who is responsible for making sure the label is readily available? ---
correct precise answer ---The manufacturer
Describe a silverfish --- correct precise answer ---Their bodies are
flattened, long and slender, broad at the front and tapering gradually
toward the rear.
The antennae are long and slender. Three long, slender appendages
are found at the rear of the body.
These give rise to the common name bristle tails
Describe a springtail --- correct precise answer ---They are very
small, usually less than 1/12 inch long. The body may be white or gray.
In most species a forked appendage is attached to the lower back of
the abdomen which can be moved away from the body causing the
insect to jump.
What species do mosquitoes frequently get mistaken for? --- correct
precise answer ---Midges or No-see-um's.
What is getting through if there is a 1⁄4 inch hole and a dirt spot
underneath it? --- correct precise answer ---A bat
, (T/F) Lady bugs are useful because they eat aphids --- correct precise
answer ---True
What's the best way to put out a chemical fire? --- correct precise
answer ---Foam and gas
What is the purpose of the signal word? --- correct precise answer ---
To let you know the acute toxicity
How do you know if snakes in Tennessee are poisonous? --- correct
precise answer ---Have pits, elliptical pupils, and undivided scales
What formulation provides outstanding coverage in moist or wet
conditions? --- correct precise answer ---Microencapsulated
Which of the following is used by the EPA to determine pesticide
tolerance? --- correct precise answer ---Toxicity and the breakdown
of its products
Describe a varied carpet beetle --- correct precise answer ---Grey
body with a mixture of white, yellow, and brown scales
7 Industrial, Institutional, Structural, And
Health Related Pest Control) Q & As 2025
What stages to ticks have in their metamorphosis process? --- correct
precise answer ---- Egg
- Larva
- Nymph
- Adult
What type of pest causes dog tapeworm? --- correct precise answer ---
cat flea
If something has a lower LD 50 rate, does that mean it is more or less
toxic? --- correct precise answer ---more
What do you do to keep bats from making a residence in the attic? ---
correct precise answer ---1⁄4 mesh screens.
Does liverwurst and jelly attract yellow jackets? --- correct precise
answer ---Yes
,Who is responsible for making sure the label is readily available? ---
correct precise answer ---The manufacturer
Describe a silverfish --- correct precise answer ---Their bodies are
flattened, long and slender, broad at the front and tapering gradually
toward the rear.
The antennae are long and slender. Three long, slender appendages
are found at the rear of the body.
These give rise to the common name bristle tails
Describe a springtail --- correct precise answer ---They are very
small, usually less than 1/12 inch long. The body may be white or gray.
In most species a forked appendage is attached to the lower back of
the abdomen which can be moved away from the body causing the
insect to jump.
What species do mosquitoes frequently get mistaken for? --- correct
precise answer ---Midges or No-see-um's.
What is getting through if there is a 1⁄4 inch hole and a dirt spot
underneath it? --- correct precise answer ---A bat
, (T/F) Lady bugs are useful because they eat aphids --- correct precise
answer ---True
What's the best way to put out a chemical fire? --- correct precise
answer ---Foam and gas
What is the purpose of the signal word? --- correct precise answer ---
To let you know the acute toxicity
How do you know if snakes in Tennessee are poisonous? --- correct
precise answer ---Have pits, elliptical pupils, and undivided scales
What formulation provides outstanding coverage in moist or wet
conditions? --- correct precise answer ---Microencapsulated
Which of the following is used by the EPA to determine pesticide
tolerance? --- correct precise answer ---Toxicity and the breakdown
of its products
Describe a varied carpet beetle --- correct precise answer ---Grey
body with a mixture of white, yellow, and brown scales
