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1. 1. Define Subter- -Social insects that live in colonies containing caste systems.
ranean Termites -include the formosan subterranean termite and 5 native species including the
easter termite, these accounts for most infestations in GA
2. 2. Chemical
Degradation is
a process influ-
enced by what?
3. 3. What is ground a. freshwater that soaks into the soil and is stored in the tiny spaces between rocks
water and particles of soil. Makes up most of water source
4. 4. What is IPM -integratred pest management. structural pest control is a philosophy that outlines
the decision making process aimed at achieving sustainable reduction in pests.
5. 5.What are the 8 a. identificaton
steps of IPM ? -inspection
-communication
-action plan development
-action plan implentation
-action plan monitoring
-action plan revision
-continued monitoring
6. 6.Is a pressure a. No
rinse equivalent
for a triple rinse?
7. 7. What do you do A. Absorbent Material
for a large chemi-
cal Spill?
8. a. a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms similar
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8. A pesticide is
what ?
9. 9. How do you -Apply around exterior of the last account of the day to use up the pesticide as per
properly dispose label instructs.
of extra pesti-
cide? -add the left over pesticide to a storage or disposal container
10. 10. Bait is the 10. Bait is the best way to treat for cockroaches
best way to treat
for cockroaches
11. 1. What is the a. insecticide Resistance Action Committee: a group of scientists that maintain a list
purpose of IRAC of all registered insecticide active ingredients.
12. 2. What is a spot a. 1 ft by 1 ft
treatment ?
13. 3. YOU NEED -Exclusion : reduce or eliminate the ways pests can enter into a building. Stopping
TO KNOW ALL enterance points
OF THE IPM
PROCESSES -Habitat Modification: reducing sources of food and living area where pests cur-
rently reside
-Sanitation: cleaning up and removing items pests can use as food
-Repellants: using chemicals to prevent pests from getting close to an area
-mechanical/physical: fly swatters, air curtains, heat and traps.
-Pesticides: application of materials defined by US EPA
14. 4.Application rate 2 gallons per 10 ft
when treat-
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_9nvw3q
1. 1. Define Subter- -Social insects that live in colonies containing caste systems.
ranean Termites -include the formosan subterranean termite and 5 native species including the
easter termite, these accounts for most infestations in GA
2. 2. Chemical
Degradation is
a process influ-
enced by what?
3. 3. What is ground a. freshwater that soaks into the soil and is stored in the tiny spaces between rocks
water and particles of soil. Makes up most of water source
4. 4. What is IPM -integratred pest management. structural pest control is a philosophy that outlines
the decision making process aimed at achieving sustainable reduction in pests.
5. 5.What are the 8 a. identificaton
steps of IPM ? -inspection
-communication
-action plan development
-action plan implentation
-action plan monitoring
-action plan revision
-continued monitoring
6. 6.Is a pressure a. No
rinse equivalent
for a triple rinse?
7. 7. What do you do A. Absorbent Material
for a large chemi-
cal Spill?
8. a. a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms similar
, GPCA Test Study
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_9nvw3q
8. A pesticide is
what ?
9. 9. How do you -Apply around exterior of the last account of the day to use up the pesticide as per
properly dispose label instructs.
of extra pesti-
cide? -add the left over pesticide to a storage or disposal container
10. 10. Bait is the 10. Bait is the best way to treat for cockroaches
best way to treat
for cockroaches
11. 1. What is the a. insecticide Resistance Action Committee: a group of scientists that maintain a list
purpose of IRAC of all registered insecticide active ingredients.
12. 2. What is a spot a. 1 ft by 1 ft
treatment ?
13. 3. YOU NEED -Exclusion : reduce or eliminate the ways pests can enter into a building. Stopping
TO KNOW ALL enterance points
OF THE IPM
PROCESSES -Habitat Modification: reducing sources of food and living area where pests cur-
rently reside
-Sanitation: cleaning up and removing items pests can use as food
-Repellants: using chemicals to prevent pests from getting close to an area
-mechanical/physical: fly swatters, air curtains, heat and traps.
-Pesticides: application of materials defined by US EPA
14. 4.Application rate 2 gallons per 10 ft
when treat-
