CA BRANCH 3 Structural Pest Control
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
The address of each property inspected or upon which work is completed shall be
reported and filed with The Board how many days after the commencement of
inspection
10 Business Days
A registered company shall not subcontract structural fumigation work without what?
Written consent from the consumer
It is unlawful for a registered company to solicit payment from the consumer for any
structural fumigation work not actually rendered unless prior to the authorization the
consumer is provided what notice?
Notice: the charge for service that this company subcontracts to another registered
company may include the company's charges for arranging and administering such
service that are in addition to the direct costs associated with paying the
subcontractor. You may accept (company's name) bid or you may contract directly
with another registered company licensed to perform the work.
In order for a registered company or licensee to commence work on a contract, or sign,
issue, or deliver any documents expressing an opinion or statement relating to the
absence or presence of wood destroying pests or organisms, what must first take
place?
An inspection has to have been made by a licensed Branch 3 Field Representative or
Operator.
,What is the monetary disciplinary action for failure to report and file with The Board
the address of any property inspected or where work completed pursuant to section
8518?
A fine of not more than $2,500.
What is a reinspection
An inspection of those items previously listed on an original report to determine if the
recommendation(s) has (have) been completed
For how long is an original inspection valid?
Four months
A registered company has how many days to perform an inspection after inspection is
ordered?
10 business days
What is a separated report?
A report in which the registered company separately identifies each recommendation
for corrective measures for each section 1 item (infestation and/or infection that is
evident) and for each Section 2 item (condition deemed likely to lead to infestation or
infection) that is present.
What is a Control Service when related to Wood Destroying Organisms
A regular reinspection of a property after a report has been made in compliance with
section 8516.
,What are the conditions deemed likely to lead to infestation or infection
Earth-wood contacts, excessive moisture (including plumbing leaks), cellulose debris,
faulty grade levels, evidence of roof leaks, and insufficient ventilation.
If structural pest control work is to be done on a property the owner, owners agent,
and tenant must be given written notice of what per section 8538(a)?
1. Pest to be controlled
2. Pesticide(s) proposed to be used, and the active ingredient
3. CAUTION- PESTICIDES ARE TOXIC CHEMICALS statement.
For Branch 1 application of pesticides the registered pest control company is required
to provide notice per section 8538(a) to who? And how far in advance?
To the owner, the owner's agent, and tenant (if applicable) within 48 hours of
application.
To obtain a field representative license in Branch 3, the applicant must prove that
he/she has had training and experience in the following areas.
Pest identification and biology, pesticide application equipment, pesticide hazards and
safety practices, structural repairs, structural inspection procedures, and report
writing.
Subterranean Termite
Live underground; make tubes from saliva, soil, and bits of chewed wood; cause most
damage overall; colony up to 300,000 workers; adults will swarm after the start of fall
and spring rain; castes - soldiers, workers, reproductives,
True Powder Post Beetle
, Reddish, Dark brown, or black in color; Reduce hardwoods to fine powder that is
ejected from an exit holes; Prefer hardwoods; Will reinfest if wood's moisture and
starch content is high enough.
Lead Cable Borer
Reddish to black; Prefer hardwoods, especially oak; They will attack wine corks, newly
painted houses, bore through lead and telephone cables, and asphalt roofing tiles; Will
reinfest.
Black Polycaon
Dark Brown to black; Will infest any wood; Prefer softwoods and new construction
materials; Will attack cabinets, furniture, dead or living trees, and especially plywood;
Will not reinfest.
Roundheaded Borer
Grayish Brown; Extremely long segmented antenna; Infests structural wood products;
noticeable exit holes; larvae cause most damage; Will not reinfest.
Deathwatch Beetle
Dark grayish brown; Make a tapping sound as a mating signal; Only eat hardwood
that has been attacked by fungi; Will attack furniture and book; Will reinfest
structures.
Long Horned Borer
Dark brown; Very long antennae; Will infest standing weakened or diseased trees and
newly felled lumber; Will infest hardwoods or softwoods; larvae do most of the damage;
Will not reinfest.
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
The address of each property inspected or upon which work is completed shall be
reported and filed with The Board how many days after the commencement of
inspection
10 Business Days
A registered company shall not subcontract structural fumigation work without what?
Written consent from the consumer
It is unlawful for a registered company to solicit payment from the consumer for any
structural fumigation work not actually rendered unless prior to the authorization the
consumer is provided what notice?
Notice: the charge for service that this company subcontracts to another registered
company may include the company's charges for arranging and administering such
service that are in addition to the direct costs associated with paying the
subcontractor. You may accept (company's name) bid or you may contract directly
with another registered company licensed to perform the work.
In order for a registered company or licensee to commence work on a contract, or sign,
issue, or deliver any documents expressing an opinion or statement relating to the
absence or presence of wood destroying pests or organisms, what must first take
place?
An inspection has to have been made by a licensed Branch 3 Field Representative or
Operator.
,What is the monetary disciplinary action for failure to report and file with The Board
the address of any property inspected or where work completed pursuant to section
8518?
A fine of not more than $2,500.
What is a reinspection
An inspection of those items previously listed on an original report to determine if the
recommendation(s) has (have) been completed
For how long is an original inspection valid?
Four months
A registered company has how many days to perform an inspection after inspection is
ordered?
10 business days
What is a separated report?
A report in which the registered company separately identifies each recommendation
for corrective measures for each section 1 item (infestation and/or infection that is
evident) and for each Section 2 item (condition deemed likely to lead to infestation or
infection) that is present.
What is a Control Service when related to Wood Destroying Organisms
A regular reinspection of a property after a report has been made in compliance with
section 8516.
,What are the conditions deemed likely to lead to infestation or infection
Earth-wood contacts, excessive moisture (including plumbing leaks), cellulose debris,
faulty grade levels, evidence of roof leaks, and insufficient ventilation.
If structural pest control work is to be done on a property the owner, owners agent,
and tenant must be given written notice of what per section 8538(a)?
1. Pest to be controlled
2. Pesticide(s) proposed to be used, and the active ingredient
3. CAUTION- PESTICIDES ARE TOXIC CHEMICALS statement.
For Branch 1 application of pesticides the registered pest control company is required
to provide notice per section 8538(a) to who? And how far in advance?
To the owner, the owner's agent, and tenant (if applicable) within 48 hours of
application.
To obtain a field representative license in Branch 3, the applicant must prove that
he/she has had training and experience in the following areas.
Pest identification and biology, pesticide application equipment, pesticide hazards and
safety practices, structural repairs, structural inspection procedures, and report
writing.
Subterranean Termite
Live underground; make tubes from saliva, soil, and bits of chewed wood; cause most
damage overall; colony up to 300,000 workers; adults will swarm after the start of fall
and spring rain; castes - soldiers, workers, reproductives,
True Powder Post Beetle
, Reddish, Dark brown, or black in color; Reduce hardwoods to fine powder that is
ejected from an exit holes; Prefer hardwoods; Will reinfest if wood's moisture and
starch content is high enough.
Lead Cable Borer
Reddish to black; Prefer hardwoods, especially oak; They will attack wine corks, newly
painted houses, bore through lead and telephone cables, and asphalt roofing tiles; Will
reinfest.
Black Polycaon
Dark Brown to black; Will infest any wood; Prefer softwoods and new construction
materials; Will attack cabinets, furniture, dead or living trees, and especially plywood;
Will not reinfest.
Roundheaded Borer
Grayish Brown; Extremely long segmented antenna; Infests structural wood products;
noticeable exit holes; larvae cause most damage; Will not reinfest.
Deathwatch Beetle
Dark grayish brown; Make a tapping sound as a mating signal; Only eat hardwood
that has been attacked by fungi; Will attack furniture and book; Will reinfest
structures.
Long Horned Borer
Dark brown; Very long antennae; Will infest standing weakened or diseased trees and
newly felled lumber; Will infest hardwoods or softwoods; larvae do most of the damage;
Will not reinfest.
