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In order of severity, what are the 3 signal words/terms found on pesticide labels which
indicate a pesticide's risk/deadliness to humans? - CORRECT ANSWER-Caution,
Warning, Danger
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mechanical
*** What does LD50 indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lethal dose to 50% of test
subjects
The routes of entry statement "Extremely hazardous by skin contact- rapidly absorbed
theough the skin." on a label would most likely carry which signal word? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Danger
Which signal word/term is associated with very low oral LD50 values? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Danger - Poison
How often should work clothes worn to apply pesticides be laundered with a suitable
detergent? - CORRECT ANSWER-After each day's use
Determining when to apply a pesticide includes considering the ____ of the pest, as well
as the ____ conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER-Life cycle, Weather
Which application method involves uniformly applying a pesticide to an entire area or
field? - CORRECT ANSWER-Broadcast
Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation
exposure dring mixing and loading? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wettable powder (WP)
What time of day should a pesticide be applied to best protect bees from pesticide
injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-In the evening, or at night
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How many types of termites are inspected for? - CORRECT ANSWER-3
What are the types of termites that are inspected for? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Subterranean, Dampwood, Drywood
How many castes of termites are there? - CORRECT ANSWER-3
What are the types of termite castes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Workers, Soldiers,
Swarmers
What is the 2 primary ways to identify a Formosan soldier? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Teardrop-shaped head
- Crossed mandibles/jaws
What are the 3 features of a drywood termite fecal pellet? - CORRECT ANSWER-- 6-
sided/dimpled
- Pointed on one end
- Flat on the other end
*conical shape*
Name 3 types if termiticides - CORRECT ANSWER-Repellents, Non-repellents, Baits
Name 3 termite treatment application procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-Trenching,
Rodding, Foaming
Name 3 categories of wood destroying beetles - CORRECT ANSWER-Lyctid, Anobiid,
Bostriched
Name 3 species of wood destroying beetles - CORRECT ANSWER-Powder post,
Furniture, Old house borer
Do carpenter ants eat wood? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
What is the typical size range of carpenter ants? - CORRECT ANSWER-1/4" - 3/4"
Which gender of carpenter bees will sting humans? - CORRECT ANSWER-Female
How much moisture content in wood allows fungi to grow? - CORRECT ANSWER-20%
or more
What caste of termite makes up the majority of a colony? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Workers
Name 3 areas that should be inspected on the interior of a structure - CORRECT
ANSWER-Kitchen, Bathroom, Utility closet/room
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WDI Exam with complete solutions
latest version
In order of severity, what are the 3 signal words/terms found on pesticide labels which
indicate a pesticide's risk/deadliness to humans? - CORRECT ANSWER-Caution,
Warning, Danger
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mechanical
*** What does LD50 indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lethal dose to 50% of test
subjects
The routes of entry statement "Extremely hazardous by skin contact- rapidly absorbed
theough the skin." on a label would most likely carry which signal word? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Danger
Which signal word/term is associated with very low oral LD50 values? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Danger - Poison
How often should work clothes worn to apply pesticides be laundered with a suitable
detergent? - CORRECT ANSWER-After each day's use
Determining when to apply a pesticide includes considering the ____ of the pest, as well
as the ____ conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER-Life cycle, Weather
Which application method involves uniformly applying a pesticide to an entire area or
field? - CORRECT ANSWER-Broadcast
Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation
exposure dring mixing and loading? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wettable powder (WP)
What time of day should a pesticide be applied to best protect bees from pesticide
injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-In the evening, or at night
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How many types of termites are inspected for? - CORRECT ANSWER-3
What are the types of termites that are inspected for? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Subterranean, Dampwood, Drywood
How many castes of termites are there? - CORRECT ANSWER-3
What are the types of termite castes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Workers, Soldiers,
Swarmers
What is the 2 primary ways to identify a Formosan soldier? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Teardrop-shaped head
- Crossed mandibles/jaws
What are the 3 features of a drywood termite fecal pellet? - CORRECT ANSWER-- 6-
sided/dimpled
- Pointed on one end
- Flat on the other end
*conical shape*
Name 3 types if termiticides - CORRECT ANSWER-Repellents, Non-repellents, Baits
Name 3 termite treatment application procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-Trenching,
Rodding, Foaming
Name 3 categories of wood destroying beetles - CORRECT ANSWER-Lyctid, Anobiid,
Bostriched
Name 3 species of wood destroying beetles - CORRECT ANSWER-Powder post,
Furniture, Old house borer
Do carpenter ants eat wood? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
What is the typical size range of carpenter ants? - CORRECT ANSWER-1/4" - 3/4"
Which gender of carpenter bees will sting humans? - CORRECT ANSWER-Female
How much moisture content in wood allows fungi to grow? - CORRECT ANSWER-20%
or more
What caste of termite makes up the majority of a colony? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Workers
Name 3 areas that should be inspected on the interior of a structure - CORRECT
ANSWER-Kitchen, Bathroom, Utility closet/room
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