PEST CONTROL BRANCH
what fly is known to be found in plumbing drains? – ANSWERmoth fly
controlling the larval stage of the cluster fly is made problematic
due to the fact that they – ANSWER- develop in earthworms
what fly is 1/4 inch long and dull with four stripes on it’s thorax
- ANSWER- house fly
where are silverfish infestations most likely to be found? –
ANSWER- outside in organic debris
what insect is highly damaging to paper products? – ANSWERsilverfish
in what location should an insecticide dust formulation be used? - ANSWER- in wall voids
furniture beetles are infesting a woolen suit in a customer’s
closet. what recommendation should be made? – ANSWERrecommend that the customer dry clean all woolens suspected of
being infected and empty the closet and treat all cracks and
crevices with a residual insecticide
what stored pest is found in bagged and boxed spices in kitchen
cabin? – ANSWER- cigarette beetles
control of invader beetles should begin in what location? –
ANSWER- exterior
carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in where? – ANSWER- secure
site on animal fabrics
an example of the external feeder includes the – ANSWERdrugstore beetle
what is commonly found in nests of bees and wasps? –
ANSWER- larder beetle
what procedure is a great preventative tool against carpet
beetles? – ANSWER- sanitation
in treating for furniture carpet beetles, and inspector should use
what treatment? – ANSWER- a light, fine, wet spray directly to
material
what type of treatment for carpet beetles should be used? –
ANSWER- low pressure fan spray
an adult tickets has how many legs – ANSWER- 8
how should you treat for field crickets – ANSWER- bait around
exterior
what cricket exclusion method should a homeown use –
ANSWER- weather stripping on all windows and entryways
what process underlies the use of pheromones as a monitoring
tool – ANSWER- the pheromones only attract members of a
specific species
what practice will likely result in insecticide resistant insect
populations – ANSWER- repetitive use of the same chemical
what procedure should be recommended to home owners to
prevent an insect infestation of stored products in pantries and
kitchens – ANSWER- use tight fitting containers store dried
food in freezers and keep storage areas clean
what actions is recommended to eliminate springtails in a
residence – ANSWER- find excessive moisture areas in house
and dry out
what occasional invader is found in basements, kitchens and
attics – ANSWER- springtails
theoretically what is the first step in the pest inspection process –
ANSWER- conduct a detailed interview with the customer
what is an example of a stored product pest – ANSWER- rice
weevil
what stored product pest feeds inside a kernel of corn –
ANSWER- granary weevil
what group of signal words show the ranking order from most
toxic to least – ANSWER- danger, warning, caution
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