General Pest Control 7A Exam

General Pest Control 7A Exam (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Review Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct

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Cockroaches

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hide in cracks and crevices. legs specialized for running and climbing. most

poor fliers. three developmental stages: egg, nymph, adult. adult female

produces purse-shaped egg containing two rows of eggs. drops in protected location. nymphs emerge from eggs within several days to several weeks.shaped like adults, but smaller and no wings and different color. go through several instars (molts) until reach adulthood.

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Flies

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lay eggs on moist organic material. undergo complete metamorphosis: egg,

larva, pupae, adult. larvae called maggots. serve as decomposers, but pose potential health threat because they can spread disease-causing bacteria. 1 / 4

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Wasps and Bees

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Wasps have smooth bodies while bees are hairy. region between thorax and abdomen narrows for wasps but robust and rounded for bees. Wasps feed larvae animal matter, while bees feed theirs pollen and honey. some solitary, while others social. social wasps have queen, workers, and males. construct nest of paper from chewed plant fibers. attach to tree limbs or buildings.survive only one season, but fertilized females overwinter in protected areas.solitary wasps excavate nests in soil or construct of mud. females lay eggs in nest and fill with dead insects for larvae. social bees form colonies that include queen, workers, male. produce wax, combs, and honey in nests.colonies may survive for many years.

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Stored Product and Fabric Pests Management Practices

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remove infested product source in homes and restaurants. pheromone traps in large commercial accounts. widespread infestations may require fumigation. vacuuming, dry-cleaning, washing preferred approaches. also can use pesticide sprays for areas not infested to clothes or bedding

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Earwig

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1/2 - 3/4 inch long, reddish brown to black, pincer-like appendages at tip of abdomen, active at night, during day hide in moist locations, move indoors during periods of heat and drought

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Centipede

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one pair of legs per body segment, house centipede is brown and has long spindly legs, can grow to 1 1/2 inches, prefers basements, crawl spaces, can bite but minor discomfort

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Millipede

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two pairs of short legs on each body segment, most common is brown or gray and 1/2 - 1 1/2 inches long, rolls in coil when disturbed, generally live outdoors but migrate indoors in large numbers

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Sow Bug

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oval, gray, 1/2 inch long, seven pairs of legs, cannot roll into ball, prefers moist areas and found lying under objects on ground, occasionally move into basements

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Silverfish

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flat, elongated, 1/2 - 3/4 inches long, silvery gray, long antennae, three long bristles at time of abdomen, attracted to flour and starches and can damage paper, bookbindings and fabrics. damp locations.

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Firebrat

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flat, elongated, 1/2 - 3/4 inches long, gray with dark markings, long antennae, three long bristles at time of abdomen, attracted to flour and starches and can damage paper, book bindings and fabrics. damp locations. require warmer temperatures and can tolerate drier conditions compared to silverfish

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