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PEST CONTROL BRANCH 2
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
- What size opening would allow adult mice to enter a structure -
correct answer -1/4 inch
- How can a rat infestation be identified - correct answer -urine
stains
- What rodent is most likely a to infestation homes and
businesses - correct answer -roof rat
- Stains on the side of a pipe and other structures would be a
sign of what pest - correct answer -roof rat
- When rodent proofing a structure for rats what is the minimum
size open that should be sealed - correct answer -1/2inch
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- What rodent device can act as a trap and monitoring tool for
insect IPM programs - correct answer -glue board
- What rodent has a capsule shaped fecal matter 3/4 to 1 imch in
length - correct answer -Norway rat
- What size fecal droppings indicates a roof rat infestation -
correct answer -1/2 inch
- What rat has the longest fecal size - correct answer -Norway
rat
- The roof rat can be identified by which particular
characteristic - correct answer -tail is longer than the body
- A major structural pest in California is the - correct answer -
roof rat
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- What is considered a primary treatment method for a rodent
infestation - correct answer -traps/exclusion
- What category includes boric a id - correct answer -inorganic
- What should be added to a tank mix of residual pesticide for
a long term control plan - correct answer -insect growth regulator (igr)
- What application would an ultra low volume (ulv) generator
be recommended - correct answer -space treatment in a warehouse
- What material should be used to treat roaches found in an
electrical outlet - correct answer -dust
- What characteristic describes the greatest advantage of
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using wettable powder as a pesticide treatment - correct answer -the product has a long residual effect
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- A customer is on a quarterly exterior maintenance program.
Which pesticide formulation should be used for an effective barrier treatment - correct answer -wettable powder
- In what location in the interior of a residence would flea
larvae most likely be found? - correct answer -in the carpet
- Which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea
development? - correct answer -warm and humid
- Which residual insecticide application methods provides the
quickest knockdown for the control of fleas in the lawn area? - correct answer -power spray
- Preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest
involves removing objects from the floor beforehand? - correct answer -cat fleas
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