PEST CONTROL BRANCH 2 EXAM

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PEST CONTROL BRANCH 2 EXAM

UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT

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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

which application procedure is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas? - correct answer- low pressure spray fan

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why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for fleas? - correct answer- reduces possibility of re-infestation

how does an insect-growth regulator (igr) treatment affect fleas? - correct answer- prevents fleas from reproducing

it is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pets bedding is during a flea inspection in a residence - correct answer- true

in which stage of the fleas life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to control? - correct answer- pupae

why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for fleas? - correct answer- to cause pupa to turn into adults

flea eggs can be recognized by what color? - correct answer- pearly white

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what flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes?

• correct answer- cat flea

what spider is indicated by strong, irregularly arranged webs? - correct answer- black widow

what are the characteristics of a black widow spider? - correct answer- irregular scaffold type

should a house centipede be found in a home, what area should be inspected by a field representative? - correct answer- damp areas indoors

a centipede used what to inject poison? - correct answer- fangs

a centipede can be described as having - correct answer- elongated, flattened, with one pair of legs per body segment

what long term method is reccom for controlling house flies in a food processing facility? - correct answer- sanitation

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what action should be taken first to control fruit or vinegar flies?

• correct answer- locate all breeding sources (see plumbing

drains)

the homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around the trash compactor. which fly is it? - correct answer- fruit fly

drain flies can be described by what characteristics? - correct answer- tiny yellowish black flies found near damp, moist areas

what fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces? - correct answer- house fly

where are the majority or dead flies located? - correct answer- window sills

fungus gnats are found in potted plants. what should be done to eliminate them? - correct answer- dry out the soil

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