PEST CONTROL BRANCH 2 EXAM ACTUAL
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how many eggs are in a brown banded egg capsule? -CORRECT ANSWER 14-16
bait stations must be mrked with a what? -CORRECT ANSWER signal word, name of rodenticide, and all company info
ants prefer foods that are? -CORRECT ANSWER greasy,starchy and sweet
- quart equals? -CORRECT ANSWER 2 pints
it is important to be mindful when handling pesticides during? -CORRECT ANSWER at all times
what should a customer do before a bed bug service? -CORRECT ANSWER empty drawers, clean bed linens and matress pads, vacuum
the cockroach most associated with sewers is the ? -CORRECT ANSWER american
the disease that is associated with reduviidae is? -CORRECT ANSWER chagas disease
how long do mice live? -CORRECT ANSWER 1 to 2 years
what stage does igr stop fleas from reaching ? -CORRECT ANSWER adult
control of mosquitoes is most effectively accomplished by? -CORRECT ANSWER larval source reduction
what should you consider before using dust in a wall void to control ants? -CORRECT ANSWER electrical wires
how far will a mouse travel for food -CORRECT ANSWER 25 feet
adult carpet beetles lay how many eggs at one time? -CORRECT ANSWER 30 to 100 eggs 1 / 3
what amount of space does a rat need to enter a structure? -CORRECT ANSWER half of an inch
what is the smallest domestic roach? -CORRECT ANSWER brown banded
what is the size of an adult american cockroach? -CORRECT ANSWER 1 3/8 to 2 1/8 inch
how long does it take for a bed bug to finish a meal? -CORRECT ANSWER 3 to 10 mins
which cockroach prefers warm, wet locations? -CORRECT ANSWER american
how many rats are in a typical litter? -CORRECT ANSWER 4 to 8 in one litter
what is the most diffcult stages of fleas to treat? -CORRECT ANSWER pupa
which rodent has 8 litters per year? -CORRECT ANSWER mice
how high can a flea jump? -CORRECT ANSWER 14 to 16 inches horizontally and up to 7 inches vertically
an inspection show be done how many days from the request or before work can be done? -CORRECT ANSWER 10 days
how many ceu's are required for a field rep to renew their licence? -CORRECT ANSWER 8 rules and regs, 4 tech, 2 ipm, 2 general
which ant has 1 node? -CORRECT ANSWER carpenter ant
arthropods all have? -CORRECT ANSWER jointed appendages/feet, and three body parts
naiads are found in what stage of metamorphsis? -CORRECT ANSWER imcomplete
house flies have what type of mouth? -CORRECT ANSWER sponging
roaches, ants, and beetles have which type of mouth? -CORRECT ANSWER chewing
gradual metamorphosis consists of? -CORRECT ANSWER egg, nymph, and adult 2 / 3
moths and butterflies have which type of mouth? -CORRECT ANSWER siphoning
complete metamorphosis consists of? -CORRECT ANSWER egg, larvae, pupa, and adult
the cockroach with two black long stripes on its head is a? -CORRECT ANSWER german
what amount of space is needed for a mouse to enter a structure? -CORRECT ANSWER a quarter of an inch
what flea is the most common? -CORRECT ANSWER cat flea
what life stages do flies have? -CORRECT ANSWER egg, larva, pupae, and adult
which rodent has 3 litters per year? -CORRECT ANSWER roof rat
how long is the tail on an adult roof rat? -CORRECT ANSWER 7 to 10 inches
where are ants more likely to nest? -CORRECT ANSWER mulch
what is the number one predator of rats in nature? -CORRECT ANSWER owl
what is the maximum space between the placement of traps when dealing with a severe mouse infestation? -CORRECT ANSWER 6 feet
what percentage of a mouse population must you control to eliminate an infestation? -
CORRECT ANSWER 90
how far will rats travel for food? -CORRECT ANSWER 100 to 300 feet
mosquitoes are important in california as what? -CORRECT ANSWER vectors of disease,and nuisance pest
which ant forages 80% of the time on liquid foods? -CORRECT ANSWER harvester or fire ants
which insect has the greatest impact on public health -CORRECT ANSWER mosquitos
which louse are vectors of typhus and relapsing fever? -CORRECT ANSWER body
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