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PEST CONTROL BRANCH 2 EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST
Question 1: Which application procedure is highly effective for treating an
interior carpet for fleas?
- High pressure stream
- Low pressure spray fan
- Dusting formulation
- Thermal fogging
Correct Answer: B
Question 2: Why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the
residence is being treated for fleas?
- Cures the dog's skin allergies
- Eliminates ticks simultaneously
- Reduces possibility of re-infestation
- Kills flea eggs instantly on contact
Correct Answer: C
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Question 3: How does an insect-growth regulator (IGR) treatment affect fleas?
- Kills adult fleas on contact
- Prevents fleas from reproducing
- Repels fleas from the area
- Suffocates flea pupae
Correct Answer: B
Question 4: It is necessary to find out from the home owner where the pet's
bedding is during a flea inspection in a residence.
- True
- False
Correct Answer: A
Question 5: In which stage of the flea's life cycle are pesticides ineffective
and hardest to control?
- Egg
- Larva
- Pupae
- Adult
Correct Answer: C
Question 6: Why should you have the home owner vacuum after treatment for
fleas?
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- To cause pupa to turn into adults
- To remove pesticide odor
- To dry the carpet faster
- To collect dead adult fleas only
Correct Answer: A
Question 7: Flea eggs can be recognized by what color?
- Dark brown
- Pearly white
- Translucent yellow
- Black
Correct Answer: B
Question 8: What flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes?
- Dog flea
- Human flea
- Cat flea
- Rat flea
Correct Answer: C
Question 9: In what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae
most likely be found?
- In the carpet
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- On the ceiling
- In kitchen cabinets
- Inside wall voids
Correct Answer: A
Question 10: Which weather condition is highly conducive to flea development?
- Cold and dry
- Hot and dry
- Warm and humid
- Cool and humid
Correct Answer: C
Question 11: Which residual insecticide application method provides the
quickest knockdown for the control of fleas in the lawn area?
- Granular application
- Baiting
- Dusting
- Power spray
Correct Answer: D
Question 12: Preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves
removing objects from the floor beforehand?
- Fruit flies