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GHP PEST CONTROL APPLICATOR EXAM
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What does the use of insect growth regulators (IGRs) control when it comes to flea control ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------egg stage What should not be done when treating pets for fleas ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------use of similar pesticide that was used in and around the home, building, etc. Ticks can transmit ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Lyme disease The brown dog tick ______ bites humans but infestations are frequently found on dogs and in the home ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- rarely The American dog tick will______ humans but rarely will infest homes ------ ---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------attack Paralysis in humans caused by the American dog tick can be remedied by - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------removing the tick Lyme disease is transmitted by the _____ tick ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------deer
This honey bee is very aggressive in defending its nest ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------African After birth, young scorpions ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------will climb on the back of the mother Black widow spiders can be recognized by ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------red hour glass marking on ventral side Adult fleas have _____ mouthparts ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --sucking During flea treatments it is important for the pet owner to ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------remove the pet A common prevention for carpet beetles is ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------storing items in sealed plastic bags Clothes moths are ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------not attracted to lights
Only the larval stage of the ______ causes damage ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------moth These stored product pests infest whole grains by chewing through the seed coat ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------rice and granary weevils Pheromones for stored product pest would be used how ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------traps Which of the following is not a know food source for stored product pests --- ------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------paper Grain mites, psocids, and other stored product pests need _________ to build high numbers ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------high humidity Mites have _____ body regions ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 2 House dust mites feed on ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------shed human skin What controls are recommended for house dust mites ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------frequent vacuuming and lower humidity
Booklice feed on
- molds and fungi 2. cereals and pollen a. 1 is true, 2 is false b. 1 is false, 2 is true c. both are true d. both are false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------both are true Australian cockroaches have a. light markings on their wings b. light markings on their thorax c. short wings d. two light bands across thorax ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- light markings on their wings Which of the following flies which aerosols a recommended control agent? a. moth b. hump-backed c. filth ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------filth When mixing more than one pesticide to the spray tank, add the materials in the following order? a. WPs, ECs, Flowables, Water Solubles (WS) b. WS, WPs, ECs, Flowables c. WPs, Flowables, WS, ECs ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- WPs, Flowables, WS, ECs Booklice feed on
- starch 2. fungi on books a. 1 is true, 2 is false b. 1 is false, 2 is true c. both are true
No municipality or county may issue an occupational license to any pest control company governed under Statute 482 unless a _________ has been procured from FDACS? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- license The state agency that regulates pesticide applicators and their certification is ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------FDACS A good pest control program ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- follows the principles of IPM One important IPM practice commonly used around structures is --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------pest problem prevention Synthetically made pheromones are useful for __________, __________ -- -------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------monitoring, adult insects In small areas the use of one attractant trap for each __________ of storage space is recommended: ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 250 - 500 sq. ft. Insect traps should be checked ___________, and rodent traps _____________ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------once or twice weekly, daily
Pheromone traps installed in a warehouse should ________
- always keep a trap near each entrance 2. never be moved a. 1 is true, 2 is false b. 1 is false, 2 is true c. both are true d. both are false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1 is true, 2 is false Light traps are not effective for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- outdoor pest control Glue boards are ineffective when
- used to monitor roach population 2. used to monitor rodent activity a. 1 is true, 2 is false b. 1 is false, 2 is true c. both are true d. both are false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1 is true, 2 is false The maximum number of pest that can live in a given location, or habitat, is know as ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------carrying capacity Which of the following is the most important pest management tool in the technician's arsenal? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------knowledge What should you never use to mix with pesticide-sprays ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------warm water
Smokybrown roaches like a ________ environment
- open 2. high a. 1 is true, 2 is false b. 1 is false, 2 is true c. both are true d. both are false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------both are false __________________ is the most prevalent outdoor roach in Florida? ------ ---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Australian The female German roach ______________ her egg capsule? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------drops about one day before hatching The brownbanded roach _________
- is common in Florida 2. glues eggs in clusters a. 1 is true, 2 is false b. 1 is false, 2 is true c. both are true d. both are false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1 is false, 2 is true The Oriental roach has ____ in Florida ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------never been found American roaches ______ fly ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------can
The Surinam roach is often introduced indoors ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------from potted plants __________ are among the most prevalent pests in the households --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ants Which best describes the ant caste system ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------Queen, male reproductive, workers Which of the following is the smallest ant ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------ghost This ant's nests are found under tree bark, in old termite galleries, and other places such as woodwork and masonry of buildings --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------little black Pharaoh ants presence in _______ is a particular problem --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------hospitals The sawtooth grain beetle has ____ saw-toothed projections on each side GTM- 152 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------six The key to controlling crickets is ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- exclusion
Flies have ______ pair of wings ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- one Fungus gnats are often a problem ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- greenhouses potted plants indoor plants Humpbacked flies usually live ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- outdoors Blow flies typically emerge from ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- rotting meat or carcasses This fly is claimed by some to be the greatest threat to people's health of any species of insect, due to their ability to transmit so many diseases and parasite organisms ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------house Bed bugs feed mainly on blood of ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- humans __________ of infested mattresses can effectively kill bed bugs --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------steam cleaning
The adult bed bug has no ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------wings Bed bug eggs hatch in ___ days ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 6 - 10 Bed bug eggs are place ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------fastened with cement to cracks and crevices Conenose bugs feed on peoples ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- blood The bubonic plaque was spread by ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --oriental rat fleas The ____ is the most common pest flea worldwide ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------cat Cat fleas can be found on cats, _____ and _______ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------dogs and opossums Cat flea eggs may be deposited
- on the host 2. in debris a. 1 is true, 2 is false b. 1 is false, 2 is true c. both are true d. both are false - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------both are true
Millipedes have _____ pair of legs per body segment and are________ ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------two, decaying vegetable matter feeders Which of the following is characteristic of the Norway rat ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------tail shorter than head & body; small ears, blunt nose, small eyes Plague bacteria is transmitted from ______ to people ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------fleas Rats have ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------poor vision, good smell senses Outdoors Norway rats usually nest ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --in the ground Roof rats ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------tail is longer then head & body, large ears, pointed nose Roof rats prefer to eat
- greasy meats and other animal products
- any type of food a. 1 is true, 2 is false b. 1 is false, 2 is true c. both are true d. both are false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------both are false
Mice go for long periods without ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- water Mice usually range an average of _______________ for food and water ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 10 - 30 feet Rodent trap effectiveness may be increased by ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------placing more traps When applying rodenticides they should be placed ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------in areas not accessible to children and pets in tamper resistant boxes The key difference in baiting mice when compared to rats is --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------more bait placements What are fleas related to ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- mosquitos Which action threshold for roach control requires fast, extensive, and sometimes costly pest control measures ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------health & safety
The best way to control problem birds is by ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------exclusion Why are we using fewer pesticides for roach control ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------resistance more common Bed bugs feed mainly on the blood of ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----humans Which white footed ants lay eggs ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- queens only The brown dog tick is know to transmit diseases to
- humans 2. other dogs a. 1 is true, 2 is false b. 1 is false, 2 is true c. both are true d. both are false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1 is false, 2 is true What do insect repellents not work on ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------bees A moth fly is also know as ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------filter fly
The smallest fly is the ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- humpbacked Where would you find a seed tick ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- dogs what is the best applicator to treat crack and crevices ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------narrow diameter tube Mice usually range an average of _______ for food and water --------- CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 10 - 30 feet Blow flies typically emerge from ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- rooting meat or carcasses Merchant beetles prefer ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------seeds dust from pigeon droppings can cause ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------fungus in the lungs Bluish green flies in the usually indicate ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------carcass
