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PEST CONTROL APPLICATOR GHP EXAM
SM-47 | QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | JUST RELEASED
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 Which of the following roach thresholds may indicate human social or cultural differences ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------pest acceptance Which of the following is true about flea larvae
- eyeless heads 2. small & whitish 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 Which roach is most likely to be found around grass & leaves --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Australian Flies are related to ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------mosquitoes When is the best time to look for carpenter ants ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------dusk Why do carpenter ants burrow into wood ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------to raise young Which of the following statements best describes IPM ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ecological approach to pest management 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
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 Why has there been an increase in clothes moth populations --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------loss of chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides In fabric pest it is the ______ that does most of the damage
- adult moth 2. larvae 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 Clothes moths usually feed on ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- wool the most important control method for rodent is ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------rodent proofing The sawtooth grain beetle has _______ saw-toothed projections of each side ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 6
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 d. both are false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. both are true Ticks should be removed as soon as possible because a. minimizes diseases b. mouthparts left on skin makes blood easier to clot c. easier to remove ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------minimizes disease What is true about roof rats? a. feed on vegetable matter b. creates ground burrows often c. blunt nose ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------feeds on vegetable matter Pesticides dissolved in a liquid are called ___________ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------solutions Which fly lives on fungi? a. fungus gnat b. filter c. fruit ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------fungus gnat
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 Which duster is shown in the correct position for application by the tech ( picture on other side) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------answer is B What is the normal use of sticky traps? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------monitoring If a sprayer malfunctions ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------release pressure and remove it to a repair area What is the correct order to add pesticides to a spray tank when mixing more than one product ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------wettables, flowables, water solubles, ECs Australian cockroaches have _________ ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------light markings on their wings German cockroaches have _________ ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------two longitudinal bands on their thorax
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 What is the best way to avoid getting bitten by American dog tick --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------travel along clear paths What would cause bird mites in the house ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------migration from nest in eaves or rafters Tracking powders for rodent control is typically applied ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------wall voids The house dust mite is know to cause ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------allergic reactions Chemical control of ants is most successful when the insecticide treatment is focused on _______ inside the nest ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------queens and larvae Pharaoh ant colonies are ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------difficult to locate
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 Flea larvae have ________ eyes ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- no Cat flea larvae feed on ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------digested blood The majority of psocids are ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- outdoor species Crickets are particularly damaging to ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----silks and woolens Plaster Bagworm larvae mainly feed on ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------spider webs Pillbugs and sowbugs
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 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 The merchant grain beetle feeds on ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---seeds and nuts
