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STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD APPLICATORS EXAM 2024 /2025 ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ NEWEST VERSION What are the identifying features of a female black widow spider? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Glossy black, globe-like abdomen with a deep red hour glass on her stomach. What are the identifying features of a black widow web? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>It is irregular with no distinct pattern and very strong in comparison to most other spiders.
- What does the term 'Ballooning' mean? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>When spiderlings (newly hatched spiders) climb to a high place, spin a piece of web, throw it out into the breeze and float away. What are chelicera? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Fangs of a spider.
What color is a male black widow spider? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Brown What is the Toxicity Category 1 signal word? And what does it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Danger. It signifies 'Highly Toxic'. Danger LD50 = 0 - 50 What is the Toxicity Category 2 signal word? And what does it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Warning. It signifies 'Moderately Toxic'. Warning LD50=50- 500 What is the Toxicity Category 3 signal word? And what does it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Caution. It signifies 'Slightly Toxic'. Caution LD50= 500 - 5000 What is the Toxicity Category 4 signal word? And what does it signify? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>No signal word is required. It signifies 'Relatively Non-toxic'.
How does a tarantula live? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>They live in burrows or gaps under rocks. They will often utilize an abandoned rodent hole which they will at least partially line with silk. What is the most persistent and troublesome ant that invades houses? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The Argentine Ant. What are some identifying features of an argentine ant colony? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Argentine ants live in shallow galleries in the ground, often only a few inches deep. One colony will have multiple queens. They feed off of aphid honeydew, and will often defend the aphids. What are some identifying features of the imported fire ant and of the black fire ant? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Usually found to live in large mounds in fields, woodlands and other open spaces. Will eat pretty much anything organic; other insects, seeds, fruits, meats, vegetables, flowers, honeydew, etc.
One prominent queen. Have a stinger and can bite. Very hostile to other ants. What are the identifying features of a Wolf Spider? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Large, hairy spider. Had three rows of eyes when most other spiders have two rows. Three tiny claws on the end of each leg Will prey on their victims instead of weaving webs. Will even prey on black widows. Can inflict serious bites on humans. What are the identifying features of a Orb Weaver Spider? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The spider is know to have beautiful spoke-patterned webs you see hanging between trees or shrubs. They are medium to large-sized, with a body of about a half- inch to an inch.
What are some identifying features of the velvety tree ant? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red and black in color. Abdomen appears velvety. Colonies live in trees, old stumps, and underground. Found in foothill and mountain areas, and they will invade homes. Will commonly tend to aphids Will bring dead insects and other food back their nests. Will bite and inject poison into the wound. What some identifying features of the odorous house ant? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Very small, brown to black in color. Rotten coconut- like smell when crushed. Nest just about anywhere, under stones, pavement, inside houses. When outside galleries will e very shallow, only a few inches deep.
Feed on sweets usually aphid honeydew. Will routinely invade houses in search for food. Will have multiple queens in one colony. What are some identifying features of the Southern Fire Ant? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Yellow to red in color. Build mounds in open spaces, but can be found in lawns, rotten wood, under concrete and beneath houses. Feed on fatty oily substances. Will inflict a painful sting (how they got their name). What does LD50 mean? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Lethal dose (LD50) is the amount of an ingested substance that kills 50 percent of a test sample. It is expressed in mg/kg, or milligrams of substance per kilogram of body weight. The lower the amount, the higher the toxicity. This is because it took less of the substance to kill 50% of test subjects. LD 50 is ratio mg of poison / kg of body weight.
What formulation of pesticide is more practical for use in sensitive areas such as zoos or hospitals? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Bait What is the most common route of entry into the body for pesticides? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Dermal Which of the following type of gloves must be worn when mixing pesticides? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Rubber or neoprene gloves What is the minimum amount of nymphal stages in a bed bug's life cycle prior to adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER
5 nymphal stages in a life cycle. What is the typical length of time a bed bug needs to complete each blood meal? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>3- 10 minutes What are the identifying features of a Bed Bug? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The bugs themselves are small, usually 1/6th Yellow to red in color. Build mounds in open spaces, but can be found in lawns, rotten wood, under concrete and beneath houses. Feed on fatty oily substances. Will inflict a painful sting (how they got their name). What does LD50 mean? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Lethal dose (LD50) is the amount of an ingested substance that kills 50 percent of a test sample. It is expressed in mg/kg, or milligrams of substance per kilogram of body weight. The lower the amount, the higher the toxicity. This is because it took less of the substance to kill 50% of test subjects. LD 50 is ratio mg of poison / kg of body weight. What formulation of pesticide is more practical for use in sensitive areas such as zoos or hospitals? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Bait What is the most common route of entry into the body for pesticides? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Dermal Which of the following type of gloves must be worn when mixing pesticides? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Rubber or neoprene gloves What is the minimum amount of nymphal stages in a bed bug's life cycle prior to adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>5 nymphal stages in a life cycle. What is the typical length of time a bed bug needs to complete each blood meal? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>3- 10 minutes What are the identifying features of a Bed Bug? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The bugs themselves are small, usually 1/6th to 1/4th inch in size. They are reddish-brown in color, but as they feed they become brighter red. Small claws are used to attach themselves to the victims in bed.
Sheets or mattress will have small blood stains. The bugs are very temperature sensitive, and the optimum temperature they are looking for is about that of human skin -- hence the problem for man. A very infested room will have a distinct "buggy" smell, and obnoxious sweet odor. In addition to the small blood stains from the bites themselves, the bugs leave small droppings contain blood that are colored either brown, yellow, or black. What are the identifying features of a Swallow Bug? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The bug is similar to the Bed Bug, except it is slightly smaller and narrower in appearance. The name comes from the barn swallow bird, whose nest were commonly infected with these pests. The bug infestation will die out by itself in a few days, unlike the bed bug. They can carry viruses but are far less likely to transmit them to man. What are the identifying features of a Flea? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>These small, wingless, blood sucking pests create a lot of anxiety for man and animals. They are notorious for transmitting the plague (know as "Black Death") Pets such as cats and dogs are usually responsible for the presence of the pest in the house.
crystal-like salts or gummy materials. Nearly all of them will dissolve in an "oil solvent." To get this oil and chemical to mix with water, a chemical called an emulsifier (like soap) is added. Then the concentrate will stay mixed with the water in your service sprayer. What is the definition of Wettable/Soluble Powders Pesticide? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Is concentrated powders containing insecticides, which mix with water to form a liquid ready to use material. They are popular due to low cost and the ease of storage, transpiration, and handling. When using wettable powders, technicians must shake their sprayers frequently and be careful that nozzles and strainers in the sprayer do not clog because of the powder settling to the bottom of the sprayer. What is the definition of Dust Pesticides? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Is a technical grade pesticide, which are mixed with a fine dust, which generally has no effect on pests by itself. Most Dusts used by the technician are in read-to-use forms. Dusts may be stomach poisons, desiccants and contact poisons. What is the definition of Baits Pesticide? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Is a pesticide mixed into a material attractive to a pest. The pest eats the bait, thinking it is food and is
killed by the pesticide inside. There are rodenticide baits and insecticide. What is the definition of Aerosols Pesticide? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Is pressurized containers holding the correct amount of insecticide, which is forced through a nozzle on the container, releasing the material into the air. Most containers are small and easy to handle and are used to cover a large area with small particles of insecticide for the control of flying insects. What is Other Formulations of Pesticide a technician may occasionally use? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Flowable concentrates are wettable powders made into a paste, which are added to water and used in sprayers. Fumigants are liquids or dusts that change into gases when released and kill insects or rodents. Granules - are dry, rather coarse particles compared to dusts. Granules are generally used in soil treatment. Resin Strips are plastic strips containing insecticides, which releases vapors to control flying insects in structures. Pastes are used as baits.
How many instars will a German cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER
Between 6 & 7 instars What is an instar? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>a phase between two periods of molting in the development of an insect larva or other invertebrate animal. How long does a German cockroach adult live? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Up to 10 months How many generations can a German cockroach population grow in one year? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>3- 4 generations This insect is nocturnal and commonly found in food preparation areas, kitchens, and bathrooms? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>German cockroach Can cockroaches carry disease organisms? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Yes! On the loins and bristles of their body as well as on the sticky pads of their feet. They will also defecate on food spreading disease. Examples include dysentery, staphylococcus, streptococcus, and ecoli bacterias.
What is the smallest of the domestic cockroaches? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The Brown Banded Roach How many eggs does one Brown Banded cockroach egg capsule contain? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>About 18 eggs. How many days does it take a brown banded cockroach egg to hatch? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>50-90 days How many instars will a brown banded cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER
6- 8 instars What is a characteristic feature of the Brown Banded Cockroach? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Pale brown bands alternating with dark brown bands. How many egg capsules does a female Oriental cockroach
a phase between two periods of molting in the development of an insect larva or other invertebrate animal. How long does a German cockroach adult live? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Up to 10 months How many generations can a German cockroach population grow in one year? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>3- 4 generations This insect is nocturnal and commonly found in food preparation areas, kitchens, and bathrooms? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>German cockroach Can cockroaches carry disease organisms? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Yes! On the loins and bristles of their body as well as on the sticky pads of their feet. They will also defecate on food spreading disease. Examples include dysentery, staphylococcus, streptococcus, and ecoli bacterias. What is the smallest of the domestic cockroaches? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The Brown Banded Roach How many eggs does one Brown Banded cockroach egg capsule contain? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>About 18 eggs. How many days does it take a brown banded cockroach egg to hatch? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>50-90 days How many instars will a brown banded cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>6- 8 instars What is a characteristic feature of the Brown Banded Cockroach? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Pale brown bands alternating with dark brown bands. How many egg capsules does a female Oriental cockroach produce in one life time? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>> capsules How many eggs does one Oriental cockroach egg capsule contain? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>16 eggs How many instars will an oriental cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER 7- 10 instars
How often does the female American Cockroach produce an egg capsule? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>One egg capsule can be produced each week. Most accidents that occur within structural pest management are usually the result of ..... - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Carelessness, failure to take the time to do the job right, and/or failure to consider the consequences of the one's actions. Liquid Pesticides must never be used in or around? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Electrical equipment to prevent severe electrical shock. What equipment should be used when working in attics and other confined spaces? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>A dust respirator, coveralls, gloves, goggles, and hat should be worn. What are identifying features of the Jumping Spider? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>A 3/8 inch in size and a small active spider with a red abdomen and is frequently mistaken for the black widow. Large eyes and are common in gardens and lawns. What are identifying features of the Trapdoor Spider? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Live on dry hillsides. They make a
burrow that is about 6-10 inches deep and line it with papery silk. The entrance is capped with a tight-fitting lid- the "trap door." The spider can hold the lid shut with its fangs if necessary. Females are a little over an inch in body length while males are little bit smaller - just under an inch. Who has the authority to Issue Citations and Fines? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The Registrar or Deputy Registrar of the Board. What are identifying features of the centipedes? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Vary greatly in length, from 1/4th to 6 inches. They prefer areas high in moisture, and are most active at night. Some can inflict a painful bite, injecting venom from the claws. What are identifying features of the millipedes? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Usually live in and around damp areas, such as garden mulch and under rocks, bark, and other debris. They are mostly nocturnal, and they eat the damp material they live around. Can reach 2 to 3 inches in size. Eat decaying matter, and they are not plant pest, and are helpful to the soil. What is a Pesticide? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Any substance or mixture of substances intended for: preventing,
