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Termiticide dilution - ANSWER Volume of termiticide dilution required to treat. Termite insect order - ANSWER Termites are members of the insect order Isoptera. Termite colony members - ANSWER The most abundant members in the termite colonyare workers.
Soldier termite caste - ANSWER The greatly enlarged dark, reddish brown heads arecharacteristic of the soldier caste.
Termite entry points - ANSWER Termites may enter structures through cracks inconcrete, utility openings and expansion joints.
Termite signs - ANS Inspectors should look for form boards left in slabs, wooden porchsteps in soil contact, and wooden fences or trellises contacting the structure.
Termite inspection frequency - ANS Buildings should be inspected at least once a yearfor termite tubes.
WDI report issuer - ANSWER Only a Certified Applicator, Apprentice, or CertifiedTechnician can sign or issue a WDI report.
Wood boring beetle identification ANSWER Long-horned beetle has an elongated bodyand from the top view appears to not have a head.
Wood destroying insect inspections ANSWER Conducted for official Texas WoodDestroying Insect (WDI) Reports for a real estate transaction and for treatments based
on infestation or damage. WDI report documents ANSWER Can be obtained from the Structural Pest ControlService SPCS and specialized equipment which aid in the inspection.
WDI inspection equipment ANSWER Flashlight, measuring wheel, digital camera and amoisture meter.
3-dimensional inspection ANSWER A wood destroying insect inspection requires theinspector to think and see 3-dimensionally.
Preliminary inspection information ANSWER Information gathered before the actualinspection can be very useful to the inspector.
Wood decay control - ANSWER The key to complete control of wood decay fungi is toeliminate the moisture source.
Inaccessible areas - ANSWER Many areas are not accessible due to wall and floorcoverings, insulation, and furniture.
Exterior perimeter inspection - ANSWER Reveals the presence of active shelter tubes ofsubterranean termites and conditions conducive to infestation.
Infestation conditions avoidance entails exposing the foundation, recording high soil,and keeping wood away from the structure.
Crawl space and basement inspection - ANSWER The inspector looks fortermite-damaged wood, is wary of wood debris, and looks around plumbing penetrations. WDI inspection notice - ANSWER A notice that an inspection was conducted must be
floor joists. Perimeter treating exceptions - ANSWER Almost all kinds of construction requireinterior perimeter treating of the foundation except monolithic slab.
Routine soil re-treatments - ANSWER Should be applied every 3 years for termitecontrol.
Non-repellent termiticides - ANSWER New termiticide chemistries are characterized asnon-repellent.
Common termiticide - ANSWER Fipronil (Termidor®) has become the most commontermiticide used today.
Soil treatment precautions - ANSWER Treatment of soil with most termiticides shouldnot be done as a sub-slab injection.
Heating duct treatment - ANSWER Re-treatment is not recommended if the ducts aremade of material containing cellulose.
Basement exterior treatment - ANSWER Before treating a basement on the outsidecheck foundation walls for cracks.
Veneer treatment depth - ANSWER Soil should be treated to a depth of 3 inches whenveneers extend below the exterior grade.
Avoiding infestation near wells - ANSWER A good general practice is to remove the soilto the footing, place it on plastic sheeting and treat, then replace near wells or cisterns.
Rigid foam insulation - ANSWER Allows termites to avoid soil treatment barriers.
Termite baiting systems - ANSWER May provide localized reduction, colonysuppression, and total colony elimination.
Successful termite bait products - ANSWER Must be readily consumed, non-repellent,and slow-acting.
Termite bait types - ANSWER Ingested toxicants, biotermiticides, and insect growthregulators are types of termite baiting systems.
Chemical contamination - ANSWER Can result from carelessness, misapplication, andall of the above.
Pesticide exposure route - ANSWER The primary route of human exposure to pesticidesin structures is dermal (skin).
Preventing structural pesticide contamination - ANSWER Proper inspection includesstructural defects, proximity to wells and cisterns, and kind of heating system.
Termiticide contamination - ANSWER Termiticides can contaminate homes throughvoids, expansion joints, and cracks in slabs and foundations.
Spill control - ANSWER The initial response to a spill is to contain the spill. Insect growth regulator function - ANSWER An example of how an insect growthregulator works is by interfering with molting in insects.
Biological control of termites - ANSWER May include the use of fungi, bacteria,nematodes, and all of the above.
Cellulose digestion ANSWER Process dependent upon protozoa and/or a virus forsubterranean and drywood termites.
Termite control strategies - ANSWER Mechanical alteration, soil treating, andfoundation treating are some of the strategies.
Formosan termite - ANSWER More aggressive, locate water sources without soilconnection, and established in Southeast Texas.
Low pressure spraying - ANSWER 10 to 15 PSI treatment in certain situations. Well proximity - ANSWER Soil removal and replacement technique should be used withina reasonable distance.
Non-reinfesting beetles - ANSWER Include deathwatch or furniture beetles. Carpenter ants nesting - ANSWER May nest in trees, wood members of buildings, andtree stumps.
Electrical tools grounding - ANSWER Grounded through the use of a ground faultinterrupter.
Ventilation relationship - ANSWER Free ventilation area and square footage of the crawlspace have a 1/50 to 1/500 relationship.
Active ingredient - ANSWER Generic name of the active ingredient is chlorpyrifos. Chemical name - ANSWER Chemical name includes cis-trans 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
Flea treatment - ANSWER Treating at the 1% level is impermissible. Atropine antidote - ANSWER Atropine with 2-PAM is the antidote.
EPA establishment number - ANSWER The EPA establishment number is 279-3062. Baits traps application - ANSWER Recommended rate of application for a 1 square footarea is 2 to 4 gallons.
DDVP mixing - ANSWER DDVP can be mixed with baits traps. Powderpost beetle control - ANSWER Application rate for old wood is 1 gal per 100square feet.
Spray respirator approval - ANSWER When applying as a spray, use a respiratorapproved by NIOSH.
Formosan termites moisture supply - ANS Formosan termites do not require constantcontact with the soil if there is an alternative moisture supply.
Formosan termites egg production - ANSWER Formosan termites are able to produceup to 500 eggs per day.
Formosan termites nest construction - ANSWER The Formosan termites are the onlyspecies that builds carton nests.
Fumigation for Formosan termites - ANSWER Under many circumstances, fumigationmay be the only reliable method of eliminating infestations of Formosan termites.
Drywood termites nests - ANSWER Drywood termites build their nests in wood and notin the soil as do subterranean termites.
Drywood termite swarming - ANSWER Incisitermes snyderi is a species of drywoodtermite that swarms at daytime.
