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APTIVE CALIFORNIA STUDY GUIDE part
1 exam 2024
An aversion to new objects is - ANS>> the behavioral trait of a roof rat that makes it necessary to pre- bait traps at the beginning of a control program. Exclusion is - ANS>> trimming back foliage and sealing holes as a non-chemical control method. Norway rats would most likely be found in a __________of a structure. - ANS>> sub-area The first action to take in response to consumer complaints of rats in the attic is to - ANS>> inspect the attic and adjacent areas for pest activity. The application procedure for rodent bait to be used to control an infestation of mice in a family residence is: - ANS>> place at ground level in an anchored and locked, tamper-resistant bait station. After a rodent control program has been established, _________to maintain treatment effectiveness. - ANS>> eliminate harborages Rodent bait used in bait stations should be - ANS>> checked at least weekly and relocated after three weeks if there are no signs of acceptance. A ______ inch opening will allow adult mice to enter a structure. - ANS>> 1/ A rat infestation can be identified by - ANS>> urinary stains A ________ is most likely to infest homes or businesses. - ANS>> roof rat Stains on the side of a pipe and other structure would be a sign of a - ANS>> roof rat
When rodent proofing a structure for rats, the minimum size opening that should be sealed is - ANS>> 1/2 inch A _________ can act as a trap and monitoring tool for insect IPM programs. - ANS>> glue board The _________ Rat has a capsule shaped fecal matter ¾ to 1 inch in length. - ANS>> Norway A ________ sized spindle shaped fecal dropping indicates a roof rat infestation. - ANS>> 1/2 inch The _______ Rat is known to have the largest fecal size. - ANS>> Norway The roof rat can be identified by its - ANS>> tail being longer than its body. A major structural pest in California is the - ANS>> roof rat Traps/baits would be considered a - ANS>> primary treatment method for a rodent infestation. A ________ should be used when treating ants coming out of a light fixture. - ANS>> Duster Non-acceptance of bait, competing food source and feedback from customers are the major factors that influence - ANS>> the frequency of follow up visits for structures having an ant infestation. The bases and trunks of trees in a backyard should be checked during a search for ants because - ANS>> argentine ants feed on aphid secretions. You would use a perimeter barrier treatment on ________ ants. - ANS>> argentine A pharaoh ant would most likely be found in - ANS>> kitchens and bathrooms.
_________ ants leave piles of sawdust-like wood shavings that contain body parts of dead insects. - ANS>> carpenter _________ ants rarely invades the home. - ANS>> harvester Argentine nests are typically found in - ANS>> moist soil next to food/water sources. An ant with 2 nodes includes the _______ ant. - ANS>> harvester The _______ ant is yellowish-brownish-reddish, about 1/8 inch in length, and has a circle of hairs at the tip of its abdomen. - ANS>> crazy/long legged An _______ ant has two nodes in their pedicel and the pedicel attaches to the upper part of the abdomen. - ANS>> acrobat the ______ ant has a smooth rounded thorax. - ANS>> carpenter the _______ ant is described as having two nodes and is yellow-gold with reddish brown abdomen. - ANS>> pharaoh ________ ants defend a large colony by giving off a repulsive odor and bites fiercely. - ANS>> acrobat the _____ ant consists of 4 stages of development (lifecycles). - ANS>> argentine _______ ants are often mistaken for pharaoh ants. - ANS>> thief Carpenter ants primarily swarm in the - ANS>> spring The majority of ants can be considered - ANS>> omnivore
A carpenter ant has _____ node. - ANS>> one Only baits should be used for ______ ants. - ANS>> pharaoh In the interior of a residence, flea larvae would most likely be found - ANS>> in the carpet ________ weather conditions are highly conducive to flea development. - ANS>> warm- humid The quickest knockdown residual insecticide application method for the control of fleas in the lawn area is - ANS>> power spray Preparing a house for chemical treatment of _______ involves removing objects from the floor beforehand. - ANS>> cat fleas is highly effective for treating an interior carpet for fleas. - ANS>> Low pressure fan spray Treating the family dog at the same time the residence is being treated for fleas - ANS>> reduces possibility of re-infestation. An insect growth regulator (IGR) prevents - ANS>> fleas from reproducing. It is necessary to find out from the homeowner where the pet's bedding is during a flea inspection in a residence. true or false - ANS>> true Pesticides are ineffective and hardest to control during the flea's _______ stage. - ANS>> pupae You should have the homeowner vacuum after treatment for fleas to cause - ANS>> pupa to turn into adults.
Controlling the larval stage of cluster flies is made problematic due to the fact that they develop - ANS>> in earth worms the ______ fly is ¼ inch long and dull with four stripes on its thorax. - ANS>> house A yellow jacket infestation should be treated during - ANS>> dusk to dawn (nighttime). A consumer is complaining of a continuing infestation of paper wasps under the eaves of the home. The treatment that will effectively control the paper wasp colony is - ANS>> chemically treat the paper wasp, then remove it after the wasp are dead. To treat for a carpenter bee infestation, you should inject dust inside the wood hole and plug the hole. true or false - ANS>> true A homeowner has complained of large, black flying insects hovering around the outside of their home. Holes have been discovered that appear to have penetrated several inches deep into ceiling support beams. _________ could have caused this. - ANS>> carpenter bees ______ are known to bore long tunnels into wood and divide tunnels into sections. - ANS>> carpenter bees Honey bees, wasps, ants, yellow jackets and hornets all belong to the order of - ANS>> Hymenoptera. Bees are considered inactive _____ hours before sunrise. - ANS>> 2 A paper wasp nest resembles the shape - ANS>> of an inverted umbrella found on caves of structures. Bumble bees are known to nest in these following areas: - ANS>> in trees, tree stumps, attics, wall voids. The visible signs of an active bed bug infestation are indicated by - ANS>> small blood stains on sheets.
Bedbugs are successful at hiding during daylight hours due to their - ANS>> flattened bodies. Bed bugs are most active during - ANS>> Midnight to dawn These harborage sites should be inspected for bed bugs: - ANS>> peeling wallpaper, bed frames, furniture, crack/crevices. There are _______ segments found on the antennas of a bedbug. - ANS>> 4 A bed bug can survive without feeding for - ANS>> 12 to 18 months During daylight hours, bedbugs can be found in - ANS>> Upholstery of chairs You should tell a customer to ________ after you have treated for bedbugs. - ANS>> set traps Normal female bed bugs can lay _______ eggs per day. - ANS>> 1- 5 Bed bugs release a _______ odor when disturbed. - ANS>> sweet The pesticide category that includes boric acid is - ANS>> inorganics Insect Growth Regulator should be - ANS>> added to a tank mix of residual pesticide for a long-term control plan. An ultra-low volume (ULV) generator application would be recommended for - ANS>> space treatment in a warehouse. _______ should be used to treat roaches found in an electrical outlet. - ANS>> bait
The_______________________________ must be notified by a registered pest control company immediately after a representative is seriously injured during a pesticide application. - ANS>> Structural Pest Control Board's The ____________ telephone number and address must be included in the written notice given to occupants before a pesticide application. - ANS>> Structural Pest Control Board's __________- is the best treatment method for a 2x2 area. - ANS>> spot treatment Skin rash, irritated eyes, and sneezing are symptoms that can be expected from exposure to a - ANS>> pyrethroid ___________ is the major factor influencing drift. - ANS>> Nozzle size and pressure regulation __________ is used to describe the toxicity of a pesticide. - ANS>> Pesticide capacity to cause injury/harm _____ occurs with the movement of pesticide away from the treatment area. - ANS>> drift ________ best describes the Active ingredient in a pesticide. - ANS>> toxicant An advantage of using an Aerosol sprayer over the other types of formulations is - ANS>> less staining of surfaces _________ would most accelerate the degradation and volatilization of a chemical application. - ANS>> hot weather The Statement of Practical Treatment on the label gives you - ANS>> emergency information The minimum legal age for a pest technician or licensed branch 2 field representative is - ANS>> 18
________ is the most common route of pesticide exposure. - ANS>> dermal _______ is the most dangerous route of pesticide exposure. - ANS>> inhalation Exposure to dusts, mists, and aerosols commonly occur by - ANS>> inhalation For a new hire, the employee can apply chemicals under the supervision of a licensed field rep or licensed operator for - ANS>> 90 days Prior to getting a Field Rep license in Branch 2, an applicant must prove he has at least ___ hours of training. - ANS>> 40 A field rep renews every ____ years. - ANS>> 3 A field rep license expires every three years on________ - ANS>> june 30th __________ would be considered an Anticoagulant used for Rodent Control. - ANS>> Bromadiolone _______ acid's active ingredients work the slowest and aids in the elimination of ant colonies by working slow enough for foraging ants to take back to the colony. - ANS>> boric When triple rinsing a pesticide container,____ water should be put into the tank during each rinsing. - ANS>> 1/ should be done first at the time of a chemical spill. - ANS>> containing the area It is required _____________ to provide the name of a chemical if a customer or occupant wants to know which chemical was applied. - ANS>> 24 hours after request An operator is planning on treating a USDA food facility plant. __________________ is the method that should be used. - ANS>> trap around entrances
A respirator should be stored in ______ when not in use. - ANS>> an airtight sealed case A respirator should be checked - ANS>> before each use Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for______minutes if a pesticide comes into contact with the eyes. - ANS>> 15 if chemicals are spilled on an applicator's clothing in the pest control company parking lot. - ANS>> Shower thoroughly & change into clean clothing It is recommended to ___________ to reduce exposure to a liquid pesticide during its application. - ANS>> increase ventilation and use personal protective equipment The active ingredient _________ should be used for IGR for cockroaches. - ANS>> Hydroprene Emulsifiable concentrates - ANS>> penetrates the skin most easily. If you spill chemical on your clothing, - ANS>> separate them from non-contaminated clothes prior to washing them. ________ is responsible for providing all personal protective equipment to the applicator while on the job. - ANS>> the employer initially occur after a mild exposure to an organophosphate. - ANS>> headache and dizziness _____will decrease the long-term effectiveness of an Oriental Cockroach treatment. - ANS>> damp areas When a structure has a severe mouse infestation, the traps should be set at - ANS>> 6 feet
The following factors should be considered when selecting a wettable powder for treatment: - ANS>> visible staining residue it leaves. ________ have been found to show high levels of resistance for bed bugs. - ANS>> Pyrethroids When controlling a rodent infestation,_______ should be used to prevent them from dying in an inaccessible area. - ANS>> trapping ____ is an anticoagulant - ANS>> warfarin _________ should be used as a primary control for rodents in a structure. - ANS>> Rodenticide After a residual treatment for stored product pests, ________ is next. - ANS>> set light traps __________ can be monitored with light traps. - ANS>> Indian meal moth You should place light traps ____ feet away from food preparation areas. - ANS>> 10 _______ is the minimum distance traps should be set at when monitoring stored product pests. - ANS>> 3 ft The following actions should be used for the control of spiders: _________ - ANS>> vacuum all known hiding places. Both _______ and dust pesticide would make a pharaoh ant infestation worse. - ANS>> liquid The following control method should be used if house flies are invading a structure: _____ - ANS>> exclusion. ________attracts the adult Mediterranean flour moth. - ANS>> light
Carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in __________ - ANS>> secure sites on animal fabrics. An example of an external feeder includes the ________ - ANS>> drugstore beetle. __________ are commonly in nests of bees and wasps. - ANS>> Larder beetles ________ is a great preventative tool against carpet beetles. - ANS>> Sanitation Both _______ and carpet beetles have the ability to digest Keratin. - ANS>> clothes moths In treating for furniture carpet beetles, an inspector should use___________ - ANS>> a light, fine, wet spray directly to the material. _______ spray should be used for carpet beetles. - ANS>> Low pressure fan An adult tick has a total of ____ legs. - ANS>> 8 You should bait around________ to treat for field crickets. - ANS>> the exterior A homeowner should use the following cricket exclusion methods: __________. - ANS>> weather stripping all windows and entryways The following treatment methods should be used to control Oriental cockroaches infesting a residence: ___________ - ANS>> treat damp areas around the outside of the house, in the garage, and under the house. _________ are most common and produce the most eggs the fastest. - ANS>> German cockroaches The following areas should be treated with insecticides to control American cockroaches: _______________ - ANS>> along plumbing pipes, entering the sub area and under door jams.
________ should be treated by applying pesticides with a residual treatment into all the crack and crevices in an infested area. - ANS>> German roaches The information that can be gained from the use of glue boards/traps as part of an ongoing treatment maintenance program for German cockroaches is ____________ - ANS>> monitoring the evidence of population reduction. ___________________ should be recommended to control German cockroaches. - ANS>> Sanitation, residual insecticides, and insect growth regulators ________ should be used to treat for cockroaches inside of computers. - ANS>> Baits/traps Brown banded cockroaches prefer to live in _______ environmental settings. - ANS>> warm A customer reports having seen Oriental cockroaches. ____________ are most likely the source of the infestation. - ANS>> Water meter enclosures _______ is the environmental condition for the oriental cockroach. - ANS>> damp
. A strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes _______ - ANS>> fecal matter. . _______ are commonly found in sanitary (sewers) and storm drains. - ANS>> American cockroaches _______ cockroaches are commonly found in restaurants. - ANS>> German _____________ to inspect for a German cockroach infestation. - ANS>> Use a flushing agent containing pyrethrins A German cockroach can produce _____ egg capsules in a lifetime. - ANS>> 4- 8
Theoretically, the first step in the pest inspection process is to __________ - ANS>> conduct a detailed interview with the customer. The ________ is a stored-product pest and an internal feeder. - ANS>> rice weevil The _________ feeds inside kernel of corn. - ANS>> granary weevil Scorpions are capable of surviving a total of ______ without food and water. - ANS>> 1 year Invertebrates have no ______. - ANS>> backbone Most problematic invertebrate pest in North America is the Imported Fire Ant. (True OR false) - ANS>> true The _______ is ½ inch long, has numerous dark patches, mottled grey appearance and is found in bakeries. - ANS>> firebrat Web like debris is found in packages during an inspection for stored product pests. The _________ caused this. - ANS>> Indian meal moth Casemaking clothes moths consume ________ - ANS>> hair, Keratin, leather, wool. The _____ stage of a clothes moth causes the most damage to clothing. - ANS>> larvae The average lifespan of an adult clothes moth (casemaking or webbing moth) is _______. - ANS>> 10- 30 days Lyme Disease is carried by _________ - ANS>> black legged deer tick.
. __________ have a "caste system" (division of labor). - ANS>> Bees & ants and termites
Rats are less curious than mice. This is called _______ - ANS>> Neophobia. The_______is sometimes considered a pest bird in California. - ANS>> robin Rice weevils have a larva that is shaped like the letter ________. - ANS>> c Mites can transmit at least 3 diseases. (True or false) - ANS>> true All ant workers are male. (true or false) - ANS>> false Fumigants are one of the most toxic formulations used in pest management. (True or false) - ANS>> true The_______ bee has no stinger. - ANS>> drone Fleas are associated with spreading the bubonic plague. (True or false) - ANS>> true If someone has a flea problem but they don't have pets, the most likely cause would be a ___________ - ANS>> feral cat, skunk or other wild animal living under the house. Bed bugs eat ANY warm-blooded animal's blood. (True or false) - ANS>> True Bed bugs will lay around _______eggs in their lifetime. - ANS>> 200-500 rounded. The sex of a bedbug determines their abdomen shape. A male's is pointed; a female's is _______ - ANS>> rounded. The_______ fly is the most difficult fly to find the source for when having an issue with this pest. - ANS>> phorid
