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Question 1

A large, paper covered nest in a shade tree probably comes from what insect?

Answer 1

Hornets or Yellowjackets

Question 2

What safety practice will help to prevent ORAL exposure?

Answer 2

Wear glove, and wash your gloves before removing them

Question 3

Which fumigant is not used to treat raw agriculture products?

Answer 3

1, 3-Dichloropropene

Question 4

Which is NOT an effective way to PREVENT problems with clothes moths?

Answer 4

Keep flour, grains, and dried spices in sealed containers

Question 5

Which characteristics describe a pesticide that is not likely to leach?

Answer 5

Active for only a short time (short half-life), not water soluble

Question 6

What is the BEST choice to treat a silo of wheat?

Answer 6

Carbon Dioxide

Question 7

Which BEST describes characteristics and placement of a house sparrow nest?

Answer 7

Bulky; made of loosely woven grass, string, and paper; in the inside of covering or a carport roof

Question 8

Which is NOT the cause of or a factor that promotes-pesticide degrading?

Answer 8

Cool Conditions

Question 9

Which pesticide application method is NOT within the scope of General Pest Certification?

Answer 9

Fumigants: to control wood borers in structural wood in homes

Question 10

Which causes the greatest threat to human…?

Answer 10

House fly

Question 11

One of the DISADVANTAGES of using emulsifiable concentrates is

Answer 11

May be absorbed through the skin

Question 12

Which best describes the habits of a roof rat or a black rat?

Answer 12

They forage at night and return to their burrow feeding using established paths or runways

Question 13

What does the statement “Use only a properly labeled pesticide” mean?

Answer 13

The plant, animal, or site you wish to treat must be listed on the product label

Question 14

Which is NOT a good way to manage German Cockroaches?

Answer 14

Perimeter sprays

Question 15

An organism that causes disease or illness is called what?

Answer 15

Pathogen

Question 16

Which statement about black widow spiders is TRUE?

Answer 16

The FEMALE usually has two red or orange triangular marks that form an ‘hourglass” on the underside of the abdomen; the male’s dark colored body is streaked with red and white.

Question 17

Which may be an unintended result of a SUCCESSFUL vertebrate pest control effort?

Answer 17

Secondary pest problems.

Question 18

Chemical control tactics used to control flour beetles and/or flour moths target what?

Answer 18

Adults

Question 19

Which pesticide property FAVORS leaching?

Answer 19

High water solubility

Question 20

Which BEST describes the characteristics of a European starling i

Answer 20

Plumage is black flecked with white, and the bill is dark.

Question 21

FIRST step to take to manage nuisance birds?

Answer 21

Study bird activity in the problem area and evaluate

Question 22

The BEST way to manage home-invading ladybird beetles (Asian lady beetle)

Answer 22

Exclusion.

Question 23

Which is NOT a good way to PREVENT pest infestations indoors

Answer 23

Baits placed in potential harborages.

Question 24

Why are insecticides NOT recommended to control humpbacked flies?

Answer 24

Applying insecticides to drains or soil around sewer lines may contaminate water supplies.

Question 25

Which is NOT an ADVANTAGE of using microencapsulated pesticides?

Answer 25

They do not require agitation.

Question 26

Which description fits an adult flour moth?

Answer 26

Two Paris of wings folded over the body when at rest

Question 27

Where do rock pigeons PREFER to nest in urban areas?

Answer 27

On narrow ledges of buildings and bridges.