Review Questions

Question 0

Prescription includes how, when and where:
a. to identify the pest
b. to use the desired control to correct the problem
c. to initiate an inspection plan
d. the pest management program will be operated within Kansas

Answer 0

B

Question 1

Identification of the pest and of other contributing factors in insect pest management is called:
a. diagnosis

b. evaluation
c. inspection
d. integration

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Caulking or filling in cracks in buildings and foundations:
a. will keep all pests out of the
building
b. is for thermal insulation purposes only
c. should be the last step of the prescription
d. is a method of pest exclusion

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A good way to assess success or failure of a control program is:
a. periodic inspections
b. to check for dead bugs immediately after spraying
c. to ask the customer one day after pesticide application
d. conduct yearly surveys

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Adult female cockroaches produce small, bean-like capsules:
a. or oothecae which contain the eggs
b. which are food for the nymphs
c. or cockroach nymphs which
become adults in one week
d. and bury them underground for a winter food supply

Answer 4

A

Question 5

Cockroaches can feed on:

a. meat and grease
b. sweets and baked goods
c. wallpaper paste
d. all of the above

Answer 5

D

Question 6

The German cockroach:
a. produces fewer eggs per capsule than other species
b. has a very long developmental period
c. is less active than other domestic species
d. is the most prevalent household cockroach in Kansas

Answer 6

D

Question 7

The adult oriental cockroach is:
a. gold to light brown
b. very active and will fly from danger
c. glossy dark brown to black
d. a small, gold, flying insect

Answer 7

C

Question 8

The woods roach:
a. is not a normal home dwelling species
b. male will not be attracted to lights
c. usually nests inside homes
d. is a problem year round

Answer 8

A

Question 9

Chemicals will control cockroaches much better if:
a. there are openings in the building so the roaches will leave
b. chemicals are placed where roaches will occasionally inhabit
c. chemicals are sprayed outside of the building
d. chemicals are placed in or near regular hiding places

Answer 9

D

Question 10

Pesticide selection for cockroach control should be based on:
a. insect species and application technique
b. surfaces to be treated
c. information on the label
d. all of the above

Answer 10

D

Question 11

The pesticide formulation which requires constant agitation in the spray tank is:
a. a wettable powder
b. an oil base spray
c. water base emulsion
d. none of the above

Answer 11

A

Question 12

Dusts are usually less hazardous to people than sprays because:
a. of their quick vaporization

b. they have no residual action
c. they are much less toxic
d. they are not as easily absorbed through the skin

Answer 12

D

Question 13

Silverfish and firebrats prefer to inhabit:
a. dark places
b. lighted areas
c. smooth vertical surfaces
d. cool (60–70°F) temperature locations

Answer 13

A

Question 14

What materials do silverfish and firebrats usually damage?
a. glue or starchy materials

b. leather or fur
c. paper or light clothing
d. all the above

Answer 14

D

Question 15

Most kitchen or pantry insect pests are:
a. silverfish or firebrats
b. beetles or moths
c. crickets
d. springtails

Answer 15

B

Question 16

Stored foods attacked by pests are:
a. dried fruit
b. cured meat
c. grains
d. all of the above

Answer 16

D

Question 17

The Indian meal moth damages:
a. food in the adult stage of its life cycle
b. food in the larval stage of its life cycle
c. food in all stages of its life cycle
d. wool fabrics only

Answer 17

B

Question 18

The confused flour beetle generally feeds on:
a. cereal products
b. wool fabrics
c. dried meats
d. bird and vegetable seeds

Answer 18

A

Question 19

What is the lifecycle length for the drugstore beetle?

a. 10 days only
b. 3 weeks only
c. 2 months or less
d. 6 months or longer

Answer 19

D

Question 20

Book lice can be serious pests for:
a. homeowners
b. restaurant owners
c. manufacturers of food products and containers
d. hotels, motels, and nursing homes

Answer 20

C

Question 21

The best procedure for cleaning cracks and crevices in cabinet shelves is:
a. by fumigating
b. with soap and water
c. with a vacuum cleaner
d. with a damp cloth

Answer 21

C

Question 22

The brown, hairy larvae of the carpet beetle can be found:

a. in stored woolens
b. in carpets
c. in stored food
d. all of the above

Answer 22

D

Question 23

To control a localized carpet beetle infestation:
a. remove infested material if possible and apply insecticide to the storage area surfaces
b. use a space spray on the infestation before cleaning
c. use an oil base spray on asphalt tile
d. remove and destroy the carpet

Answer 23

A

Question 24

Adult casemaking clothes moths are: a. dark brown and 1 inch long b. yellowish or buff and 1⁄4 inch long c. tan or light brown and 1⁄2 inch long d. gray with brown markings and 1⁄2 inch long

Answer 24

B

Question 25

Especially subject to attack by house and field crickets are: a. woolens and furs b. clothes soiled with perspiration c. carpets and heavy drapes d. silk fabrics

Answer 25

B

Question 26

Cave or camel crickets’ diets consist of: a. plant debris and paper products b. starchy foods and fabrics c. most fabrics d. leather and paper products

Answer 26

A

Question 27

Boxelder bugs are more common: a. in areas free of weeds and plant debris b. during wet summers c. during dry summers d. a and b

Answer 27

C

Question 28

Where do the boxelderbug nymphs spend most of their lives? a. on the bark of maple and boxelder trees b. in weeds and under plant debris c. inside buildings d. underground

Answer 28

B

Question 29

The adult elm leaf beetle may overwinter in: a. attics b. garages c. woodpiles d. all of the above

Answer 29

D

Question 30

Attic flies are pests because: a. they bite humans b. their buzzing, noisy presence is irritating to people c. they can damage home furnishings d. they eat dry cat food

Answer 30

B

Question 31

Clover mites can be distinguished from other mites found in the home: a. by their greenish color b. by their clover shaped appearance c. by their long front legs d. because they attack humans and plants

Answer 31

C

Question 32

During high summertime temperatures, the clover mite a. begins hiding in the soil b. dies c. eggs remain dormant until cooler temperatures (under 85°F) d. turns bright green in color

Answer 32

C

Question 33

House centipedes occasionally enter homes and feed on: a. brown recluse spiders and silverfish b. house flies and clothes moths c. small cockroaches d. all of the above

Answer 33

D

Question 34

Millipedes are considered pests because they: a. may stain fabrics if they are crushed b. cause a painful sting to humans c. secrete a staining saliva when eating d. infest starchy foods and grains

Answer 34

A

Question 35

Ground beetles are frequently mistaken for: a. carpet beetles b. cockroaches c. sowbugs d. elm leaf beetles

Answer 35

B

Question 36

Springtails are: a. generally not an economic problem b. found in dry, cool areas c. winged, dark colored insects d. between 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 inch long

Answer 36

A

Question 37

Successful control of occasional indoor pests can be obtained if: a. favorable conditions for the pest indoors are eliminated b. area is vacuumed only when pests are noticed c. control measures are taken outside the building d. a and c

Answer 37

D

Question 38

The house fly eggs will hatch in _________ under favorable conditions. a. 36 hours b. 24 hours or less c. 1 week d. 1 month

Answer 38

B

Question 39

What is essential for housefly control? a. any type of fly spray b. highly concentrated insecticides c. proper sanitation d. chemical treatment of breeding areas

Answer 39

C

Question 40

Chemical control of housefly adults indoors usually includes: a. aerosols b. dusts c. baits, when there is exposed food in the room d. rodenticides

Answer 40

A

Question 41

Drain flies (moth, filter, or sewage flies) are: a. 1⁄16 to 1⁄8 inch long and light gray or tan in color b. 1⁄2 inch long and dark brown or black in color c. 3⁄4 inch long with dark wings and a light body d. 3⁄4 to 1 inch long and dark gray or brown in color

Answer 41

A

Question 42

Insecticides should be used on drain flies: a. when they are first detected b. before using a drain cleaner c. before removing organic debris d. only after solving sanitation problems

Answer 42

D

Question 43

Mating and egg-laying among spiders occur: a. during the warm months only b. during the spring and fall only c. during the winter only d. any time of the year

Answer 43

B

Question 44

Some young spiders have been carried through the air up to 6 miles by a method known as: a. planing b. ballooning c. flying d. gliding

Answer 44

B

Question 45

In Kansas, the brown recluse spider is found: a. throughout the state b. only in the eastern part of the state c. only in the northwest area of the state d. only in the southern half of the state

Answer 45

A

Question 46

A person is most likely to be bitten by a brown recluse: a. outdoors in pastures and weedy areas b. outdoors around plant debris or other decaying organic matter c. indoors when putting on clothes which have been stored d. in the kitchen during the daytime

Answer 46

C

Question 47

The female black widow spider is normally: a. very aggressive b. found carrying eggs on her back c. shy and nocturnal in habit d. found running on the ground hunting for food

Answer 47

C

Question 48

An important thing to remember when using chemical control on spiders is: a. do not use residual insecticides b. all spiders do more good than harm c. all nonpoisonous spiders are dangerous and cause a painful bite d. spiders are not insects so check label during pesticide selection

Answer 48

D

Question 49

Scorpions rarely sting humans, but when they do, the sting: a. is deadly b. is not even noticed c. resembles that of a bee or wasp d. causes the skin around the sting area to sluff off

Answer 49

C

Question 50

To achieve effective flea control: a. only the adult fleas need to be killed b. put a flea collar on the dog or cat c. treat fleas on pets plus areas they frequent d. kill flea eggs with insecticides

Answer 50

C

Question 51

Flea infestations on pets should be treated: a. by the pest control operator b. by the owner or veterinarian c. by brushing the pet d. a and b

Answer 51

B

Question 52

The brown dog tick is an important pest of: a. dogs b. humans and cats c. humans, dogs, and cats d. dogs and humans

Answer 52

A

Question 53

The American dog tick is: a. normally found indoors b. also known as the house tick c. one of the most common ticks in Kansas d. a and b

Answer 53

C

Question 54

Black legged ticks are present in Kansas: a. in the eastern three tiers of counties b. in the central three tiers of counties c. in the western three tiers of counties d. in the far northwest four counties

Answer 54

A

Question 55

All growth stages of the lone star tick feed on: a. mice, dogs b. horses, cattle c. deer, humans d. all the above

Answer 55

D

Question 56

The mature bed bug: a. is known to transmit diseases in Kansas b. is a 1⁄4 inch long, rusty-red, wingless insect c. feeds mainly during the day d. all of the above

Answer 56

B

Question 57

Bed bug hiding places are recognized by: a. black or brown spots of dried excrement b. tan oval-shaped hard pellets on surfaces c. bed bug nests made of dirt and their waste products d. small mounds of dead bed bugs

Answer 57

A

Question 58

To control bed bugs in homes: a. at night, apply insecticides directly on bed bugs b. destroy all bedding materials c. apply insecticides directly into areas where they hide during the day d. wash blankets and sheets and keep pets out of the house

Answer 58

C

Question 59

The wasps most often confused with honeybees are the: a. polistes wasps b. mud daubers c. yellow jackets d. hornets

Answer 59

C

Question 60

The polistes wasps abandon their nests in the fall and overwinter as: a. eggs b. larvae c. unmated female adults d. mated female adults

Answer 60

D

Question 61

Mud daubers: a. are solitary wasps b. live in colonies c. have a worker caste d. are very aggressive

Answer 61

A

Question 62

Bees: a. feed on insects and spiders | b. feed on flower nectar c. pollinate flowers d. b and c

Answer 62

D

Question 63

Carpenterbees: a. make nests inside mattress stuffing b. cause problems in lawns c. make tunnels in wood for nests d. build hives in sidings of homes

Answer 63

C

Question 64

Ants: a. feed only on sweets b. are predators and scavengers of many harmful insects c. cannot be distinguished from termites d. have sucking mouthparts and feed on blood

Answer 64

B

Question 65

Carpenter ants: a. eat wood b. feed on honey dew excreted by aphids and food scraps c. excavate galleries in wood that look exactly like ter- mite galleries d. are one of the smallest of the common ants

Answer 65

B

Question 66

Carpenter ants are usually: a. found near moisture b. active only at night c. not around wood in contact with soil d. found in dry wood and dry areas

Answer 66

A

Question 67

Nonchemical control of carpenter ants include: a. replacing all infested wood b. keeping house free of dirt and dust c. removing logs and stumps that possibly have nests d. applying insecticide to the nests

Answer 67

C

Question 68

Mound building ants may enter and leave nests through tunnels and control around the mound may require treatment of areas up to: a. 4 to 6 inches in radius b. 1 to 2 feet in radius c. 5 feet in radius d. 10 feet or more in radius

Answer 68

D

Question 69

Poisoned baits can be used effectively for ant control: a. if they are fast acting poisons b. if they are slow acting poisons c. if there is other more attractive food available to the ants d. only when used with a contact spray

Answer 69

B

Question 70

Entomophobiameans: a. excessive fear of insects b. excessive fear of snakes c. excessive fear of birds d. excessive fear of heights

Answer 70

A

Question 71

In cases of “crypticparasitism,” the word “cryptic” means: a. obvious b. imaginary c. hidden or hard to find d. vault for the parasites

Answer 71

C

Question 72

An example of cryptic parasitism may be caused by: | a. animal mange mites b. straw itch mites c. ordinary chiggers d. all the above

Answer 72

D

Question 73

Without finding the cause of cryptic parasitism, it may be a case of: a. entomophobia b. illusory parasitosis c. transit neuroses d. paranoia

Answer 73

B

Question 74

In “illusory parasitosis,” skin sensations are caused by: a. physical or chemical agents b. straw itch mites c. chiggers d. bed bugs

Answer 74

A

Question 75

_______ is the most serious condition. a. entomophobia b. cryptic parasitism c. illusory parasitosis d. delusory parasitosis

Answer 75

D

Question 76

In the case of _______ there is no external, physical cause. a. entomophobia b. illusory parasitosis c. delusory parasitosis d. cryptic parasitism

Answer 76

C

Question 77

Delusory parasitosis: a. cannot be corrected by reasoning or pesticide use b. can be corrected by reasoning or pesticide use c. can be corrected with two applications of any OP insecticide d. can be corrected with two hours of lecturing on how to reason

Answer 77

A

Question 78

Fumigants are pesticides that: a. control fungi b. are or become a gas mixture c. are usually non-poisonous to humans d. are aerosol sprays (liquid suspension in air)

Answer 78

B

Question 79

Factors that can change the efficiency of fumigants are: a. application ease, cost, and corrosiveness b. toxicity to the pests c. residual tolerances, flammability and finished product d. temperature, moisture, pests, and structure

Answer 79

D

Question 80

Even when this building material is well sealed, it does not retain a fumigant very well. a. plastic b. metal c. wood d. concrete

Answer 80

C

Question 81

This fumigant is highly flammable in air: a. methyl bromide b. phostoxin c. vikane d. carbon dioxide

Answer 81

B

Question 82

For tarp fumigation, polyethylene tarps with a minimum thickness of ____ can be used. a. 1⁄2 mil. b. 1 mil. c. 11⁄2 mil. d. 2 mil.

Answer 82

C

Question 83

As a class, _____ are the most toxic of all pesticides. a. organophosphates b. organochlorines c. phenoxy herbicides d. fumigants

Answer 83

D

Question 84

Threshold limit values (TLV) refer to ___________ concentrations. a. water borne b. soil borne c. airborne d. pesticidal limits

Answer 84

C

Question 85

The respiratory protection device that provides the minimum protection is the: a. full face gas mask with canisters b. air pack c. oxygen breathing apparatus d. full face mask with supplied air

Answer 85

A

Question 86

Symptoms of light exposure to fumigants include: a. headache b. irritation of respiratory tract c. muscle cramps d. all the above

Answer 86

D

Question 87

Once it appears fumigation is necessary, you must: a. call in two consultants b. conduct a serious on-site inspection c. contact the Department of Health d. contact the police and fire departments

Answer 87

B

Question 88

Warning signs for fumigation must be printed in: a. German and French b. German and Spanish c. English and German d. English and Spanish

Answer 88

D

Question 89

Factors affecting aeration time include: a. rate of air exchange b. temperature c. sorption and desorption d. all the above

Answer 89

D

Question 90

When working around old or abandoned bird roost sites a respirator or face mask with dust filter should be worn to prevent inhalation of: a. putrid odors b. fungus spores c. toxic fumes released from decaying droppings d. ectoparasites

Answer 90

B

Question 91

The female pigeon will lay __________ eggs several times a year. a. 1 or 2 b. 5 to 7 c. 8 to 10 d. 12 to 14

Answer 91

A

Question 92

What frightening devices are used to remove pigeons from an area? a. no practical alarm or distress signals have been found b. scarecrows such as stuffed owls are effective c. flags and dangling paper have a lasting effect d. they will always fly away if they hear noises

Answer 92

A

Question 93

A single dose poison applied to whole grain corn: a. is a chemosterilant b. is a frightening device c. does not need prebaiting d. is a toxicant

Answer 93

D

Question 94

A female sparrow will commonly lay 5 eggs at a time and __________ brood(s) is(are) raised each year. a. 1 b. 2–3 c. 5–10 d. 10–12

Answer 94

B

Question 95

A trap that catches a larger number of sparrows at a time is the: a. nest trap b. double funnel trap c. modified Australian crow trap d. elevator trap

Answer 95

C

Question 96

The following trap has been effective for capturing large number of starlings: a. modified Australian crow trap b. elevator trap c. double funnel trap d. nest trap

Answer 96

A

Question 97

The first step in controlling rats and mice is: a. set traps b. use bait stations c. put the population under stress d. use multidose and single dose poisons

Answer 97

C

Question 98

Rats reach reproductive maturity in about: a. 1 month b. 3 months c. 6 months d. 1 year

Answer 98

B

Question 99

Rat traps should be set close to a wall and baited with a small piece of: a. fruit b. hotdog or bacon c. anticoagulant d. rodenticide bait

Answer 99

B

Question 100

Rats can become bait shy when they: a. eat a sublethal amount of acute poison b. do not like the taste of the prebait c. eat any type of multiple dose rodenticides d. eat anticoagulant baits more than 2 days

Answer 100

A

Question 101

Water baits are particularly useful on rats in: a. garages b. basements c. grain storage structures d. rodent burrows

Answer 101

C

Question 102

Cats and dogs: a. will always give effective rat control in homes b. do not control rats c. can be related to rat problems around homes d. do not kill rats but keep them out of the area

Answer 102

C

Question 103

House mice eat many kinds of food but usually feed on: a. cheese b. cereal grains c. paper d. flour products

Answer 103

B

Question 104

Mouse traps should be spaced no more than ________ apart in areas where signs of mice are observed. a. 3 feet b. 7 feet c. 10 feet d. 16 feet

Answer 104

C

Question 105

Anticoagulant baits formulated into paraffin blocks: a. are useful in dry locations b. are useful in damp areas c. are accepted well by mice d. cause grain bait to spoil quickly

Answer 105

B

Question 106

Fumigants for rodents: a. are quick acting with 100% rodent control b. are highly toxic to humans and animals c. may control insect pests and house mice d. all of the above

Answer 106

D

Question 107

The only true mammals capable of true flight are: a. flying squirrels b. bats c. sail fish d. flying red fox

Answer 107

B

Question 108

Female bats usually collect in buildings in the _________ to bear and rear young: a. fall b. winter c. spring d. summer

Answer 108

C

Question 109

“Outbreaks” of rabies in bats are: a. extremely rare or nonexistent b. documented every year in Kansas c. documented every five years in Kansas d. documented every 10 years in Kansas

Answer 109

A

Question 110

In general, bat proofing of buildings involves sealing of any openings greater than: a. 1⁄4 inch b. 3⁄4 inch c. 6 inches d. 18 inches

Answer 110

A

Question 111

Which species of skunk is protected by Kansas regulations? a. tree skunk b. striped skunk c. spotted skunk d. long-tailed skunk

Answer 111

C

Question 112

The first step in squirrel control is to: a. tame the animals by feeding them b. squirrel-proof every opening c. exclude them from buildings d. remove tree branches near building roofs

Answer 112

C

Question 113

When removing a raccoon from an area, it must be taken at least _________ from the capture site and released along a stream. a. 1 mile b. 5 miles c. 15 miles d. 25 miles

Answer 113

D