T and miscellaneous

Question 1

What is the most commonly found termite in Alabama?

a. Drywood termite
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite

Answer 1

Subterranean termite

Question 2

Which of the following environmental conditions may influence subterranean termites to swarm (Choose the best answer)?

a. Temperature and moisture
b. Temperature
c. Moisture
d. Light

Answer 2

Temperature and moisture

Question 3

Termites develop by:

a. Gradual metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. Incomplete metamorphosis

Answer 3

Gradual metamorphosis

Question 4

Subterranean termites harbor one-celled organisms called protozoa in their digestive tract which convert cellulose of wood into substances like sugars and starches that the termite can digest.

a. True
b. False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Name the caste form of the subterranean termites that are creamy white, wingless, eyeless, and soft-bodied.

a. Workers
b. Soldiers
c. Reproductives

Answer 5

Workers

Question 6

Name the cast form of subterranean termites with a large reddish-brown head and large mandibles.

a. Worker
b. Soldier
c. Reproductive

Answer 6

Soldier

Question 7

Name the caste form of subterranean termites with functional wings, flattened bodies, and larger eyes.

a. Worker
b. Soldier
c. Primary reproductive
d. Supplementary reproductive

Answer 7

Primary reproductive

Question 8

Name the caste forms of subterranean termites that are capable of producing eggs but do not have functional wings are:

a. Workers
b. Soldiers
c. Supplementary reproductives
d. Primary reproductive

Answer 8

Supplementary reproductives

Question 9

Name the caste form of subterranean termites that starts an original colony in a new location.

a. Workers
b. Soldiers
c. Primary reproductives
d. Supplementary reproductive

Answer 9

Primary reproductives

Question 10

Name the caste form of subterranean termites that often gathers at mud-tube and tunnel openings to protect the colony.

a. Workers
b. Soldiers
c. Reproductives

Answer 10

Soldiers

Question 11

Name the caste form of subterranean termites that usually becomes the most important source of eggs for an established colony.

a. Workers
b. Soldiers
c. Supplementary reproductives
d. Primary reproductive

Answer 11

Supplementary reproductives

Question 12

Name the caste form of subterranean termites that does all the work of the colony and are the forms which do all the damage to structures.

a. Workers
b. Nymphs
c. Primary reproductives
d. Soldiers

Answer 12

Workers

Question 13

A mature Formosan subterranean termite colony is not larger than a mature native subterranean termite colony.

a. True
b. False

Answer 13

False

Question 14

The soldiers of Formosan subterranean termite have:

a. Tear dropped shaped head
b. Rectangular shaped head
c. Circular shaped head

Answer 14

Tear dropped shaped head

Question 15

The soldiers of Native subterranean termite soldiers have:

a. Tear dropped shaped head
b. Rectangular shaped head
c. Circular shaped head

Answer 15

Rectangular shaped head

Question 16

Alates of a native subterranean termite colony swarm during:

a. Night time
b. Day time

Answer 16

Day time

Question 17

Alates of a Formosan subterranean termite colony swarm during:
a. Night time
b. Day time

Answer 17

Night time

Question 18

This family of termites only nest in sound wood, produce six-sided fecal pellets, and does not need soil contact:

a. Drywood termite
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite

Answer 18

Drywood termite

Question 19

This family of termites requires wood with high moisture content but does not require contact with the soil:

a. Drywood termite
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite

Answer 19

Dampwood termite

Question 20

This family of termites tunnels in soil, builds mud-tube to reach food sources, and requires soil contact:
a. Drywood termites
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite

Answer 20

Subterranean termite

Question 21

A common sign of drywood termites is:

a. Noticeable sawdust-type residue which has been
pushed out of the galleries.
b. Shelter tubes seen on wooden members of
structure.
c. Presence of six-sided fecal pellets which have
been pushed out of the galleries
d. Shelter tubes seen on wooden members of
structure and the presence of six-sided fecal
pellets which have been pushed out of the
galleries.

Answer 21

Presence of six-sided fecal pellets which have been pushed out of the galleries

Question 22

This family of termites, as they feed, cut across the grain of wood, excavating large chambers:

a. Drywood termite
b. Dampwood termite
c. Subterranean termite

Answer 22

Drywood termite

Question 23

To make an inspection for subterranean termites, the professional must recognize signs of termite damage, know the habits of termites, and know which termite species are present in the locality.

a. True
b. False

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Where would be logical places to inspect for subterranean termite infestations?

a. Places where concrete steps, porches, or slabs
join the structure.
b. Basement and crawl space walls.
c. Sill plates, floor joists, and attics.
d. All of the above.

Answer 24

All of the above

Question 25

This family of termites, as they feed, cut along the grain of wood resulting in a thin shell with a honey-comb layered wood. a. Drywood termite b. Dampwood termite c. Subterranean termite

Answer 25

Subterranean termite

Question 26

What subterranean termite behaviors enable baits to be spread throughout a colony for control? a. Social grooming and foraging behaviors. b. Swarming and reproduction. c. Caste system and molting.

Answer 26

Social grooming and foraging behaviors.

Question 27

One major difference between ants and termites is: a. Termites are smaller than ants and have elbowed antennae b. Ants have two wings; termites have four wings. c. Termites have broad waist: ants have a narrow waist

Answer 27

Termites have broad waist: ants have narrow waist

Question 28

One of the signs relating to a carpenter ant infestation include: a. Same size and shape saw-dust like particle. b. Different size and shape saw-dust like particle. c. No saw-dust like particle.

Answer 28

Different size and shape saw-dust like particle.

Question 29

What is the difference between a carpenter ant and a subterranean termite infestation? a. Galleries are clean and polished with a smooth appearance. b. Galleries with smooth appearance and containing soil and mud.

Answer 29

Ant galleries are clean and polished with a smooth appearance.

Question 30

Carpenter ants forage for __________ to sustain themselves and the colony. a. Honeydew alone. b. Honeydew and insects. c. Wood.

Answer 30

Honeydew and insects.

Question 31

Carpenter ants mainly forage at day. a. True b. False

Answer 31

False

Question 32

Carpenter ant nests can be treated with either a residual dust or spray insecticide. a. True b. False

Answer 32

True

Question 33

A liquid insecticide can be applied in areas where foraging carpenter ants are present. a. True b. False

Answer 33

False

Question 34

This pest has a slender body with a narrow waist, cylindrical legs, and appears smooth-skinned and shiny: a. Bees b. Wasps

Answer 34

Wasps

Question 35

This pest is robust-bodied and very hairy with hind legs flattened: a. Bees b. Wasps

Answer 35

Bees

Question 36

This pest does not consume wood, but they excavate galleries of wood to create nest sites: a. Bees b. Wasps c. Carpenter ants

Answer 36

Bees or Carpenter ants

Question 37

Wood wasps would create the following damage: a. Exit holes round. 1/6 to 1/4 inch. Softwood. Attacking new wood and course tightly packed frass. b. Exit holes round. 1/2 inch. Softwood. Attaching new and old wood. No frass. c. Exit holes oval. 1/4 to 3/8 inch. Softwood only. d. Exit holes round. 1/16 to 1/8 inch. Softwood and hardwood. Frass fine powder and pellets.

Answer 37

Exit holes round. 1/6 to 1/4 inch. Softwood. Attacking new wood and course tightly packed frass.

Question 38

Carpenter bees would create the following damage: a. Exit holes round. 1/6 to 1/4 inch. Softwood. Attacking new wood and course tightly packed frass. b. Exit holes round. 1/2 inch. Softwood. Attacking new and old wood. No saw-dust-like particles. c. Exit holes oval. 1/4 to 3/8 inch. Softwood only. d. Exit holes round. 1/16 to 1/8 inch. Softwood and hardwood. Frass fine powder and pellets.

Answer 38

Exit holes round. 1/2 inch. Softwood. Attacking new and old wood. No saw-dust-like particles.

Question 39

The nests of Wasps and Bees can be controlled using: a. Dust. b. Aerosol Spray. c. Baits. d. a and b

Answer 39

Aerosol spray