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"Aerosols and Ready-to-Use Products - CORRECT ANSWER=> already diluted to proper use
concentration by manufacturer. container is typically application device. offer convenience and safety to applicator"
"Anticoagulant Rodenticides - CORRECT ANSWER=> kill rodents by preventing their blood from
coagulating (clotting), causing the animal to bleed internally"
"First and Second Generation Anticoagulants Difference - CORRECT ANSWER=> first generation
anticoagulants are multiple-dose rodenticides, rodents must consume bait over several days to ingest enough to cause death. second generation anticoagulants developed when mouse and rat populations became resistant to first generation. require fewer feedings for rodents to die compared to first generation"
"Grain Pellet Baits - CORRECT ANSWER=> inexpensive and easy to apply. easily adjust amount to apply
for light, moderate, or heavy infestations. rodents may carry pellets away from application site and store in undesirable locations. available in packets, which may be carried to undesirable locations. if stuffed down rat burrows, common for rats to eject the packets back to the surface"
"Block Baits - CORRECT ANSWER=> hold up well in interior and exterior baiting programs. secured
within bait stations to prevent rodents from moving the bait to other locations that might endanger people, pets or wildlife, thus maximizing safety"
"Cereal Meal Baits - CORRECT ANSWER=> less likely to be carried off than grain pellet baits, but may
absorb moisture and become moldy. available in packets, which may be carried to undesirable locations. if stuffed down rat burrows, common for rats to eject the packets back to the surface"
"Liquid Baits - CORRECT ANSWER=> attractive to rodents in environments where water is scarce or
absent. anticoagulants formulated as liquid concentrates may be diluted with water at job site to make
liquid baits. because easily spilled, extra caution is necessary to guard against endangering non-target animals."
"Tracking Powders - CORRECT ANSWER=> applied in rodent burrows or on rodent runways where
rodents pick up the toxic powder on feet and bodies as they walk through it. ingest through daily grooming activities. must contain high concentrations of active ingredient to be effective. potentially more hazardous than other rodenticide formulations and must be applied with extra caution"
"Pesticide Resistance Development - CORRECT ANSWER=> may develop when applicators repeatedly
use the same or similar pesticides. occurs when some individuals in a pest population are genetically less susceptible to particular pesticide treatment. survive and pass trait to offspring. repeated use across generations makes it to the point where a once effective pesticide is no longer useful"
"Management Practices that Reduce Potential for Resistance to Develop in Pest Population - CORRECT
ANSWER=> 1. incorporate non-chemical control methods into the treatment program || 2. use
pesticides only when necessary || 3. apply pesticides according to label instructions || 4. alternate applications of chemical classes"
"Space Treatments - CORRECT ANSWER=> very small particles are released in an enclosed area (ULV
machines and aerosol generators)"
"Bait Guns - CORRECT ANSWER=> apply various gel and paste baits for cockroach and ant control.
specialized tips helps allow it be to put in cracks and crevices where pests are likely to come in contact with it."
"Compressed Air Sprayers - CORRECT ANSWER=> used to apply liquid pesticides in various sizes and
models, alongside different nozzle tips such as fan pattern (spot and general treatments) or pin stream (for cracks and crevices). must be pressurized according to label. many labels recommend pressures of 20 psi or less for cracks and crevices. high pressures can cause pesticides to drift away from application site. keep in good order to avoid malfunctions."
"ULV Machines and Aerosol Generators - CORRECT ANSWER=> made for applying pesticides as very
small particles in enclosed areas (inside a building), known as space treatments. commonly used to provide quick knockdown and temporary control of flies and several stored product pests. in most cases kills only those insects present in the air during time of treatment. must be used with extreme care."
"Dust Applicators (Bulb and Powder) - CORRECT ANSWER=> can be applied into cracks and voids with
hand-held dusters where situations call for small amounts of carefully applied insecticide or rodenticide tracking powder. never use dusting equipment for more than one product."
"Mist Blowers - CORRECT ANSWER=> commonly used outdoors to control flies and mosquitos"
"Oriental Cockroach - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 1/4 inches long and are dark brown to shiny black. do
not fly. wings of adult males cover 75% of abdomen. females possess rudimentary wings. prefer cool, damp locations such as basements and crawl spaces. during warm months they are outdoors"
"Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach - CORRECT ANSWER=> outdoor species that is active at night. males
are strong fliers and are attracted to exterior lights. sometimes enter homes through doors and windows. often brought indoor by firewood during winter. adults are chestnut brown with lighter band bordering margins of area behind head and extending down edge of forewings. males are 1 inch long, females 3/4 inch long with short wings and do not fly. cannot survive indoors."
"Brownbanded Cockroach - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/2 inch long. golden brown with pale brown
horizontal bands that run across their wings. males fly, females do not. nymphs similar to adults with band. prefer warm locations above 80 degrees F. less dependent on water than other species. females glue egg cases to walls, behind door moldings and picture frames, in furniture casings, etc."
"Health Effects of Cockroaches - CORRECT ANSWER=> contaminate food and eating utensils, destroy
fabric and paper products, impart stains, and leave unpleasant odors. spread of bacterial diseases, and some people allergic to cockroach skins and droppings, aggravating asthma in sensitive people"
"Fly Management Practices - CORRECT ANSWER=> sanitation is important and key. regularly remove
garbage, waste, etc. maintain screens and weather stripping on windows and doors. water-based residual insecticides can be placed where flies rest to kill them when they land. mosquitoes in same order as flies."
"Drain Fly (Moth Fly) - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/8 inch long, dense covering of hair on body and wings.
breed in gelatinous buildup found inside floor, sink, and drain toilets"
"Fruit Fly - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/8 inch long, tan flies with red eyes. lay eggs near sweet or
fermented liquids, and ripening or rotted fruit where larvae will feed. common in homes, groceries, restaurants, etc"
"Phorid Fly - CORRECT ANSWER=> tan to dark brown, humpbacked thorax. 1/8 inch long and lack red
eyes of fruit fly. found indoors, usually in decaying, damp organic matter where they breed. pests in crypts and mausoleums."
"Fungus Gnat - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/8 inch long and resembles mosquito. breeds in rich organic soil.
indoors, associated with potted plants, atriums, etc."
"Cluster Fly - CORRECT ANSWER=> resemble house flies, but do not have stripes on thorax. instead,
covered with fine, golden hairs. do not breed in filth, instead in soil where emerging larvae parasitize earthworms. become a problem when they seek sheltered places indoors in fall. nuisance again in spring when they attempt to return outdoors."
"House Fly - CORRECT ANSWER=> common, dull gray, 1/4 inch long with four narrow black stripes on
their thorax. breed in animal manure, rotting vegetable matter, and household garbage. adult females will fly up to two miles looking for a place to lay their eggs."
"Flesh Fly - CORRECT ANSWER=> gray, with three strips on thorax and a checkerboard pattern on
abdomen. 1/3 inch long. breed on animal carcasses."
"Blow Fly - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/4 - 1/2 inch long, metallic green, blue, or bronze. deposit eggs on
animal carcasses and are attracted to animal manure and garbage. large number indoors often represents presence of dead animal inside structure"
"Wasps and Bees Management Practices - CORRECT ANSWER=> nest destruction is primary control
method. warranted only when pose health threat to people. drilling and dusting for nests in buildings voids. leave entrance unplugged until whole colony is killed. best to treat at night with red filtered light. protective clothing essential. food and garbage important to eliminate source."
"Paper Wasp - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3/4 inch long, reddish-brown, build umbrella-shaped nests with
hexagonal cells open at one end. european paper wasps are yellow and black and nest in small voids"
"Mud Dauber - CORRECT ANSWER=> slender, solitary, 3/4 inch long. build tube-shaped nest made of
mud attached to structures"
"Yellowjacket - CORRECT ANSWER=> stinging, several thousand in colony, boldly marked yellow and
black, striped abdomen, 1/2 inch long, nests underground or in structural voids, very aggressive"
"Baldfaced Hornet - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3/4 inch long, black and white markings with white face,
nests are papery oval shaped"
"European Hornet - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 1/2 inches long, brown with dull reddish stripes, usually
nests in hollow tree trunks"
"Honey Bee - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/2 inch long, hairy, golden brown and black, colonies persist for
several years, nests contain single queen, sterile female workers, and drones (males). can only sting once and leave stingers in victims"
"Carpenter Bee - CORRECT ANSWER=> solitary, shiny black abdomen, excavate galleries in wood where
they put eggs, entrance is 1/2 inch in diameter, male carpenters bees aggressively defend nest, only females can sting"
"Bumble Bee - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/2 - 1 inch long, hairy, yellow and black, nest in ground, only few
hundred individuals in colony"
threats and search for food. form colonies through swarms or budding. swarms - during certain time of year, winged male and females leave to find a new colony. shed wings, male dies after mating. budding - more than one queen, so migrate to new location"
"Cockroaches - CORRECT ANSWER=> hide in cracks and crevices. legs specialized for running and
climbing. most poor fliers. three developmental stages: egg, nymph, adult. adult female produces purse- shaped egg containing two rows of eggs. drops in protected location. nymphs emerge from eggs within several days to several weeks. shaped like adults, but smaller and no wings and different color. go through several instars (molts) until reach adulthood."
"Flies - CORRECT ANSWER=> lay eggs on moist organic material. undergo complete metamorphosis:
egg, larva, pupae, adult. larvae called maggots. serve as decomposers, but pose potential health threat because they can spread disease-causing bacteria."
"Wasps and Bees - CORRECT ANSWER=> Wasps have smooth bodies while bees are hairy. region
between thorax and abdomen narrows for wasps but robust and rounded for bees. Wasps feed larvae animal matter, while bees feed theirs pollen and honey. some solitary, while others social. social wasps have queen, workers, and males. construct nest of paper from chewed plant fibers. attach to tree limbs or buildings. survive only one season, but fertilized females overwinter in protected areas. solitary wasps excavate nests in soil or construct of mud. females lay eggs in nest and fill with dead insects for larvae. social bees form colonies that include queen, workers, male. produce wax, combs, and honey in nests. colonies may survive for many years."
"Stored Product and Fabric Pests Management Practices - CORRECT ANSWER=> remove infested
product source in homes and restaurants. pheromone traps in large commercial accounts. widespread infestations may require fumigation. vacuuming, dry-cleaning, washing preferred approaches. also can use pesticide sprays for areas not infested to clothes or bedding"
"Earwig - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/2 - 3/4 inch long, reddish brown to black, pincer-like appendages at
tip of abdomen, active at night, during day hide in moist locations, move indoors during periods of heat and drought"
"Centipede - CORRECT ANSWER=> one pair of legs per body segment, house centipede is brown and
has long spindly legs, can grow to 1 1/2 inches, prefers basements, crawl spaces, can bite but minor discomfort"
"Millipede - CORRECT ANSWER=> two pairs of short legs on each body segment, most common is
brown or gray and 1/2 - 1 1/2 inches long, rolls in coil when disturbed, generally live outdoors but migrate indoors in large numbers"
"Sow Bug - CORRECT ANSWER=> oval, gray, 1/2 inch long, seven pairs of legs, cannot roll into ball,
prefers moist areas and found lying under objects on ground, occasionally move into basements"
"Silverfish - CORRECT ANSWER=> flat, elongated, 1/2 - 3/4 inches long, silvery gray, long antennae,
three long bristles at time of abdomen, attracted to flour and starches and can damage paper, bookbindings and fabrics. damp locations."
"Firebrat - CORRECT ANSWER=> flat, elongated, 1/2 - 3/4 inches long, gray with dark markings, long
antennae, three long bristles at time of abdomen, attracted to flour and starches and can damage paper, bookbindings and fabrics. damp locations. require warmer temperatures and can tolerate drier conditions compared to silverfish"
"Field Cricket - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 inch long, robust, dark brown or black. feed on variety of foods,
damage fabrics and paper"
"Boxelder Bug - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/2 inch long, dark brown to black, red markings on back,
nymphs lack wings, feed on trees preferably boxelder trees, enter into structure in fall looking for place to harbor in winter, don't bite or sting"
"Asian Lady Beetle - CORRECT ANSWER=> small, round, less than 1/2 inch long, red to yellow with or
without black spots, black mark in shape of M on head identifies them,"
"Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - CORRECT ANSWER=> shield-shaped, 5/8 inch long, brown on upper
and lower surface, alternating light and dark bands on antennae and exposed edges of abdomen, unpleasant odor when disturbed, not directly harmful"
"Springtail - CORRECT ANSWER=> tiny, white or gray, 1/20 inch long, forked appendage at rear of
abdomen which propels into air when disturbed, inhabit soil containing decaying plant material, high humidity for survival,"
"Clover Mite - CORRECT ANSWER=> tiny, 1/30 inch long, reddish brown and two front legs extremely
long. leave red stain when crushed. not a health threat"
"Head Louse - CORRECT ANSWER=> whitish and 1/8 inch long, spends entire life on host person.
spread by contact or comb sharing."
"Cat Flea - CORRECT ANSWER=> adults are 1/16 - 1/8 inches long, dark brown, compressed bodies,
back legs modified for jumping, lay eggs on host animal, soon fall off and tiny, white, legless flea larvae emerge to scavenge on debris where host spends most of time."
"American Dog Tick - CORRECT ANSWER=> 8 legs, big as pencil eraser, live in woods and fields where
they seek hosts: coyote, raccoons, horses, dogs, humans, cattle."
"Bedbug - CORRECT ANSWER=> adults 1/4 inch long, reddish-brown, flattened oval bodies. nymphs
smaller and lighter colored. feeds on host at night. during day hide in cracks and crevices. bites may produce red welts that itch and even causes emotional distress in some people"
"Spiders General Management Practices - CORRECT ANSWER=> identify species. sanitation. vacuum
away webbings. residual sprays to prevent populations from rebounding"
"Rocky Mountain Fever - CORRECT ANSWER=> spread by American Dog Tick"
"Lyme Disease - CORRECT ANSWER=> spread by Deer Tick"
"Unprotected by Migratory Bird Species Act - CORRECT ANSWER=> pigeons, house sparrows, european
starlings"
"European Starling - CORRECT ANSWER=> iridescent blue-black, summer plumage is flecked with gold,
bills large and distinctively yellow or olive-colored. 8 inches long, short square tail and short triangular wings. feed on grains, seeds, and garbage. roost in very large flocks. nests built of stiff, fibrous material lined with grass and other soft fibers. lay 6 eggs per clutch and produce two broods per year"
"House Sparrow - CORRECT ANSWER=> adult male prominent black throat, white cheeks, dark gray
crown, chestnut colored back. females and immature birds dull gray and light below, generally lack distinctive markings. both feed on grains, insects, fruits, and buds of trees and bushes. also trash in urban areas. commonly nest, roost, and feed in flocks. egg laying in early spring. 4 to 8 eggs per clutch, 2 to 5 broods per year."
"Pigeon - CORRECT ANSWER=> feed on garbage, handouts, insects, seeds, grains. congregate in flocks
of several hundred birds. nest on high ledges. sticks twigs and grass nests, sometimes accumulation of their own droppings. 1 to 2 eggs per clutch, 4 to 5 broods per year."
"Bird Management Practices - CORRECT ANSWER=> gulls, geese, woodpeckers are protected.
sanitations and exclusion important step. remove food source and water source. close openings in buildings. nest removal, trapping, and shooting also an option. chemical control requires extra caution in order to not kill non-target birds."
"Histoplasmosis - CORRECT ANSWER=> fungal disease associated with bird droppings that affects
respiratory system."
"House Mouse - CORRECT ANSWER=> large ears and small eyes. 1/2 ounce and light brown to light
gray. adults 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches long including 3-4 inch tail. female litter 5-7 young following 19-21 day gestation period. can produce 8-10 litters in a year. immature mice active outside nest after 21 days and reach sexual maturity in as little as 42 days. consume 1/10 ounce every 24 hours. feed on whatever they encounter. prefer grains and seeds. stay 10-15 feet within nest when food/water nearby."
"Deer Mouse - CORRECT ANSWER=> native to north america. not indoor pest typically. distinctly
bicolored tail and body. white underneath and dark above."
"Norway Rat - CORRECT ANSWER=> large rodents that weight up to 18 ounces. 13 -18 inches long,
including 6 - 8 1/2 inch tail. fur is course and mostly brown with scattered black on upper surfaces. undersides typically gray to off-white. female litters 8-12 young following 21 day gestation period. 5- litters per year. young out of nest and following mother 3-4 weeks of age. sexual maturity at 8-10 weeks. heads and feet disproportionately large on young. consumes up to an ounce of food and water daily often in 1-2 visits. easily adapt to whatever food sources available"
"Roof Rat - CORRECT ANSWER=> sleek animals with tail longer than body. nest off ground."
"Mice and Rats - CORRECT ANSWER=> consume and contaminate food meant for people, pets, and
livestock. damage structures and property. can transmit variety of diseases to people. not known to cause rabies"
"Mice and Rats Management Practices - CORRECT ANSWER=> inspection, sanitation, exclusion,
population reduction. determine rodent. clean and exclude from sources. seal openings larger than 1/ inch. trapping, baiting, rodenticides. traps set along travel routes within range of burrow."
"Hantavirus - CORRECT ANSWER=> deer mouse known to transmit hantavirus, fatal pulmonary disease
to humans. use HEPA filter respirator."
"Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification Term - CORRECT ANSWER=> 5 years"
"Length of Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Term - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 year, renewed
annually"
"Maximum Number of Registered Technicians an Applicator May Supervise - CORRECT ANSWER=> 10
without written permission from OISC"
"Site Assessment Fact Sheet - CORRECT ANSWER=> written instructions for RT that is category-specific
for when 7a licensed applicators are not present."
"Continuing Credit Hours a Category 7A Applicator Must Accrue During Certification Term - CORRECT
ANSWER=> 20 within five year term"
"Online Source for Locating Programs Approved for Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Credit -
CORRECT ANSWER=> oisc.purdue.edu > click on Pesticide > Find CCH Programs > 7A"
"Length of Recordkeeping Term for Pesticides Applied to School Property - CORRECT ANSWER=> two
years for schools"
"Only Times when Pesticides May be Applied at Schools during Normal Instructional Hours - CORRECT
ANSWER=> pest present that poses immediate health threat to students, application is to an area not
with synergists, provide quick knockdown with little residual activity. used at low rates as flushing agents during inspection to improve detection of insects"
"Synthetic Pyrethroids - CORRECT ANSWER=> part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-
produced and contain carbon. mimic the action of pyrethrins meaning they interfere with the transmission of nerve impulses. quick knockdown activity. engineered to be more stable and persistent."
"Insect Growth Regulators - CORRECT ANSWER=> part of synthetic organics, which are laboratory-
produced and contain carbon. chemicals that mimic the juvenile growth hormone and prevent the immature insect from molting into the adult stage and, in doing so, disrupt the insect's life cycle by preventing it from reproducing. chitin synthesis inhibitors often grouped with IGRs so the insects do not molt. very low hazard to non-target animals. insect-specific"
"Baits - CORRECT ANSWER=> placement makes them inaccessible to people and pets. offer ease of
placement and are odorless. in order to be effective, target pest must consume bait. less attractive to pests if unsanitary conditions provide alternate food source"
"Dusts - CORRECT ANSWER=> provide the longest residual activity of the various insecticide
formulations, provided they are carefully applied to dry areas. provide excellent coverage within cracks, crevices, and other voids. may be used around electrical outlets. if applied carelessly, dusts can drift into non-target areas."
"Granules - CORRECT ANSWER=> formulated for exterior applications where longevity under wet, hot
conditions is desirable. applied around homes as perimeter (barrier) treatments to manage occasional invaders such as ants, centipedes, earwigs, etc."
"Wettable Powders - CORRECT ANSWER=> easy to store, have only a mild odor, and provide better
residual properties than other formulations on porous surfaces such as wood and concrete. inhalation hazard when mixing powder with water. must be agitated frequently to keep them in suspension and leave surface residue when the spray evaporates"
"Emulsifiable Concentrates - CORRECT ANSWER=> oil-soluble products that contain an emulsifier,
permitting them to mix with water. readily adhere to surfaces they are sprayed on. may stain or damage treatment site or burn any plant foliage they come in contact with. read label for this."
"Suspension Concentrates - CORRECT ANSWER=> also known as flowables. finely ground solids
suspended in liquid. require less agitation than wettable powders."
"Microencapsulates - CORRECT ANSWER=> capsule suspensions intended for further dilution in water.
provide controlled (slow) release and reduce exposure to the insecticide. mild odor, easy to store. inhalation hazard."
