Preparing a house for chemical treatment of which of the following pests involves
removing objects from the floor beforehand?
A: Cat fleas
B: German Cockroaches
C: Odorous House ant
D: Spiders - ANS-A
Which of the following application procedures is highly effective for treating an interior
carpet for fleas?
A: Barrier treatment
B: Dust treatment
,C: Spot treatment
D: Low pressure fan spray - ANS-D
Why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the residence is being
treated for fleas?
A: In order to start at the source
B: Because the label requires
C: Reduces possibility or re-infestation
D: For precautionary reasons - ANS-C
How does an insect growth regulator (IGR) treatment affect fleas?
A: It kills larval stage fleas
B: Prevents fleas from reproducing
C: It prevents fleas from molting
D: It kills adult fleas - ANS-B
It is necessary to find out from the homeowner where the pets bedding is during a flea
inspection in a residence
A: True
B: False - ANS-A
In which stage of a flea's life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to combat?
A: Pupae
B: Larva
C: Egg
D: Adult - ANS-A
Why should you have the homeowner vacuum after treatment for fleas?
A: To assure sanitation
B: To suck up dead adults
C: To suck up eggs
D: To cause pupa to turn into adult - ANS-D
Flea eggs can be recognized by their_____ color
, A: Camouflaged
B: Pearly white
C: Light blue
D: Darl - ANS-B
The___________flea is the most common pest in and around U.S. homes.
A: Cat
B: Dog
C: Rat
D: Human - ANS-A
Which of the following spiders is indicated by strong, irregularly-arranged webs?
A: Wolf Spider
B: Black Widow
C: Jumping Spider
D: Orb Weaver - ANS-B
What are the characteristics of a black widow spider web?
A: No webs
B: Symmetric and net-like
C: Funnel-like
D: Irregular, scaffold type - ANS-D
Should a house centipede be found in a home, which of the following areas should be
inspected by a field representative?
A: Damp areas indoors
B: Dry areas indoors
C: Damp areas outdoors
D: Areas with too much organic debris - ANS-C
A centipede uses its_____________to inject poisons.
A: Hind cerci
B: Claw
C: Forceps
D: Fangs - ANS-B
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