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This CEU course has been prepared to educate pesticide applicators and operators in general safety awareness of
dealing with the often-complex and various pesticide treatment sprays, devices, methods, and applications. This
course (manual) will cover general laws, regulations, required procedures and accepted policies relating to the use
of pesticides and herbicides. It should be noted, however, that the regulation of pesticides and hazardous
materials is an ongoing process and subject to change over time. For this reason, a list of resources is provided to
assist in obtaining the most up-to-date information on various subjects. This manual is a not a guidance document
for applicators or operators who are involved with pesticides. It is not designed to meet the requirements of the
United States Environmental Protection Agency or your local State environmental protection agency or health
department. This course manual will provide general pesticide safety awareness and should not be used as a
basis for pesticide treatment method/device guidance. This document is not a detailed pesticide informational
manual or a source or remedy for poison control.

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responsibility in connection with the implementation of this information. It cannot be assumed that this manual
contains all measures and concepts required for specific conditions or circumstances. This document should be
used for educational purposes only and is not considered a legal document. Pesticides are poisonous. Always read
and carefully follow all precautions and safety recommendations given on the container label. Store all chemicals in
the original labeled containers in a locked cabinet or shed, away from food or feeds, and out of the reach of
children, unauthorized persons, pets, and livestock.

Confine chemicals to the property or plants being treated. Avoid drift onto neighboring properties, especially
gardens containing fruits and/or vegetables ready to be picked. Dispose of empty containers carefully. Follow label
instructions for disposal. Never reuse containers. Make sure empty containers are not accessible to children or
animals. Never dispose of containers where they may contaminate water supplies or natural waterways. Do not
pour down sink or toilet. Consult your county agricultural commissioner for correct ways of disposing of excess
pesticides. You should never burn pesticide containers. Individuals who are responsible for pesticide storage,
mixing and application should obtain and comply with the most recent federal, state, and local regulations relevant
to these sites and are urged to consult with the EPA and other appropriate federal, state and local agencies.

USE PESTICIDES WISELY: ALWAYS READ THE ENTIRE PESTICIDE LABEL CAREFULLY,
FOLLOW ALL MIXING AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND WEAR ALL RECOMMENDED
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR AND CLOTHING. CONTACT YOUR STATE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL PESTICIDE USE REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS OR
RECOMMENDATIONS. NOTICE: MENTION OF PESTICIDE PRODUCTS IN THIS COURSE DOES
NOT CONSTITUTE ENDORSEMENT OF ANY MATERIAL. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PRODUCT’S
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS.

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Advanced Pest Control Answer Key

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Multiple Choice. Pick only one answer per question. Exactly as in text.
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Pesticide Section
1. A B C D E F 10. A B C D E F 19. A B C D E F
2. A B C D E F 11. A B C D E F 20. A B C D E F
3. A B C D E F 12. A B C D E F 21. A B C D E F
4. A B C D E F 13. A B C D E F 22. A B C D E F
5. A B C D E F 14. A B C D E F 23. A B C D E F
6. A B C D E F 15. A B C D E F 24. A B C D E F
7. A B C D E F 16. A B C D E F 25. A B C D E F
8. A B C D E F 17. A B C D E F
9. A B C D E F 18. A B C D E F

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 Bee Section
1. A B C D E F 10. A B C D E F 19. A B C D E F
2. A B C D E F 11. A B C D E F 20. A B C D E F
3. A B C D E F 12. A B C D E F 21. A B C D E F
4. A B C D E F 13. A B C D E F 22. A B C D E F
5. A B C D E F 14. A B C D E F 23. A B C D E F
6. A B C D E F 15. A B C D E F 24. A B C D E F
7. A B C D E F 16. A B C D E F 25. A B C D E F
8. A B C D E F 17. A B C D E F
9. A B C D E F 18. A B C D E F

Mosquito Section
1. A B C D E F 10. A B C D E F 19. A B C D E F
2. A B C D E F 11. A B C D E F 20. A B C D E F
3. A B C D E F 12. A B C D E F 21. A B C D E F
4. A B C D E F 13. A B C D E F 22. A B C D E F
5. A B C D E F 14. A B C D E F 23. A B C D E F
6. A B C D E F 15. A B C D E F 24. A B C D E F
7. A B C D E F 16. A B C D E F 25. A B C D E F
8. A B C D E F 17. A B C D E F
9. A B C D E F 18. A B C D E F

Termite Section
1. A B C D E F 10. A B C D E F 19. A B C D E F
2. A B C D E F 11. A B C D E F 20. A B C D E F
3. A B C D E F 12. A B C D E F 21. A B C D E F
4. A B C D E F 13. A B C D E F 22. A B C D E F
5. A B C D E F 14. A B C D E F 23. A B C D E F
6. A B C D E F 15. A B C D E F 24. A B C D E F
7. A B C D E F 16. A B C D E F 25. A B C D E F
8. A B C D E F 17. A B C D E F
9. A B C D E F 18. A B C D E F
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Spider Section
1. A B C D E F 10. A B C D E F 19. A B C D E F
2. A B C D E F 11. A B C D E F 20. A B C D E F
3. A B C D E F 12. A B C D E F 21. A B C D E F
4. A B C D E F 13. A B C D E F 22. A B C D E F
5. A B C D E F 14. A B C D E F 23. A B C D E F
6. A B C D E F 15. A B C D E F 24. A B C D E F
7. A B C D E F 16. A B C D E F 25. A B C D E F
8. A B C D E F 17. A B C D E F
9. A B C D E F 18. A B C D E F

Bark Beetle Section

1. A B C D E F 10. A B C D E F 19. A B C D E F
2. A B C D E F 11. A B C D E F 20. A B C D E F
3. A B C D E F 12. A B C D E F 21. A B C D E F
4. A B C D E F 13. A B C D E F 22. A B C D E F
5. A B C D E F 14. A B C D E F 23. A B C D E F
6. A B C D E F 15. A B C D E F 24. A B C D E F
7. A B C D E F 16. A B C D E F 25. A B C D E F
8. A B C D E F 17. A B C D E F
9. A B C D E F 18. A B C D E F

Tick Section
1. A B C D E F 10. A B C D E F 19. A B C D E F
2. A B C D E F 11. A B C D E F 20. A B C D E F
3. A B C D E F 12. A B C D E F 21. A B C D E F
4. A B C D E F 13. A B C D E F 22. A B C D E F
5. A B C D E F 14. A B C D E F 23. A B C D E F
6. A B C D E F 15. A B C D E F 24. A B C D E F
7. A B C D E F 16. A B C D E F 25. A B C D E F
8. A B C D E F 17. A B C D E F
9. A B C D E F 18. A B C D E F

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 Cockroach Section
1. A B C D E F 10. A B C D E F 19. A B C D E F
2. A B C D E F 11. A B C D E F 20. A B C D E F
3. A B C D E F 12. A B C D E F 21. A B C D E F
4. A B C D E F 13. A B C D E F 22. A B C D E F
5. A B C D E F 14. A B C D E F 23. A B C D E F
6. A B C D E F 15. A B C D E F 24. A B C D E F
7. A B C D E F 16. A B C D E F 25. A B C D E F
8. A B C D E F 17. A B C D E F
9. A B C D E F 18. A B C D E F

Pesticide Application Section

1. A B C D E F 10. A B C D E F 19. A B C D E F
2. A B C D E F 11. A B C D E F 20. A B C D E F
3. A B C D E F 12. A B C D E F 21. A B C D E F
4. A B C D E F 13. A B C D E F 22. A B C D E F
5. A B C D E F 14. A B C D E F 23. A B C D E F
6. A B C D E F 15. A B C D E F 24. A B C D E F
7. A B C D E F 16. A B C D E F 25. A B C D E F
8. A B C D E F 17. A B C D E F
9. A B C D E F 18. A B C D E F

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Advanced Pest Control Assignment
You will have 90 days from the start of this course to have successfully passed this
assignment with a score of 70 %. You may e mail the answers to TLC, [email protected] or
fax the answers to TLC, (928) 272-0747. This assignment is available to you in a Word
Format on TLC’s Website. You can find online assistance for this course on the in the Search
function on Adobe Acrobat PDF to help find the answers. Once you have paid the course
fee, you will be provided complete course support from Student Services (928) 468-0665.

Write your answers on the Answer Key found in the front of this assignment.
If you are a California DPR or Nevada student, things have changed and we had to
implement new security features to keep those agencies happy.
1. We will require all students to fax or e-mail a copy of their driver’s license with the
registration form.

Multiple Choice, Please select one answer and mark it on the answer key. The answer must
come from the course text. (s) Means answer can be plural or singular.

Pesticide Section
1. By their very nature, _________create some risk of harm to humans, animals, or the
environment because they are designed to kill or otherwise adversely affect living organisms.
At the same time, pesticides are useful to society because of their ability to kill potential
disease-causing organisms and control insects, weeds, and other pests.
A. Structural pest control or lawn pest control D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Most pesticides
C. Biological control agent(s) F. None of the Above

2. ______________________, such as pheromones and microbial pesticides are becoming

increasingly popular and often are safer than traditional chemical pesticides.
A. Biologically-based pesticides D. Infection control activities
B. Not pesticides E. IGRs
C. Consumer products pesticide F. None of the Above

3. ________________used to control diseases of humans or animals (such as livestock and

pets) are not considered pesticides; such drugs are regulated by the Food and Drug
Administration.
A. Drugs D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Disinfectant(s)
C. Biological control agent(s) F. None of the Above

4. Fertilizers, nutrients, and other substances used to promote plant survival and health are
not considered plant growth regulators and thus are_________________.
A. Structural pest control or lawn pest control D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Not pesticides E. Most pesticides
C. Biological control agent(s) F. None of the Above

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5. _______________, except for certain microorganisms, are exempted from regulation by
the EPA. (Biological control agents include beneficial predators such as birds or ladybugs
that eat insect pests.)
A. Structural pest control or lawn pest control D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Disinfectant(s)
C. Biological control agent(s) F. None of the Above

6. The term ‘‘service technician’’ means any individual who uses or supervises the use of
_____________(other than a ready to use consumer products pesticide) for the purpose of
providing structural pest control or lawn pest control on the property of another for a fee.
A. Structural pest control or lawn pest control D. Pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Most pesticides
C. Biological control agent(s) F. None of the Above

7. The term ‘‘service technician’’ does not include individuals who use_______________ ,
sanitizers or disinfectants; or who otherwise apply ready to use consumer products
pesticides.
A. Structural pest control or lawn pest control D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Antimicrobial pesticides
C. Biological control agent(s) F. None of the Above

8. _________________ are used as disinfectants in medical settings, where they are

present in products used in cleaning cabinets, floors, walls, toilets, and other surfaces.
A. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Antimicrobial public health pesticides
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

9. Proper use of these ________________is an important part of infection control activities

employed by hospitals and other medical establishments.
A. Disinfectants D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs)
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

10. ______________ are certain types of pesticides derived from such natural materials
as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals.
A. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Biopesticides
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

11. __________________ consist of a microorganism (e.g., a bacterium, fungus, virus or

protozoan) as the active ingredient. Microbial pesticides can control many different kinds of
pests, although each separate active ingredient is relatively specific for its target pest[s].
A. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs)
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

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12. __________________________ are pesticidal substances that plants produce from
genetic material that has been added to the plant.
A. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs)
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

13. _____________________ are naturally occurring substances that control pests by non-
toxic mechanisms. Conventional pesticides, by contrast, are generally synthetic materials
that directly kill or inactivate the pest.
A. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs)
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

14. ________________________ include substances, such as insect sex pheromones that

interfere with mating as well as various scented plant extracts that attract insect pests to
traps. Because it is sometimes difficult to determine whether a substance meets the criteria
for classification as a biochemical pesticide, the EPA has established a special committee to
make such decisions.
A. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs)
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

15. _____________________ is a synthetic chemical that mimics insect hormones.

Hormones regulate a wide array of body and growth (physiological) functions.
A. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Antimicrobial pesticides
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

16. _______________ may interfere with molting, pupal emergence, or body wall formation.
A. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. IGR E. Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs)
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

17. _____________________are often specific for an insect species or a group of very

closely related species. They often have delayed effects because they are taken into the
insect and stored until the insect reaches the right growth stage. This may range from days
to weeks or even months.
A. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. IGR E. Antimicrobial pesticides
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

18. _______________________ work by preventing the formation of chitin, a carbohydrate

needed to form the insect's exoskeleton. With these inhibitors, an insect grows normally until
it molts.
A. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs)
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

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19. The ______________ prevent the new exoskeleton from forming properly, causing the
insect to die. Death may be quick, or take up to several days depending on the insect.
A. Inhibitor(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs)
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

20. ________________________ can also kill eggs by disrupting normal embryonic

development.
A. Biochemical pesticide(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s)
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

21. ________________________ affect insects for longer periods of time than hormonal
IGRs. These are also quicker acting but can affect predaceous insects, arthropods and even
fish.
A. Biochemical pesticide(s) D. Biochemical pesticide(s)
B. Insect growth regulator (IGR) E. Chitin synthesis inhibitor(s)
C. Microbial pesticide(s) F. None of the Above

22. _____________________ (hexaflumeron) is an insect growth regulator that interferes

with insects' chitin synthesis.
A. Methoprene D. Diflubenzuron
B. Nylar E. Hexaflumuron
C. Pyriproxyfen F. None of the Above

23. ___________________ is not approved for use in indoor residences.

A. Methoprene D. Diflubenzuron
B. Nylar E. Hexaflumuron
C. Pyriproxyfen F. None of the Above

24. ____________________ is an insecticide of the benzamide class. It is used in forest

management and on field crops to selectively control insect pests.
A. Methoprene D. Diflubenzuron
B. Nylar E. Hexaflumuron
C. Pyriproxyfen F. None of the Above

25. __________________________ is used primarily on cattle, citrus, cotton, mushrooms,

ornamentals, standing water, forestry trees and in programs to control mosquito larvae and
gypsy moth populations. Formulations include a soluble concentrate, flowable concentrate,
wettable powder and a pelleted/tableted.
A. Methoprene D. Diflubenzuron
B. Nylar E. Hexaflumuron
C. Pyriproxyfen F. None of the Above

(S) means the answer may be plural or singular. There are no intentional trick questions.
Please provide the answer as exactly in the text. If you need assistance, please e-mail us
your concern.

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Bee Section
(S) means the answer may be plural or singular. There are no intentional trick questions.
Please provide the answer as exactly in the text. If you need assistance, please e-mail us
your concern.

Differences between Africanized and European Bees

1. ____________are adapted to seasonal availability of food; Africanized bees are adapted
to the tropics, where food is more available year-round.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

2. ____________make large, fairly permanent colonies; Africanized bees make smaller

colonies that reproduce (swarm) often. The table outlines some differences between the two
bee types.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

3. ____________usually nest in hollow trees or in wall voids of houses.

A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

4. Africanized bees nest in these places and in unusual places, such as old tires, tin cans,
other trash and ____________. These types of nest sites increase the chance of human
encounters with Africanized bees, especially in urban settings.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

Potential Range of Africanized Bees in the United States

5. As Africanized bees expand into temperate areas, their ____________are less
advantageous.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

Characteristics of the AHB

6. A number of ____________have been identified in the AHB.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

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Aggressive Hive Defense and Stinging
7. Although the ____________ does not attack unprovoked, it is very defensive of its colony.
When compared to the EHB, it is much easier to provoke.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

8. The AHB responds quicker and in larger numbers when its colony is threatened. Once
provoked, the AHB remains agitated for a longer period of time than does the
____________.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

9. Disturbing an AHB colony may result in 6-10 times as many stings as European bees
inflict. This phenomenon is attributed to the ____________'s more acute sensitivity and
response to the "alarm pheromone," a chemical odor that is released after stinging is
initiated.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

Excessive Swarming
10. The ____________will swarm more frequently than the EHB.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

11. Typically, an EHB colony swarms once every year or two; a(n) ____________ colony
may swarm 4-8 times a year.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

12. Generally, an AHB swarm is much smaller that a(n) ____________ swarm; some aren't
much larger than a coffee cup.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

13. Swarming reduces the number of bees in a colony, thus reducing the ____________,
resulting in diminished honey production.
A. EHB D. Wasps and similar meat eating bees
B. Killer Bee E. Both EHB and AHB
C. AHB F. None of the Above

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14. Management practices directed at reducing swarming, such as dividing large colonies
into smaller colonies and frequent harvesting of honey, add costs for beekeepers.
A. Adds to the feral population D. Directed at reducing swarming
B. Nest almost anyplace E. Excessive Absconding or Absconding
C. Lack of selectivity F. None of the Above

Excessive Absconding
15. While absconding is rare in the EHB, it's rather common with the AHB. Absconding not
only results in loss of a managed colony but _________________________competing with
managed bees for nectar and pollen.
A. Adds to the feral population D. Directed at reducing swarming
B. Nest almost anyplace E. Excessive Absconding or Absconding
C. Lack of selectivity F. None of the Above

Selection of Nesting Site

16. EHBs are very _________________________. They prefer hollow trees, wall voids or
other cavities (about 10 gallons in size) well above the ground that are clean and dry.
A. At living anywhere D. Particular in selecting nesting sites
B. Good at swarming E. Excessive Absconding or Absconding
D. Selective F. None of the Above

17. The AHB will _________________________that is protected from the weather.

Selected sites are often much smaller, closer to the ground, and may not be as protected
from the elements.
A. Take days to choose a colony D. Not move anywhere
B. Take weeks to choose a queen E. All of the Above
C. Nest almost anyplace F. None of the Above

18. This _________________________is thought by some to be due to greater competition

resulting from the larger number of AHB swarms.
A. Adds to the feral population D. Directed at reducing swarming
B. Nest almost anyplace E. Excessive Absconding or Absconding
C. Lack of selectivity F. None of the Above

Reproductive Capacity
19. Compared with the EHB, the AHB _________________________ of its nest to brood
production and less to honey storage.
A. Adds to the feral population D. Devotes a greater percentage
B. Builds E. Excessive Absconds or Absconded
C. Chooses F. None of the Above

20. The developmental period of the __________________________ is shorter than that of

the EHB, it's able to produce more bees in less time.
A. AHB D. Larvae or Workers
B. EHB E. Queen or Queens
C. Feral colonies F. None of the Above

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Number of Feral Colonies
21. In areas where the __________________________ has become established, a
noticeable increase in the number of feral honey bee colonies occurs. This is generally
thought to be the result of higher reproductive capacity, increased swarming rate, and
tendency to abscond.
A. AHB D. Workers
B. EHB E. Queen or Queens
C. Feral colonies F. None of the Above

22. In much of the area where the __________________________ is now established, feral
colonies were extremely rare, probably because the EHBs were not adapted to the tropical
climate.
A. AHB D. Drones
B. EHB E. Queen(s)
C. Feral colonies F. None of the Above

23. This marked increase of __________________________may not be as great in an area

where feral bees are common.
A. AHB D. Drones
B. EHB E. Queen(s)
C. Feral colonies F. None of the Above

Robbing
24. __________________________ is a type of foraging behavior where bees take honey
from other bee colonies. This often occurs when nectar is scarce or unavailable, or when
some colonies are weak and others are strong.
A. Absconding D. Forging
B. Feral colonies E. Robbing
C. Gathering F. None of the Above

Winter Survival
25. Since the __________________________ is tropical in nature, it may not be able to
regulate its body temperature as efficiently as the EHB.
A. AHB D. Workers
B. EHB E. All of the Above
C. Feral colonies F. None of the Above

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Mosquito Section
Identify the Term
1. Inflammation of the brain, which can be caused by numerous viruses, including West Nile
Virus endemic the normal presence of a disease or infectious agent among human beings
within a geographic area.
A. Enzootic D. Epizootic
B. Encephalitis E. Flavivirus
C. Endemic F. None of the Above

2. A disease outbreak affecting certain human or animal populations.

A. Enzootic D. Epizootic
B. Encephalitis E. Inflammation
C. Endemic F. None of the Above

3. A disease outbreak affecting certain animal populations (sometimes used in contrast with
"epidemic").
A. Enzootic D. Epizootic
B. Encephalitis E. Inflammation
C. Endemic F. None of the Above

4. Agents biologic organism or chemical material that cause disease.

A. Enzootic D. Epizootic
B. Encephalitis E. Etiologic
C. Endemic F. None of the Above

5. A subset of arboviruses (transmitted by arthropods); this family of viruses includes West

Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis and several others.
A. Flavivirus D. Intermediate Host
B. Gravid Traps E. IPM
C. Host F. None of the Above

6. Type of mosquito traps designed to attract pregnant female mosquitoes

A. Flavivirus D. Intermediate Host
B. Gravid Traps E. IPM
C. Host F. None of the Above

7. A living organism that serves as a blood source for blood-feeding arthropods, or on which
a parasite lives.
A. Flavivirus D. Intermediate Host
B. Gravid Traps E. IPM
C. Host F. None of the Above

8. The arthropod carrier of a parasitic organism.

A. Flavivirus D. Intermediate Host
B. Gravid Traps E. IPM
C. Host F. None of the Above

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9. A system for minimizing the impact of vectors and pests by using a variety of control
procedures, and decreasing the chemical input to the environment.
A. Flavivirus D. Intermediate Host
B. Gravid Traps E. IPM
C. Host F. None of the Above

10. Immature mosquitoes; stage which hatches from the egg, prior to adult stage.
A. Larvae D. Larvicide
B. Autochthonous E. Alante
C. Adulticide F. None of the Above

11. A type of pesticide used to eradicate immature mosquitoes (larvae).

A. Larvae D. Larvicide
B. Autochthonous E. Alante
C. Adulticide F. None of the Above

12. A type of pesticide used to kill adult mosquitoes.

A. Larvae D. Larvicide
B. Autochthonous E. Alante
C. Adulticide F. None of the Above

13. Native to a place; not imported; used to describe a disease transmitted by vectors that
became infected from a local source.
A. Larvae D. Larvicide
B. Autochthonous E. Alante
C. Adulticide F. None of the Above

14. A type of larvicide; chemical that is used to prevent mosquito larvae from emerging and
developing into adult mosquitoes.
A. Methoprene D. Bacillus Sphaericus
B. Altosid E. Microbial insecticide
C. Suspend SC F. None of the Above

15. An insecticide made of bacteria whose infection kills insects; a substance produced by
bacteria that is lethal to insects.
A. Methoprene D. Bacillus Sphaericus
B. Altosid E. Microbial insecticide
C. Suspend SC F. None of the Above

16. A location where mosquitoes lay eggs, usually in stagnant water with organic material.
A. Larvae D. Tree holes
B. Ponds E. Rafts
C. Lakes F. None of the Above

17. Brand name of methoprene, a type of larvicide.

A. Methoprene D. Bacillus Sphaericus
B. Altosid E. Microbial insecticide
C. Suspend SC F. None of the Above

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18. A bacterium; type of biological pesticide used to eradicate mosquito larvae in water.
Mosquito larvae die after ingesting this bacteria.
A. Methoprene D. Bacillus Sphaericus
B. Altosid E. Microbial insecticide
C. Suspend SC F. None of the Above

19. Blood serum collected from patients recently recovered from a disease, often used to
test whether a person has had a specific infection.
A. Methoprene D. Convalescent Blood Sera
B. Altosid E. Microbial insecticide
C. Suspend SC F. None of the Above

20. A virus whose life cycle includes transmission by arthropods.

A. Aseptic Meningitis D. Arbovirus
B. Mosquito Pools E. Spinal Menningtis
C. Arthropod F. None of the Above

21. An invertebrate animal with jointed legs and a segmented body (includes flies,
mosquitoes, ticks; also centipedes, scorpions, spiders etc.)
A. Termite D. Arthropod
B. Mosquito E. Flying insects
C. Spider F. None of the Above

22. Inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, not due to a bacterial infection.
A. Aseptic Meningitis D. Arbovirus
B. Mosquito fever E. Spinal Menningtis
C. Arthropod hives F. None of the Above

23. A group of mosquitoes collected in one area and combined at the laboratory for testing
for the presence of West Nile and related viruses.
A. Raft D. Arthropod Nesting
B. Mosquito Pools E. Flock
C. Nest F. None of the Above

24. This chemical name N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, is the active ingredient in many

insect repellent products.
A. Malathion D. DEET
B. Naled E. Suspend
C. Dursban F. None of the Above

25. A synthetic pyrethroid pesticide used to eradicate adult mosquitoes in the home, lawn,
garden and at industrial sites; active ingredient in the product Scourge.
A. Vectolex D. Vectobac
B. Resmethrin E. Scourge
C. Rickettsia F. None of the Above

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Termite Section
General Treatment Guidelines
1. Insecticide barriers ________________ during: Pre-construction (during construction).
A. Requires additional treatment D. Continuous insecticide barrier
B. Are generally established E. B and D
C. Require termite activity and treatment procedures F. None of the Above

2. Insecticide barriers are generally established during: Post-construction (existing building).

In an existing building, termite treatments may involve any of the following: a)
__________________, and b) use of an insecticide for treating the soil, foundation, and
wood.
A. Mechanical alterations D. Termite treatment(s)
B. Contact treated E. All of the Above
C. Distribution of insecticide F. None of the Above

3. In most cases, an untrained homeowner or building manager should not attempt a

_____________.
A. Mechanical alterations D. Termite treatment(s)
B. Contact treatment E. All of the Above
C. Distribution of insecticide F. None of the Above

4. __________________ should be performed by professional pest control operators

(PCOs), that is right!
A. Mechanical alterations D. Termite treatment(s)
B. Contact treatment E. All of the Above
C. Distribution of insecticide F. None of the Above

5. __________________ requires special tools such as hammer drills, sub-slab injectors,

rodding devices, high pressure pumps, a power supply, protective equipment.
A. Mechanical alterations D. Termite treatment(s)
B. Contact treatments E. B and D
C. Distribution of insecticide F. None of the Above

Caution
6. Do not apply insecticides when soil is frozen or water-soaked (saturated). Frozen or
saturated soil will not permit __________________ for even distribution of insecticide.
A. Mechanical alterations D. Termite treatment(s)
B. Adequate absorption E. All of the Above
C. Distribution of insecticide F. None of the Above

7. Do not permit humans and pets to __________________surfaces until dry.

A. Walk on D. Adsorption
B. Contact treated E. All of the Above
C. Distribute of insecticide F. None of the Above

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8. Before __________________ for termite control, always read, understand and follow all
label directions.
A. Applying mechanical alterations D. Applying termite treatment(s)
B. Using insecticides E. All of the Above except A
C. Distribution of insecticide F. None of the Above

9. Keep all __________________, out of reach of children and do not contaminate food,
feed and water.
A. Mechanical alterations D. Pesticides in original containers
B. Distribution of insecticide E. Termite treatment(s)
C. A and B F. None of the Above

Pre-Construction Treatment
10. Horizontal Barriers: In general, treat the footing trench with _____________________
before pouring cement footings.
A. Diluted insecticide D. Establishing a chemical barrier
B. Insecticide E. Penetrating spray
C. A and D F. None of the Above

11. After grading is completed, _____________________to areas before pouring slab

floors, slab-supported porches, patios, carports, and entrance platforms at the rate of 1
gallon per 10 square feet.
A. Apply diluted insecticide D. Establish a chemical barrier
B. Apply insecticides E. Penetrating spray
C. A and D F. None of the Above

12. Vertical Barriers: _____________________in areas such as around the bases of

foundations, plumbing, utility entrances, and backfilled soil against foundation walls.
A. Apply diluted insecticide
B. Apply insecticides
C. Penetrating spray
D. Establish a chemical barrier
E. All of the Above
F. None of the Above

13. Treat crawl space areas either by _____________________.

A. Applying diluted insecticide
B. Applying insecticides
C. Rodding or trenching procedures
D. Establishing a chemical barrier
E. All but C
F. None of the Above

14. To _____________________ in soil, apply insecticide at the rate of 4 gallons per 10

linear feet per foot of depth. After treatment, cover the crawl space area with a layer of
untreated soil or polyethylene sheeting.
A. Apply diluted insecticide D. Produce a vertical barrier
B. Apply insecticides E. All of the Above
C. Rod or trench F. None of the Above

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Post-Construction Treatment
15. Do not _____________________until locations of radiant heat pipes, water pipes, sewer
lines, and electrical conduits are identified.
A. Apply diluted insecticide
B. Apply insecticides
C. Rod or trench
D. Establish a chemical barrier
E. All of the Above
F. None of the Above

16. Buildings requiring treatment generally fall into three categories: a) building on slab
construction, b) building with crawl space, and c) building with a basement. There is a
common belief that termites _____________________slab foundations.
A. Will not eat D. Cannot penetrate
B. Will not crawl on to E. All of the Above
C. Cannot destroy F. None of the Above

17. Termites _____________________ solid concrete but they can enter through cracks as
small as 1/64 of an inch.
A. Will not eat D. Cannot penetrate
B. Will not crawl on to E. All of the Above
C. Cannot destroy F. None of the Above

Building on Slab
18. _____________________ in a building on a slab is especially difficult and hazardous. In
this type of construction, heat ducts (pipes) are buried in the concrete and serious damage
can occur when they are accidentally drilled for holes to inject insecticide solutions.
A. Injecting insecticide
B. Drilling
C. Controlling termite infestation
D. Broadcast insecticide spraying
E. B and C
F. None of the Above

19. Treat the exterior of the foundation by _____________________ about 6 inches wide
along the outside of the foundation.
A. Injecting the insecticide
B. Drilling
C. Digging a narrow and shallow trench
D. Broadcast insecticide spraying
E. All of the Above
F. None of the Above

20. _____________________ to the trench and soil at the rate of 4 gallons per 10 linear
feet.
A. Inject insecticide or Injecting the insecticide
B. Drilling
C. Applying the diluted insecticide
D. Broadcast insecticide spraying
E. None of the Above
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21. _____________________ with a thin layer of untreated soil. For an inside barrier, drill
slab and space holes about 1 foot apart and 6 inches from the wall.
A. Inject insecticide or Inject the insecticide
B. Drill the floor slab
C. Cover treated soil in the trench
D. Broadcast insecticide spray
E. All of the Above
F. None of the Above

22. Using a subslab injector, inject insecticide through holes at the rate of 4 gallons per 10
linear feet. After application, _________________________ with mortar or any other special
compound.
A. Inject the insecticide
B. Drill the floor slab or Drilling
C. Plug all holes
D. Broadcast insecticide spray
E. All of the Above
F. None of the Above

Applications
23. Building With a Basement and Crawl Space
Basement: For an interior vertical barrier, ________________________and space holes
about one foot apart.
A. Inject insecticide
B. Drill the floor slab or Drilling
C. Space rod holes
D. Broadcast insecticide spray
E. A and B
F. None of the Above

24. ________________________ may be required along the foundation walls, along one
side of partition walls, along both sides of load-bearing wall, around sewer pipes, floor drains,
conduits, and any crack in the basement floor.
A. Inject insecticide D. Broadcast insecticide spray
B. Drilling E. All of the Above except D
C. Space rod holes F. None of the Above

25. Using a sub-slab injector, ________________________at the rate of 4 gallons per 10

linear feet. For an insecticide barrier around the exterior of foundation walls, apply an
insecticide by rodding and/or trenching.
A. Inject insecticide or Inject the insecticide
B. Drill the floor slab
C. Space rod holes
D. Broadcast insecticide spray
E. All of the Above
F. None of the Above

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Spider Section
(S) means the answer may be plural or singular. There are no intentional trick questions.
Please provide the answer as exactly in the text. If you need assistance, please e-mail us
your concern

Chelicerata
1. ________________, which is called a subphylum here for convenience, but which called
a phylum in some texts, is an extremely ancient group of arthropods, including the extinct
Eurypterida.
A. Metaphidippus D. Arthropod groups
B. Mites and ticks E. The Chelicerata
C. Crabs F. None of the Above

Spider Introduction
2. On the underside of the head (the cephalic part of the cephalothorax) are two pairs of
appendages, the anterior pair called________________, and the second pair pedipalps, with
which the spider captures and paralyzes its prey, injecting into it venom produced in the
poison glands.
A. Digestive gland D. Chelicerae
B. Cephalothorax E. Poison gland(s)
C. Pedipalp(s) F. None of the Above

Spider’s Life
Biology
3. Spiders range in size from less than 1.0 mm (0.04 in) to more than 10 cm (4 in) in length,
with a leg span of up to 20 cm (8 in). A spider’s body is divided into two parts: the front
portion, called the _____________or cephalothorax, and the rear portion, called the
opisthosoma or abdomen. A narrow stalk called the pedicel connects these two parts.
A. Digestive gland D. Prosoma
B. Cuticle E. Poison gland(s)
C. Pedipalp(s) F. None of the Above

Poison Glands
4. Most spiders have a pair of poison glands that lie within the cephalothorax. Each bulblike
poison gland produces and stores toxin. A muscle spirals around the gland. When this
muscle contracts, it squeezes poison from the gland through a duct into the fangs of
the___________, which then pass the poison into the prey.
A. Chelicerae D. Cephalothorax cuticle
B. Cephalothorax E. Poison gland(s)
C. Pedipalp(s) F. None of the Above

Spider Reproduction
5. The male spider has two sperm-producing testes. A sexually mature male spider uses its
large palps to transfer sperm cells into the female during mating. In this process, the male
builds a small, triangular sperm web, onto which he
deposits___________________________.
A. Pheromones D. Vibrations
B. A drop of sperm from his abdomen E. Female’s egg cells
C. Egg cells or Eggs F. None of the Above

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Life Cycle
6. The life cycle of the spider consists of four stages: egg, larva, young spider, (known as a
nymph or spiderling), and____________. Like insects, spiders grow only by molting, a
process that involves periodically shedding their exoskeleton. In each molting stage, young
spiderlings resemble tiny adults, a process known as incomplete metamorphosis.
A. Cocoon D. Larvae
B. Egg cells or Eggs E. Nymph
C. Adult F. None of the Above

Development and Growth

7. In order to grow to an adult size, spiderlings undergo a series of molts that enables them
to increase in size. During molting, the ____________slowly lifts off, while a thin new cuticle
forms underneath. The new cuticle is wrinkled and pliable at first, but as molting progresses
and the spiderling grows, the new cuticle stretches to accommodate the larger spiderling
body.
A. Chelicerae D. Cephalothorax cuticle
B. Cephalothorax E. Old cuticle
C. Pedipalp(s) F. None of the Above

Types of Spider Webs

8. Many spider webs are found near the ground or in low vegetation, although orb webs
often span the open spaces between bushes or trees in order to trap flying insects. The size
of a web depends on the size of the spider. Whether the web has __________________
depends on the size of the prey the spider expects to capture.
A. Silk web(s) D. Raised tube in the corner
B. Horizontal silk sheet with a dome E. Flimsy webs
C. A tight or wide mesh F. None of the Above

Web Building
9. The spider then climbs to the midpoint of the Y-structure, known as the hub, and begins
creating radius lines, or spokes, around the web. As the spider builds radius lines, it connects
these lines with a few narrow circles of thread in the center of the web that forms the auxiliary
spiral. ___________prevents radius lines from sagging when the spider walks on them.
Using the auxiliary spiral as scaffolding, the spider begins the formation of the catching
spiral, fastening sticky threads to each radius line. As the spider constructs the catching
spiral, it dismantles the auxiliary spiral.
A. The auxiliary spiral D. Forming a Y-shaped structure
B. A complex process E. The initial three center spiral threads
C. Spinning a thread F. None of the Above

Constructing an Orb Web

10. Once the web is completed, the spider will chew of the initial three center spiral threads
then sit and wait for its prey. During construction, if the web becomes broken but without
structural damage, the spider will not initially attempt to fix the problem. After having made
the web, the spider will wait on or near the web for its prey to fall victim to its sticky trap.
Once its prey has become trapped, the spider will ________________from the impact and
then the struggle.
A. Initially feel the vibrations D. Form a Y-shaped structure
B. A complex process E. Chew of the initial three center spiral threads
C. Spinning a thread F. None of the Above
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Two Primary Spider Groups
11. __________________construct webs in rather quiet, undisturbed places to capture their
food. They live in or near their web and wait for food to come to them. They generally have
poor eyesight and rely on sensing vibrations in their web to detect prey.
A. Hobo spider(s) D. Pirate spider(s)
B. House spider(s) E. Web-building spiders
C. Orb-Weaving Spider(s) F. None of the Above

Jumping Spiders
12. Are common spiders outdoors and indoors. They are active during the day and are often
found around windows, ceilings, walls, and other areas exposed to sunlight. _____________
are generally small to medium-sized (about 1/5 - 1/2 inch long) and compact-looking. They
are usually dark-colored with white markings, although some can be brightly colored,
including some with iridescent mouthparts.
A. Brown recluse spider(s) D. Garden spider(s)
B. Jumping spider(s) E. Hobo spider(s)
C. Trap-Door Spider(s) F. None of the Above

Ground Spiders
Crab Spider
13. ____________are dark or tan; some are lightly colored orange, yellow or creamy white.
Their legs extend out from their sides causing them to scuttle back and forth in a crab-like
fashion. These spiders hide in flower blossoms and may be brought inside in cut flowers.
A. Small crab spider(s) D. Garden spider(s)
B. Jumping spider(s) E. Hobo spider(s)
C. Trap-Door Spider(s) F. None of the Above

Black Widow Spider

14. The female ________________rarely leaves her web. The web she constructs is an
irregular, tangled, crisscross web of rather coarse silk. The core of the web is almost funnel
shaped, woven into a silken tunnel in which the female spider spends the majority of her
daylight hours.
A. Brown recluse spider(s) D. Garden spider(s)
B. Jumping spider(s) E. Black widow spider(s)
C. Trap-Door Spider(s) F. None of the Above

Cyphophthalmi
15. The Cyphophthalmi are a suborder of harvestmen, with about 36 genera, and more than
hundred described species. The six families are currently grouped into two infraorders, the
Tropicophthalmi and the Temperophthalmi; however, these are not supported by modern
phylogenetic analysis. They are smaller than the more familiar _____________________,
with adults ranging from 1 to 6mm, including legs.
A. Hobo spider(s) D. Pirate spider(s)
B. House spider(s) E. All spiders
C. Orb-Weaving Spider(s) F. None of the Above

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16. Bites most often occur when the spider is engaging in defense while trapped against the
skin, such as when the person is putting on clothes the recluse is inside of, or when the
person while sleeping rolls over against the recluse. However, bug spray and other
chemicals intended to repel or kill arthropods that do not kill the recluse will cause its nervous
system to break down partially, inducing_______________.
A. Painless bite D. A burning sensation develop(s)
B. Nasty bite E. Undesirable aggressive behavior
C. Spider venom F. None of the Above

Mygalomorphae
17. Almost all species of Mygalomorphae have eight eyes, however there are some with
fewer (Masteria lewisi has only six eyes). They have ample venom glands that lie entirely
within their chelicerae, but only spiders of the _____________ can be really harmful to
humans. Their chelicerae and fangs are large and powerful. Occasionally members of this
suborder will even kill small fish, small mammals, and the like. While the world's biggest
spiders are mygalomorphs - Theraphosa blondi (Latreille, 1804) has a body length of 10 cm,
and a leg span of 28 cm - some species are less than one millimeter long.
A. Solifugae D. Mygalomorphae
B. Australasian funnel-web spiders E. Australian genus Atrax
C. Araneomorphae F. None of the Above

18. Unlike Araneomorphae, which die after about a year, _______________ can live for up
to 25 years, and some don't reach maturity until they are about six years old. Some flies in
the family Acroceridae which are endoparasites of mygalomorphs may remain dormant in the
book lungs for as long as 20 years before beginning their development and consuming the
spider.
A. Solifugae D. Mygalomorphae
B. Australasian funnel-web spiders E. Theraphosa blondi
C. Araneomorphae F. None of the Above

Trap-Door Spiders
19. Venom toxicity - the bite of the ___________ is of low risk (non-toxic) to humans. It is a
non-aggressive spider - usually timid but may stand up and present its fangs if harassed.
Rarely bites - but if so it can be painful.
A. Brown recluse spider(s) D. Garden spider(s)
B. Jumping spider(s) E. Hobo spider(s)
C. Trap-Door Spider(s) F. None of the Above

House Spider
20. ______________are found throughout Europe and North America. This spider is so
named because its horizontal sheet web is often seen in wall corners of houses, but it can
also be found in any cool, dark place, such as dense vegetation or crevices of logs or rocks.
The spider’s web forms a tube, and the narrowed end serves as a retreat where the spider
can hide. When an insect walks over the sheet web, the spider immediately rushes out from
the funnel, grabs its victim, and delivers a poisonous bite. The spider then carries its prey
back to its retreat, where it begins to feed.
A. Hobo spider(s) D. Pirate spider(s)
B. House spider(s) E. All spiders
C. Orb-Weaving Spider(s) F. None of the Above

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Garden Spiders
21. Garden spiders belong to the family Araneidae, a group of 2,500 different species of
spiders that weave orb, or circular, webs. Marked with varying shades of brown,
____________ have a distinctive white cross on their abdomens, and some people refer to
them as cross spiders. They are found throughout the continental United States, Canada,
and Mexico. Some species are found in Europe and Hawaii.
A. Brown recluse spider(s) D. Garden spider(s)
B. Jumping spider(s) E. Hobo spider(s)
C. Trap-Door Spider(s) F. None of the Above

Hobo Spider Information

22. The hobo spider is a member of the funnel-web spider family _______________.
Funnel-web spiders are long-legged, swift-running spiders that build funnel or tube-shaped
retreats. The hobo spider runs at an average speed of about 0.45 meters (17 inches) per
second, with a maximum speed of about 1.1 meters (40 inches) per second.
A. Solifugae D. Mygalomorphae
B. Uloboridae E. Agelenidae
C. Araneomorphae F. None of the Above

Spider Bite Section

23. All spiders (except the family _______________) have venom glands, but not all are
venomous to man. In fact very few species pose a threat to man. Some spider bites might
need medical attention even if the species is recognized as not being venomous to man, as
secondary infections can occur.
A. Solifugae D. Mygalomorphae
B. Uloboridae E. Agelenidae
C. Araneomorphae F. None of the Above

24. Spider venom, like__________, is generally either neurotoxic or cytotoxic. Generally, it

is the web dwellers that have neurotoxic venom, and the non-web dwellers have the
cytotoxic venom.
A. A painless bite D. A burning sensation
B. A nasty bite E. Snakebite venom
C. Scorpian venom F. None of the Above

Jumping Spiders
25. The __________________is probably the most common biting spider in the United
States. People are caught by surprise and scared when they see the spider jump, especially
if it jumps towards them. Bites from a jumping spider are painful, itchy and cause redness
and significant swelling. Other symptoms may include painful muscles and joints, headache,
fever, chills, nausea and vomiting. The symptoms usually last about 1-4 days.
A. Brown recluse spider(s) D. Garden spider(s)
B. Jumping spider(s) E. Hobo spider(s)
C. Trap-Door Spider(s) F. None of the Above

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Bark Beetle Section
1. This insect is a large caterpillars that grow to almost three inches long. They mine the
heart wood of trees. They attack poplars and cottonwoods and can attack many other trees
as well.
A. Bark beetle adults D. Shot-hole borer
B. Termite E. Clear-winged moth larva
C. Carpenter worm F. None of the Above

2. This insect can extensively mine limbs of susceptible trees. Poplars, willow, and
cottonwood trees are hosts of several species.
A. Bark beetle adults D. Termites
B. Poplar borer E. Clear-winged moth larva
C. Ants F. None of the Above

3. This insect is a pest because it mines in the ends of the new twigs of fruit trees and
ornamental fruit trees. The new twigs start to grow and then wilt because these larvae are
tunneling down the center of them. Adults are small grey moths.
A. Black moth D. Peach twig borer larva
B. Woody moth E. Clear-winged moth larva
C. Carpenter moth F. None of the Above

4. The adult insect becomes a large grey moth.

A. Carpenter worm adult D. Poplar moth larva
B. Clear-winged moth E. Locust moth
C. Pine sawyer moth F. None of the Above

5. This insect bores in trees as larvae. The adults resemble wasps in many cases.
A. Wasp worm adult D. Wasp larva
B. Clear-winged moth E. Locust borer adult
C. Pine sawyer adult F. None of the Above

6. This insect’s life cycle is spent as the larva in the tree. They feed for a period of from 2-4
years and bore in the heartwood and sapwood. Infested trees can be weakened and break.
A related species, causes galls on smaller limbs of poplars and aspens.
A. Carpenter ant D. Poplar borer larva
B. Clear-winged larva E. Locust borer larva
C. Pine sawyer larva F. None of the Above

7. This insect attacks black locust trees. The strikingly colored adults emerge in the fall and
can be seen feeding on goldenrod.
A. Carpenter bees D. Poplar borer larva
B. Black termites E. Locust borer adult
C. Pine sawyer larva F. None of the Above

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8. This insect commonly infests ash. The larvae look like those of the locust borer only
smaller. It will attack elm, linden, redbud, and oak as well as ash trees.
A. California laurel borer larva D. Pine sawyer larva
B. Bronze birch borer larva E. Poplar and willow borer larva
C. Red headed ash borer adult F. None of the Above

9. This insect attacks pine trees and are usually found around homes as a result of being
brought in with firewood. They seldom attack pine trees in residential plantings.
A. California laurel borer adult D. Pine sawyer adult
B. Bronze birch borer adult E. Poplar and willow borer larva
C. Red headed ash borer adult F. None of the Above

10. This striking insect, mines in dead ash, laurel, and willow. It is not a threat to healthy
trees.
A. California laurel borer adult D. Pine sawyer adult
B. Bronze birch borer adult E. Poplar and willow borer larva
C. Red headed ash borer adult F. None of the Above

11. Paper birches are frequently attacked by this insect. Adults emerge in June and lay eggs
in July. Note they have shorter antennae and a different shape than the California laurel
borer.
A. Bark Beetle D. Pine sawyer adult
B. Bronze birch borer adult E. Poplar and willow borer larva
C. Red headed ash borer adult F. None of the Above

12. The larvae mine the sapwood. Swollen areas on limbs show where the larvae feed and
frass can be seen being forced out of holes in the bark as the larva feeds.
A. California laurel borer larva D. Pine sawyer larva
B. Bronze birch borer larva E. Poplar and willow borer larva
C. Red headed ash borer larva F. None of the Above

13. This insect is a serious pest of Poplar tree. Adults emerge and are around from June
through August.
A. California laurel borer adult D. Pine sawyer adult
B. Bronze birch borer adult E. Poplar borer
C. Red headed ash borer adult F. None of the Above

14. Although not true borers, this insect attacks several evergreen trees. The adults usually
emerge in mid-summer and lay eggs.
A. Bark beetle adults D. Shot-hole borer
B. Poplar borer E. Ips Beetle larva
C. Carpenter bee F. None of the Above

15. This insect attacks weakened or dead trees and shrubs. They feed deeper in the wood
than bark beetles. The larvae are legless grubs.
A. Bark beetle adults D. Shot-hole borer
B. Poplar borer E. Termite
C. Carpenter bee F. None of the Above

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16. There are many bark beetle genera, of which the most important with respect to forest
damage are Dendroctanus, Pitch, and Acolytes.
A. True
B. False

17. Adult bark beetles bore through the inner cambial to the outer bark layer, where they
channel in galleries in which to lay eggs.
A. True
B. False

18. Pine bark beetles in Arizona are generally of the genus Ips or Dendroctonus. However,
several other genera also attack pine, including: Hylastes, Hylurgops, and Pityogenes.
A. True
B. False

19. Often several species will attack at the same time. Identification of specific beetle
species can be difficult. Identification can be aided by knowing the host species attacked,
time of year, and the design of the galleries (tunnels) created by the adults and larvae.
A. True
B. False

20. Bark beetles contribute to the death of thousands of ponderosa pines in Arizona each
year. Most often when larger trees are attacked and killed they have been weakened by
drought, lightning, construction activity or they have been growing on poor sites. Of special
concern is the loss of high-value trees at home sites or in developed recreation areas.
A. True
B. False

21. Increased foliage in the tree is often the first sign of a beetle attack.
A. True
B. False

22. Trees attacked by Ips spp. Typically fade from the bottom of the tree, upwards while
Dendroctonus spp. killed trees fade from the crown downwards. The needles change from
green to a light green color within a few weeks to one year after attack and eventually
become brown or red.
A. True
B. False

23. Dust caused by boring in the bark crevices and at the tree base is another sign of Bark
Beetles.
A. True
B. False

24. Often, numerous small pitch tubes (globules of pitch ³.. to 1 ¹.." diameter) appear on the
trunk of infested trees. The pitch tubes generally have a creamy appearance, much like
crystallized honey.
A. True
B. False

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25. A black tint may be present in the pitch. The presence of one or two pitch tubes means
that a beetle was successful. Often a few pitch tubes can indicate that the tree
unsuccessfully repelled the attacking beetle. Clear sap that runs down the bole (trunk) or
limbs is generally from bark beetles.
A. True
B. False

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Tick Section
(S) means the answer may be plural or singular in nature. Or means either answer may
work.

1. More than 800 species of these obligate blood-sucking creatures inhabit the planet. They
are second only to mosquitoes as vectors of human disease,____________________.
A. Including pparasitic mechanisms D. Both infectious and toxic
B. Which are vectors of human disease E. And many serious diseases
C. Causing allergic reaction(s) F. None of the Above

2. In Ixodidae nymphs and adults, a prominent capitulum (head) projects forwards from the
body; in the Argasidae, conversely, the capitulum is concealed beneath the___________.
A. Idiosoma D. Scutum
B. Head E. Ecdysis
C. Body F. None of the Above

3. When larvae emerge, they feed primarily on small mammals and birds. After feeding, they
detach from their host and molt to ___________ on the ground, which then feed on larger
hosts and molt to adults. Female adults attach to larger hosts, feed, and lay eggs, while
males feed very little and occupy larger hosts primarily for mating
A. Nymph(s) D. The adult female
B. Both male and female adults E. Several nymphal stages
C. Larvae F. None of the Above

4. Soft ticks have no hard shell (Scutum). In the United States, only ticks of the genus
Ornithodoros transmit human disease, namely, relapsing fever.
A. Argasidae or Argasid D. Antricola, Argas, Nothaspis, Ornithodoros, and Otobius
B. Ornithodoros E. Dermacentor
C. Ixodidae F. None of the Above

5. _____________ feed on blood, and they mate off the host. During feeding, any excess
fluid is excreted by the coxal glands, a process which is unique to argasid ticks
A. Nymph(s) D. The adult female
B. Both male and female adults E. Several nymphal stages
C. Larvae F. None of the Above

Ixodidae
6. Ixodid ticks require three hosts, and their life cycle takes at least one year to complete. Up
to 3,000 eggs are laid on the ground by ___________ tick.
A. Nymph(s) D. The female
B. Both male and female adults E. Several nymphal stages
C. An adult female F. None of the Above

7. All ticks have an incomplete metamorphosis: after hatching from the egg a series of
similar stages (instars) develop from a____________, to eight legged nymph and then a
sexually developed eight legged adult.
A. Feeding D. An incomplete metamorphosis
B. Six legged larva E. Hematophagy
C. Seven instar F. None of the Above

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8. Between each stage there is a molt (ecdysis) which enables the developing tick to expand
within a new__________________.
A. Idiosoma D. External skeleton
B. Capitulum (head) E. Haller's organ
C. Coxae F. None of the Above

Argasidae
9. Nymphs may go through as many as seven instars, each requiring a blood meal. Both
male and female adults feed on blood, and they mate off the host. During feeding, any
excess fluid is excreted by the_____________, a process which is unique to argasid ticks
A. Idiosoma D. Coxal glands
B. Capitulum E. Haller's organ
C. Coxae F. None of the Above

General Characteristics and Habits of Hard Ticks (Family Ixodidae)

10. The _______________ lie behind the fourth pair of coxae, or basal segments of the leg.
A. Idiosoma D. Spiracles
B. Capitulum E. Scutum
C. Coxae F. None of the Above

Tick Life Cycle

Deer Tick Life Cycle
11. The deer tick passes through four life stages (egg, larva, nymph, adult), over a
__________
A. Two month period D. Two year period
B. Three month period E. Three year period
C. Season F. None of the Above

Egg to Larvae
12. Eggs are fertilized in the fall and deposited in leaf litter the following_________. They
emerge as larvae in late summer of that year, seeking their first blood meal. The tiny larva
crawls around the forest floor and onto low-lying vegetation looking for an appropriate host.
A. Summer D. Spring
B. Month E. Year
C. Full moon F. None of the Above

13. The larvae then drop off their host into the leaf litter where they molt into the next stage,
the nymph, remaining dormant until the following ____________.
A. Summer D. Spring
B. Month E. Year
C. Full moon F. None of the Above

Larvae to Nymph
14. During the spring and early summer of the next year the nymphs end their dormancy
and begin to seek a host. _____________ are commonly found on the forest floor in leaf litter
and on low lying vegetation. Their host primarily consists of mice and other rodents, deer,
birds and unfortunately humans.
A. Nymph(s) D. Females
B. Male and female adults E. Larvae
C. Seven instars F. None of the Above
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Nymph to Adult
15. Over the next few months the nymph molts into the larger adult tick, which emerges in
fall, with a peak in October through November. _________________find and feed on a host,
then the females lay eggs sometime after feeding.
A. Nymph(s) D. Females
B. Both male and female adults E. Larvae
C. Seven instars F. None of the Above

Adult Ticks
16. In the fall of the second year, nymphs molt into adult ticks. Female adults are
______________and larger than males.
A. Red or orange D. Black
B. Brown E. Black and red
C. Seven instars F. None of the Above

17. As female ticks feed over the course of several days, their bodies slowly enlarge with
blood (engorge). Adult females infected with disease agents as _________________may
transmit disease during this feeding.
A. Nymph(s) D. The adult female
B. Both male and female adults E. Several nymphal stages
C. Larvae or nymphs F. None of the Above

18. ____________ticks attach, but do not feed or become engorged. Because the adult
males do not take a blood meal, they do not transmit Lyme disease, human anaplasmosis, or
babesiosis.
A. Nymph(s) D. The adult female
B. Both male and female adults E. Several nymphal stage
C. Male F. None of the Above

Lone Star Tick Amblyomma americanum

19. Each female produces 3,000-8,000 eggs, which are deposited under leaf and soil litter in
middle to late spring.
A. Both male and female adults D. Four life stages
B. All life stages E. Dormant until the following spring
C. Oviposition F. None of the Above

Winter Tick Dermacentor albipictus

20. ______________is found throughout North America. It is widely distributed throughout
California, but populations are concentrated around the central coastal and sierra foothill
areas.
A. This two host tick D. This one host tick
B. This no host tick E. Human-biting tick with a broad host range
C. This three host tick F. None of the Above

Mites
21. The tropical rat mite and the mouse mite come from rodents, whereas the itch mite and
follicle mite are permanent residents on ____________.
A. Household pests D. Humans
B. Fleas E. Carpet
C. Rodents or Rats F. None of the above
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Tropical rat mite (Ornithonyssus bacoti)
22. This mite is associated with rats throughout the U.S., where it also feeds on humans and
many other warm-blooded animals. The bite is painful, causing intense itching and a skin
irritation known as ___________________.
A. Grocers' itch D. Bulls eye
B. Rickettsial pox E. Tick-borne disease
C. Rat-mite dermatitis F. None of the above

House mouse mite (Liponissoides sanguineus)

23. This mite in the U.S. is primarily a parasite of mice. It tends to leave its rodent host to
wander throughout buildings and bite people. Its major importance is that it has been
identified as the vector of __________________, a mild and nonfatal human disease.
A. Grocers' itch D. Bulls eye
B. Rickettsial pox E. Tick-borne disease
C. Rat-mite dermatitis F. None of the above

Pyrethroids
24. To mimic the insecticidal activity of the natural compound pyrethrum another class of
pesticides, pyrethroid pesticides, has been developed. These are______________, which is
a sodium channel modulators, and are much less acutely toxic than organophosphates and
carbamates. Compounds in this group are often applied against household pests.
A. Beneficial D. Non-systemic insecticide
B. Allethrin stereoisomers E. Isopropanol
C. Sodium channel modulators F. None of the above

Pyrethroids include:
25. ____________________, Bifenthrin, Beta-Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, Cypermethrin,
Cyphenothrin, Deltamethrin, Esfenvalerate, Fenpropathrin, Tau-Fluvalinate, Lambda-
Cyhalothrin, Gamma Cyhalothrin, Imiprothrin, 1RS cis-Permethrin, Permethrin, Prallethrin,
Resmethrin, Sumithrin (d-phenothrin), Tefluthrin, Tetramethrin, Tralomethrin, and Zeta-
Cypermethrin
A. Beneficial D. Non-systemic insecticide
B. Allethrin stereoisomers E. Isopropanol
C. Sodium channel modulators F. None of the above

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Cockroach Section
Common Pest Cockroaches
Life Cycle
1. All roaches have _________________in their life cycle -- egg, nymph (young) and adult.
A. Ootheca D. Internode
B. Imago E. Three stages
C. Pedipalps F. None of the Above

Live Everywhere
2. Cockroaches can be present in almost any______________. They move quickly and are
especially active at night.
A. Home D. Place inhabited by humans
B. Inside household goods E. Area
C. Business F. None of the Above

3. Characteristically, most roaches _______________or between surfaces that provide

darkness and cover. Inside buildings, roaches move freely between rooms or adjoining
apartments using wall spaces, plumbing and other utility installations.
A. Live in cracks and crevices D. Molt in cracks and crevices
B. Breed in cracks and crevices E. Hide in cracks and crevices
C. Die in cracks and crevices F. None of the Above

4. They ______________in food and beverage boxes, grocery sacks, animal food and other
household goods.
A. Cause allergens D. Reject pesticides
B. Love to eat E. Can be carried into structures
C. Are especially active at night F. None of the Above

5. Cockroaches can eat almost anything, but they are especially partial to starchy foods and
meat products. They feed on such diverse items as cereals, pastries, chocolate, milk
products, beverages, cooked potatoes, glue, ________________, wall paper, animal food,
fresh or dried blood, excrement, dead animals and leather products.
A. Allergens D. Vegetables
B. Book bindings E. Starchy foods and meat products
C. Bait Gel F. None of the Above

6. Common pest cockroaches include the American, German, Oriental, Madeira, and
________.
A. Asian D. Brown-banded
B. American E. Oriental
C. Madeira F. None of the Above

7. The ______________ cockroach began to cause concern in the United States when it
appeared in large numbers in Florida in the late 1980s.
A. Asian D. German
B. American E. Oriental
C. Madeira F. None of the Above

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8. All but the ___________________ cockroach are introduced species to North America.
A. Asian D. German
B. American E. Oriental
C. Madeira F. None of the Above

Damage
9. Disease Transmission. Cockroaches can carry _______________that cause human
diseases, including food poisoning, dysentery and diarrhea. However, roaches have not
been associated with serious disease outbreaks in the United States.
A. Allergen(s) D. Germs
B. Organisms E. Pathogen(s)
C. Repulsive odor F. None of the Above

Allergy
10. Roaches can cause _______________in some people. The response is caused by
roach "allergen" that is ingested with contaminated food or inhaled when dried fecal particles
and fragments of ground-up bodies of dead roaches are mixed with house dust.
A. Allergens D. Considerable psychological or emotional distress
B. Mutations E. Disease
C. Allergic reactions F. None of the Above

Anxiety
11. The ______________of cockroaches can cause considerable psychological or
emotional distress in some individuals.
A. Sight D. Considerable psychological or emotional distress
B. Odor E. Long lasting view
C. Smell F. None of the Above

12. Cockroaches usually do not bite, but their heavy leg spines______________.
A. Will poke D. Will cause considerable psychological or emotional distress
B. May scratch E. Are not a threat
C. Have sharp edges F. None of the Above

Scientific Classification
13. Cockroaches make up the order Blattodea, which contains__________________.
A. Family Blattidae D. Five families
B. Madeira cockroach E. Gromphadorina portentosa
C. Cryptocercidae F. None of the Above

14. The American cockroach is__________________, and the Oriental cockroach is Blatta
orientalis, both in the family Blattidae.
A. Family Blattidae D. Blatella germanica
B. Madeira cockroach E. Gromphadorina portentosa
C. Periplaneta americana F. None of the Above

15. The German cockroach, Blatella germanica, the Asian cockroach, _______________,
and the brownbanded cockroach, Supella longipalpa, are in the family Blatellidae.
A. Family Blattidae D. Blatella germanica
B. Madeira cockroach E. Blatella asahinai
C. Cryptocercidae F. None of the Above
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German Cockroach
16. The German cockroach is the most common and the most difficult to control. Both adults
and nymphs are _________________and have two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax
(back).
A. General in appearance D. Have two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back)
B. Instars E. Black
C. Light brown F. None of the Above

17. Adults are 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, and both males and females have ________________as
long as the body.
A. Antennas D. Two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back)
B. Wings E. Legs
C. Eggs F. None of the Above

18. ____________ are similar in general appearance, but lack wings and may be as small
as 1/8 inch.
A. Instars D. Two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back)
B. Filiforms E. Nymph(s)
C. Immature stages F. None of the Above

19. The adult German cockroach is about 5/8 inch long, overall light brown in color with
wings that cover the___________________.
A. Internode D. Abdomen
B. Dealates E. Furculum
C. Proboscis F. None of the Above

20. The _________________just behind the head (pronotum) is marked with two prominent
black stripes.
A. Osmeterium D. Wings
B. Thoracic shield E. Poikilotherm
C. Scutellum F. None of the Above

21. Compared to the ________________, it is more active during daylight hours and will be
found around lights. They also are known to fly when disturbed.
A. German cockroach D. Brownbanded cockroach
B. Field cockroach E. Nymphs
C. Banded F. None of the Above

22. The ________________, Supella longipalpa (Fabricius) is about the same size as the
German cockroach, but appear " banded" because the wings are marked with a pale brown
band at the base and another about a third of the distance from the base.
A. German cockroach D. Brownbanded cockroach
B. Field cockroach E. Nymphs
C. Banded F. None of the Above

23. _______________ produce an egg capsule that is attached to the end of the abdomen
for up to a month before being dropped a day or so before eggs hatch.
A. German cockroach D. Brownbanded cockroach
B. Field cockroach E. Nymphs
C. Banded F. None of the Above
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24. German cockroaches are mainly active at night, when they _______________for food
and water.
A. Search D. Mesophyll
B. Frass E. Roset
C. Detritivore F. None of the Above

25. One of the most common household cockroach pests in the U.S.; presence in homes is
a nuisance and they may spread food contaminants. Some people have ______________
to cockroaches or cockroach residues (e.g., feces, body extracts).
A. Infinity D. Desire
B. Attraction E. Move immediately from
C. Allergic reactions F. None of the Above

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Pesticide Applicator Section
1. Rinsate from the containers, when added directly into the_______________, efficiently
and economically uses all pesticide in the container. This eliminates the need to store and
later dispose of the rinsate.
A. Sprayer tank D. Potential source of pesticide exposure
B. Ground water E. Pesticide container recycling
C. Disposed of F. None of the Above

2. Unless rinsed from the container immediately, _______________ will solidify and become
difficult to remove.
A. Contamination D. Some pesticides
B. Rinsing E. Environmental practice
C. Pesticide containers F. None of the Above

3. __________________containers removes a potential source of pesticide exposure to

people, animals, and wildlife.
A. Rinsate D. Potential source of pesticide exposure
B. Rinsing E. Pesticide container recycling
C. Disposed of F. None of the Above

4. ___________________ is required by federal and state regulations and is a good, sound

agricultural and environmental practice.
A. Contamination D. Some pesticides
B. Rinsing E. Proper rinsing
C. Pesticide containers F. None of the Above

Rinsing Helps Protect the Environment

5. _______________reduces a potential source of contamination of soil, surface, and
ground water.
A. Rinsate D. Potential source of pesticide exposure
B. Proper rinsing of pesticide containers E. Pesticide container recycling
C. Disposed of F. None of the Above

6. When contamination occurs, plants and animals may be harmed and water supplies
affected. Prevention of environmental contamination is always better than cleanup.
____________also helps in reducing the problem of handling pesticide wastes.
A. Contamination D. Some pesticides
B. Rinsing E. Environmental practice
C. Pesticide containers F. None of the Above

7. No matter how an empty pesticide container is disposed of, it must be properly________ .

A. Rinsate D. Rinsed and triple punched
B. Ground water E. Pesticide container recycling
C. Disposed of F. None of the Above

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8. Both federal and state laws require rinsing. Landfill operators and recyclers can only
accept___________ .
A. Contamination D. Some pesticides
B. Properly rinsed containers E. Environmental practice
C. Pesticide containers F. None of the Above

9. Pesticide containers should only be offered to recycling projects designed for pesticide
containers and not general plastic and metal recycling programs. ___________ project
personnel will inspect containers to determine if they have been properly rinsed.
A. Rinsate D. Potential source of pesticide exposure
B. Ground water E. Pesticide container recycling
C. Disposed of F. None of the Above

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

10. The EPA currently requires certified commercial applicators to keep records under
regulations implementing the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
The EPA is prohibited from requiring certified private applicators to maintain
______________. However, some individual States require certified private applicators to
maintain records.
A. Location of the application D. Spot application(s)
B. Record(s) E. Restricted use pesticide
C. EPA registration number F. None of the Above

The recordkeeping requirements are:

11. The brand or product name, and the ___________ of the restricted use pesticide that
was applied;
A. Location of the application D. Spot application(s)
B. Record(s) E. Restricted use pesticide
C. EPA registration number F. None of the Above

12. The total amount of the ______________ applied;

A. Location of the application D. Spot application(s)
B. Record(s) E. Restricted use pesticide
C. EPA registration number F. None of the Above

13. The location of the application, the__________ , and the crop, commodity, stored
product, or site to which a restricted use pesticide was applied;
A. Size of area treated D. Spot application(s)
B. Record(s) E. Restricted use pesticide
C. EPA registration number F. None of the Above

14. The name and certification number (if applicable) of the certified applicator who applied
or who supervised the application of the ___________________.
A. Location of the application D. Spot application(s)
B. Record(s) E. Restricted use pesticide
C. EPA registration number F. None of the Above

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15. The _______________were amended to require a more detailed description of the
location of a "spot application."
A. Location of the application D. Regulations
B. Record(s) E. Restricted use pesticide
C. EPA registration number F. None of the Above

16. ____________________ must be recorded with the following information: Brand or

product name and EPA registration number; total amount applied; location must be
designated as "spot application," followed by a concise description of the location.
A. Location of the application D. Spot application(s)
B. Record(s) E. Restricted use pesticide
C. EPA registration number F. None of the Above

17. When working with _________is long sleeves, long pants, shoes and socks, rubber
gloves, and splash-proof eye protection, regardless of the toxicity level of the pesticide.
A. ANSI standard Z87.1, 1968 D. Toxicity level of the pesticide
B. Chronic exposure E. Highly toxic pesticides
C. Pesticides F. None of the Above

18. Rubber boots and a respirator are necessary when working with moderately or highly
toxic pesticides. The ____________ include wearing a double layer of clothing. This can be
accomplished by wearing coveralls over the long pants and longsleeve shirt, and rubber
boots over the shoes and socks.
A. EPA's recommendation(s) D. Mixing or applying pesticides
B. Acidity of a pesticide E. Contaminate the wearer
C. Runoff pesticide F. None of the Above

19. The use of gloves is _______________ when working with highly toxic pesticides. It is
recommended that only unlined rubber or neoprene (nitrile, etc.) gloves be used when
handling or using all pesticides. Unlined gloves should be thoroughly washed (inside and
outside) after each use.
A. ANSI standard Z87.1, 1968 D. Toxicity level of the pesticide
B. Chronic exposure E. Mandatory
C. Guidance F. None of the Above

20. Gloves should be at least 12 inches long to provide __________ for wrists and the cuffs
should be inside sleeves for most work. This will keep runoff pesticide from getting into the
gloves. However when working overhead put the cuffs of gloves outside sleeves.
A. EPA's recommendation(s) D. Mixing or applying pesticides
B. Acidity of a pesticide E. Adequate protection
C. Runoff pesticide F. None of the Above

Goggles and Face Shields

21. It is necessary to wear splash-proof goggles when working with pesticides. Not only can
the pesticide be absorbed through the eyes but the ____________ can cause permanent
eye injuries also.
A. EPA's recommendation(s) D. Mixing or applying pesticides
B. Acidity of a pesticide E. Contaminate the wearer
C. Runoff pesticide F. None of the Above

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22. Use goggles meeting or exceeding _________________ estimate. When pouring or
mixing concentrates it is preferable to use a full-face shield to protect the face from splashes.
Always wash the goggles or face shield with soap and water after use.
A. ANSI standard Z87.1, 1968 D. Toxicity level of the pesticide
B. Chronic exposure E. Highly toxic pesticides
C. Guidance F. None of the Above

23. Unlined rubber or neoprene (nitrile, etc.) boots should be worn over work shoes or in
place of work shoes when mixing or applying pesticides. Pull the legs of trousers over the
tops of boots to help prevent ___________ from getting inside boots. Wash boots with soap
and water after each use.
A. Spilled pesticide D. Mixing or applying pesticides
B. Acidity of a pesticide E. Contaminate the wearer
C. Runoff pesticide F. None of the Above

24. Cloth or leather boots will absorb pesticides and allow the pesticide to contact the skin of
the leg or foot and will be a source of residues causing ______________.
A. ANSI standard Z87.1, 1968 D. Toxicity level of the pesticide
B. Chronic exposure E. Highly toxic pesticides
C. Guidance F. None of the Above

25. Plastic safety hats are ideal for use with pesticides and should be washed in soap and
water after each use. Cloth hats may absorb _______________ the wearer.
A. EPA's recommendation(s) D. Mixing or applying pesticides
B. Acidity of a pesticide E. Pesticides and contaminate
C. Runoff pesticide F. None of the Above

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