Part 20 (Final Study Guide) Introduction to Urban and Industrial Integrated Pest Management

Appears on all pesticide labels and indicates how potentially toxic a product is to humans and other non-target organisms

A substance in a pesticide product having no pesticidal action

Have a mode of action that consists of removing or disrupting the protective, waxy outer coating of the insect cuticle

Chemicals in a product that are responsible for the pesticidal effect

A synergistic chemical that enhances the effectiveness of pyrethrin and its related compounds

24-hour hotline set up by pesticide manufacturers to provide emergency information

The degree of danger involved in exposure to the pesticide as it is used

Must enter the digestive tract of the animal to bring about lethal effects

The amount of technical pesticide which will kill one-half of a group of test animals

A gradual buildup of chemical concentrations in the body over time resulting in a sudden onset of poisoning symptoms

The innate (natural) capacity of a chemical to be poisonous at some level

The way in which active and inert ingredients are prepared for sale to the user

Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pests

Indicates (on all pesticide labels) how potentially dangerous the product is

Materials normally with little toxicity when used alone, but when combined with another active ingredient that will increase the effectiveness of an insecticide

A chemical that aids in suspending one liquid in another

People with extreme concern about the use of pesticides or other chemicals

The degree of danger involved in exposure to the pesticide as it is used

The behavior of an organism exhibiting fear or caution to a new object

A classification based on the form that technical grade pesticides may be manufactured into

Crack and crevice application is the best method for applying insecticides for German cockroach management. Please list three (3) reasons why this is true.

Name the three (3) species of commensal rodents that are of significant importance to pest management professionals.

Name three (3) means of communication used by termites.

List two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of using dusts in pest management programs.

Give three (3) examples of mechanical alteration used in subterranean termite control.

Techniques for using rodent baits are generally similar for rats and mice, but there are important differences. List three (3) baiting techniques for rats and three (3) techniques for mice.

List two (2) advantages of using an IGR over another insecticidal compound.

Name the three (3) ways pesticides can enter a person's body.

Anticoagulant baits make excellent rodenticides because
a.)rodents do not develop bait-shyness

b.)they are relatively low in hazard to people and pets

c.)antidotes are available

d.)rodents die very quickly

Identifying features of insects include:
a.)a cephalothorax

b.)three pairs of legs

c.)one pair of antennae

d.)an exoskeleton

A wettable powder formulation:
a.)provides a better residual on porous surfaces than an emulsifiable concentrate formulation

b.)is highly toxic to plants

c.)requires frequent agitation in the spray tank

d.)can leave a visible residue on the dark surfaces after

The most common harborage for German cockroaches is:
a.)high on walls and ceilings

b.)in cracks and crevices

c.)on tabletops

d.)outdoors

Flies of importance to pest management professionals:
a.)include many that are not blood feeders

b.)have three stages in their life cycle

c.)frequently breed in decaying vegetable matter

d.)include dragonflies

The successful management of ants often requires an exact identification of the species involved because:

a.)ants have a wide variety of feeding habits

b.)ants are resistant to most insecticides

c.)professionals need to know where to search for the nest

d.)ants are smarter than other insects

Insect growth regulators:

a.)can cause sterilization if immature stages receive a sufficient dose

b.)include materials such as methoprene, hydroprene, and pyroproxyfen

c.)have low LD50 values and therefore are highly toxic to mammals

d.)generally have very little toxicity to mammals

Encephalitis:


a.)is easily diagnosed in humans

b.)outbreaks occur in early spring

c.)is caused by viruses that attack the central nervous system

d.)is vectored by several species of mosquitoes

Second generation anticoagulants:
a.)cause death only after multiple feedings

b.)may cause death after a single feeding

c.)are not effective for controlling mice

d.)can kill rodents resistant to first generation anticoagulants

When inspecting the premises where a pest problem exists, the customer should be questioned to determine:
a.)the kinds of pests

b.)pest location

c.)damage that has occurred

d.)length of time pests have been present

Light-attracted pests:


a.)are never considered a problem by people

b.)include some beetles

c.)are difficult to control because those killed are usually quickly replaced by new arrivals

d.)are less attracted to yellow light

Termites are true social insects. This means that:

a.)they get along well with other insects

b.)division of labor exists within the colony

c.)termites have a well developed ability to communicate using pheromones

d.)there are several different castes within the colony

Crack and crevice treatments:


a.)are the best treatment method for cockroach management

b.)can reduce exposure to non-target organisms

c.)are safer, more controlled applications

d.)result in the insecticide's being placed exactly where the insect spends its time

Termite tubes (mud tubes):

a.)conceal the termites

b.)provide the termites a moist environment

c.)protect the termites from enemies

d.)collect decaying wood

Cockroaches grow and mature via gradual metamorphosis. This means:

a.)a larval stage exists during development

b.)the nymphs resemble the adults

c.)nymphs have wings and genitalia

d.)there are three developmental stages in the cockroach lifecycle

Ticks:

a.)feed exclusively on blood

b.)may withstand long periods without feeding

c.)have four pairs of legs in all stages of their life cycle

d.)are all about the same size as mites

Cockroach management requires the development of a complete program that includes the following procedures:

a.)inspection and survey

b.)sanitation

c.)non-chemical and chemical controls

d.)client education and follow-up

Avitrol is a bait commonly used in bird management programs. This bait:

a.)produces distress symptoms in affected birds, which frightens the flock

b.)may be blended at various rations depending on the desired mortality level

c.)produces secondary poisoning

d.)will not kill birds

Sprayer pressure for the compressed air sprayer

a.)should be maintained at high pressures, especially for crack and crevice applications

b.)affects the amount of insecticide applied

c.)can be monitored using a pressure gauge

d.)is of little importance for most applications

Bats:

a.)may be infected with rabies, but the percentage infected is low

b.)are blind

c.)are the only mammals capable of flight

d.)often attack people and get tangled in their hair

An integrated pest management approach to rodent control includes:

a.)rodent proofing (exclusion)

b.)population reduction

c.)rodent inspection

d.)sanitation

Control of hornets and yellow jackets should be attempted during nighttime hours because:

a.)there is less chance of damaging plants

b.)most professional prefer working at night

c.)these insects aggressively defend their nests during the daytime

d.)the whole colony is in the nest

When inspecting for drywood termites:

a.)wooden furnishings in the home need not be checked

b.)look for plugs in entrance and exit holes used by the termites

c.)the building perimeter should be checked carefully

d.)tap the wood to detect hollow galleries

An insect's antennae:

a.)are never useful for insect identification

b.)function in touch, smell, and in some cases, hearing

c.)are sense organs found on the head

d.)help in insect breathing

An active or fresh rat burrow:

a.)is covered over with spider webs

b.)usually has fresh soil near the burrow entrance

c.)appears the same as an inactive burrow

d.)may be identified by stuffing wads of paper into the opening and rechecking the next day

Cat fleas:

a.)are found on domestic animals such as cats and dogs

b.)are intermediate hosts of the dog tapeworm, Dipylidium caninum

c.)can cause a skin reaction in humans when they bite

d.)prefer undisturbed areas where debris accumulates

Mothproofing:

a.)is the same thing as moth control

b.)of clothing should not be done by a pest management professional

c.)is often accomplished during the manufacture of woolen items

d.)does not give permanent protection

Cockroaches have a gradual metamorphosis. Life stages in their development include:

a.)pupa

b.)egg

c.)larva

d.)nymph

Mosquitoes

a.)can be important carriers of disease organisms

b.)in the pupal stage, posses respiratory tubes for breathing

c.)can be distinguished easily from all other flies by their size

d.)do not need to be properly identified for effective control

The severity of an individual's reaction to a black widow spider bite depends on the:

a.)area on the body where the bite occurs

b.)person's size and sensitivity

c.)amount of venom injected

d.)depth of bite

Tamper-resistant bait boxes help:

a.)keep baits attractive to rodents by protecting bait from dirt

b.)decrease the chance of accidental spillage

c.)minimize contact between people, pets, and wildlife, and the rodenticide

d.)by encouraging rodents to feed on the baits

It is important to know the type of mouthparts pest insects have because this knowledge:

a.)may indicate where to find the insect by looking for a suitable food source

b.)may indicate to you how it reproduces

c.)may help in identifying the insect

d.)may tell something about the food habits of the insect

When managing urban pest birds:

a.)check to see if the birds are protected by any laws

b.)use the least expensive method of control, regardless of hazard

c.)sanitation seldom has an impact on the bird population

d.)conduct a thorough survey

Carpet beetles:

a.)are found only in bird nests

b.)when they are in the adult stage, damage woolens

c.)undergo incomplete metamorphosis

d.)as a group, are considered more economically important than clothes moths

Advantages of using a dust formulation include:

a.)it is easy to apply the correct amount

b.)it leaves no visible residue on surfaces

c.)long term residual control

d.)it is ready to use, with no mixing required

A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

a.)can be fitted with tanks that supply up to 60 minutes of air

b.)maintains a slightly positive pressure of air inside the face piece, helping prevent contaminated air from seeping in

c.)supplies a clean supply of air from a self-contained tank carried on the wearer's back

d.)is equipped with filters that clean the air from the surrounding atmosphere

Powderpost beetles are wood destroying pests which:

a.)are damaging only in the adult stage

b.)infest dry, seasoned wood

c.)belong to the families Lyctidae, Bostrichidae, and Anobiidae

d.)may enter a structure through the use of infested lumber

To help protect wood from wood-destroying beetles, it is recommended that the moisture content of the wood not exceed:

a.)20 percent

b.)10 percent

c.)15 percent

d.)5 percent

List the life stages for insects having complete metamorphosis, no metamorphosis (ie. Without metamorphosis), and gradual metamorphosis.