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Weeds, insects and diseases of turf and ornamentals, structural pests including termites and rodents, application methods and calibration.
Federal pesticide law, labels, formulations, toxicity and protective equipment, the environment, application equipment, calibration math and integrated pest management.
| Exam | Structural pest control (general, termite, fumigation) |
|---|---|
| Who runs it | State boards |
| Where | United States (varies by state) |
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A termiticide label calls for 4 gallons of finished dilution per 10 linear feet of trench for each foot of depth. The trench around a slab home is 180 linear feet long and 1 ft deep. How much finished dilution is needed?
Answer in gallons.
72 gallons
Units of 10 linear feet = 180 / 10 = 18. Volume = 18 x 4 gallons x 1 ft of depth = 72 gallons.
Reference: Termiticide label: application volume for trench and rod treatment
A small, light brown cockroach with two dark lengthwise stripes on the shield behind its head is the:
A. German cockroach
Two dark parallel stripes on the pronotum identify the German cockroach. The brown-banded cockroach is similar in size but has pale bands across the wings and abdomen and no pronotal stripes.
Reference: Structural pest control manual: household and commensal pests
In IPM, the action threshold is the:
B. Pest level at which control is justified
The action threshold is the pest density or damage level at which treatment is needed to prevent unacceptable injury or loss. Below it, monitoring continues without treatment.
Reference: Integrated pest management for landscapes and structures
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