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27 questions from the turf, ornamental and structural pest control practice test.
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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
A reddish-brown cockroach about 1.5 inches long is found in a boiler room and around floor drains. It is most likely the:
D. American cockroach
The American cockroach is the largest common structural species, reddish brown with a pale margin on the pronotum, and it favors warm, damp areas such as sewers and steam tunnels. The oriental cockroach is smaller and dark brown to black.
Reference: Structural pest control manual: household and commensal pests
Which approach gives the most effective control of German cockroaches in an occupied apartment kitchen?
B. Gel bait placed in cracks near harborage, plus sanitation
Small bait placements close to where cockroaches hide, combined with removing food, water and clutter, reach the population with little exposure to people. Foggers do not penetrate harborage and can scatter cockroaches.
Reference: Structural pest control manual: household and commensal pests