ACE Pest Control Practice Test

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• What are the first three steps you should take after a pesticide spill occurs?
• Which moths are the rarest in Tennessee?
• Which sign is most associated with carpenter ants rather than termites?
• Which formulation is considered most effective against cockroaches, ants and rodents?
• Which is not an example of an anobiid beetle?
• Which statement best describes mud tubes in termite inspections?
• Which group includes mites, ticks, and spiders?
• Which marking is commonly described on the brown recluse spider?
• Which tick species is most commonly indoors?
• Which feature is characteristic of the female oriental cockroach?
• Which pest does not coil or roll up when disturbed?
• Silverfish live in which type of environment?
• IPM stands for which of the following?
• Millipedes feed on which food source?
• Which of the following is one of the four main components of IPM?
• Why is maintaining sanitation and removing debris important during construction for pest management?
• Which practice helps prevent water contamination when applying pesticides?
• What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and what key information does it provide?
• What is the role of pest monitoring in a restaurant setting?
• In the recertification program, what is the maximum percentage of house points that can be earned?
• In indoor pesticide applications, which safety requirement about re-entry should be followed?
• Black carpet beetle larvae are which?
• Which agency is responsible for enforcing federal pesticide laws and regulations?
• Rocky Mountain spotted fever is transmitted by which ticks?
• Which feature helps identify the lucid powderpost beetle among powderpost beetles?
• How many gallons of diluted insecticide are needed to provide a continuous barrier to termites when the outside perimeter is 5 feet and the inside perimeter is 19 feet?
• Which practices are recommended when mixing and loading pesticides?
• How can technicians verify the accuracy of a pesticide mix before use?
• Which ticks are found living indoors more often than other ticks?
• Granary weevils can't fly, but rice weevils can, Rice weevils have _____.
• When applying pesticides indoors, what is an important occupant-protection practice?
• Which of the following is a key component of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that supports safe handling?
• The amount of active ingredient in soluble powders (SP) is usually above which percent?
• How can you prevent pests from entering a building during renovation or construction?
• Any commercial applicator who violates any provision of FIFRA, may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than which amount?
• What role do monitoring tools (traps and pheromone lures) play in IPM?
• Which stored-product pest is capable of flight, unlike its close relative that cannot fly?
• Which of the following best indicates acute pesticide exposure in a person?
• The four main components of IPM listed in this manual are:
• What is drift in pesticide application?
• What steps can be taken to protect pollinators when applying pesticides near flowering plants?
• Which mitigation measure addresses pollinator exposure to pesticides?
• In the termite barrier calculation example, what were the outside and inside perimeters used?
• Brown recluse spiders have which arrangement of eyes?
• A type of adjuvant that makes spray mixtures thicker is called:
• Why is including the product's Safety Data Sheet in a spill kit important?
• Rats can squeeze through openings as small as what width?
• Name two practices that reduce pesticide runoff into water sources?
• Habitat is defined as which of the following?
• Some common stored product pests that attack stored grains and chew through the seed coat are ______.
• German cockroaches have how many stripes on their thorax?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of termite infestation?
• Which characteristic differentiates mites, ticks, and spiders from insects?
• In IPM, which statement describes the role of pest monitoring in a restaurant setting?
• Two groups of insects feed on stored woolens, furs and feathers. They are which?
• Which action best illustrates an exclusion strategy in IPM?
• Why is precise recordkeeping essential in pesticide applications?
• How should a pest control technician communicate an IPM plan to a customer to ensure consent and clarity?
• A chemical barrier around the base of foundations and back-filled soil against foundation walls is called a what?
• Name two non-chemical pest management measures commonly used in IPM.
• Which insect's adults are described as having a shiny black body?
• In IPM, when pest identification is uncertain, which approach is most appropriate?
• What is the primary diet of foreign grain beetles?
• Psocids and grain mites need _____ to build large populations.
• In most case, _____ kills only the insects present in the air during time of treatment.
• A quarantine is an example of which type of pest control?
• Mange of animals is caused by which type of organism?
• Centipedes and millipedes typically damage what in homes?
• Which pest group is primarily controlled with bait formulations?
• The food of the flea larvae is principally which?
• Which barrier is established around the base of foundations to prevent termite intrusion?
• What factor greatly influences the success of cockroach control in buildings?
• What is the best way to deliver insecticide to an entire pharaoh ant colony?
• Springtails are commonly found infesting buildings with which condition?
• Which statement about sanitation and exclusion is true?
• A pre-construction soil application of termiticide to an area under a future concrete slab is called a what?
• An adult which species produces 3/4 inch long capsule-shaped blunt-ended droppings?
• Norway rat droppings are described as 3/4 inch long and capsule-shaped. Which option matches this description?
• Which of the following describes a dry formulation with standardized particle size and shape?
• In residential settings, centipedes and millipedes are best described as which?
• Foreign grain beetles feed on what primary substance?
• Describe a basic method to calibrate a sprayer for a given application rate.
• When choosing a dry formulation for uniform particle size and shape, you would select:
• Lyme disease is transmitted by which tick species?
• Which rodenticide formulation is potentially more hazardous than other rodenticide formulations and must be applied with extra caution?
• In formulation terms, a dry solid with identical particle weight and shape is known as:
• A certification period lasts for how many years?
• What is a common goal in reducing a pest problem to an acceptable level?
• Varied carpet beetle larvae are which?
• Which adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures?
• Centipedes feed on which food source?
• Which two insect groups feed on stored woolens?
• Which of the following are common signs of termite infestation?
• In IPM for homes and businesses, which statement best describes the roles of sanitation and exclusion?
• An adjuvant used to thicken spray mixtures so they cling to surfaces is:
• Camel crickets are identified by which feature set?
• What ethical considerations should guide a pest control technician when dealing with customers?
• Which option is least important when selecting pesticides for a site?
• Name two common signs of rodent problems in structures.
• Which statement about PPE on the label is correct?
• Inert ingredients are added to a formulation to
• Which cockroach species is the most common pest?
• Adult termites can be distinguished from adult winged ants by the termite's
• What agency is responsible for the enforcement of federal pesticide laws and regulations?
• What is a key benefit of rotating pesticides with different MOAs?
• ______ moths are the most commonly encountered clothes moth in Tennessee.
• When planning pesticide applications near flowering crops, which approach best protects pollinators?
• Camel crickets are identified by which behaviors?
• How do residual pesticides differ from knockdown products?
• Name two essential components you must verify on every pesticide label before use.
• In a FIFRA context, what is the maximum civil penalty amount typically cited for violations?
• The TDA certification and enforcement functions are coordinated primarily through what division of TDA?
• One of the first steps in pest management for fabric pests would be?
• What is the core objective of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in structural pest control?
• What step is critical when using fumigants or residual pesticides for stored-product pests?
• Which practice supports regulatory audits in pest control operations?
• Which dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape?
• Histoplasmosis is a systemic disease caused by inhaled spores. True or False?
• What is the primary objective of customer education in pest control?
• Varied carpet beetle adults have which color pattern?
• How can you differentiate termites from carpenter ants behaviorally and anatomically?
• Which law prohibits the use of any registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with label directions?
• Which term best describes the uniform particle set in a dry pesticide product?
• In homes, centipedes and millipedes are best described as which?
• In a pesticide formulation, which component provides the pesticidal action?
• Soluble powders (SP) are formulated to contain active ingredient above 50 percent.
• Which description best matches the Norway rat?
• How do termite baiting systems operate to reduce a termite colony?
• Which pesticide formulation is normally ready to use and contains a low percentage active ingredient?
• What is a key consideration for protecting stored products during pesticide use?
• For a pesticide product, the term used for uniform, similarly sized and shaped solid particles is:
• The class of adjuvants that includes materials that bind to surfaces and slow runoff in spray mixtures is:
• Which term refers to the portion of a pesticide formulation that does not contain the active ingredient and can influence properties such as spread and shelf-life?
• Pheromones are used in _____.
• Brown recluse violin marking?
• Which U.S. law governs the registration and labeling of pesticides to ensure safe use?
• How many recertification points are required for category 7 in a 3 year period?
• Cat fleas in Tennessee are a medical concern because they transmit which parasite?
• The most common pest of coarsely ground flours and cornmeal is a(n) _____.
• Who is responsible for the disposal of pesticide waste?
• Which statement describes the timing to treat yellowjacket nests?
• Which cockroach species does not require a close association with moisture?
• A substance that contains undissolved particles mixed throughout a liquid is called a
• Millipedes feed on which of the following?
• Carpenter bees can be distinguished from bumble bees by the carpenter's
• Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient?
• What is a Restricted-Entry Interval (REI) and why does it matter for workers?
• The role of a sticker in pesticide spraying is primarily to:
• Why are cockroaches particularly challenging to control in buildings?
• What is a re-entry interval and how does it affect scheduling?
• What are two common termite damage indicators found on wood?
• Why is rotating pesticides with different modes of action important in IPM?
• Which formulation cannot be made into a liquid formulation?
• What is the proper method for disposing of empty pesticide containers?
• The amount of each active ingredient is expressed on a label as what?
• Compare subterranean termites and drywood termites in terms of habitat and behavior.
• Fumigants are described as being what in terms of toxicity?
• What is the proper approach to disposing of pesticide waste and ensuring environmental safety?
• Inert ingredients in a pesticide formulation primarily serve to
• The best season and time to treat yellowjacket nests are which?
• Which quality is characteristic of dry granules in pesticide formulations?
• What differentiates restricted-use pesticides from general-use pesticides?
• In Tennessee, cat fleas are a medical concern because they transmit which parasite?
• Varied carpet beetle adult coloration describes which option?
• Pesticides that may cause adverse effects on the environment and/or the applicator, unless subject to additional regulatory restrictions are classified as which?
• How do you compute the amount of product needed for a 2,000 square foot area if the label calls for 0.5 gallons per 1,000 sq ft?
• Which of the following best describes dust formulations?
• The approximate amount of a pesticide with the signal word 'danger' needed to kill the average person is which of the following?
• The division within the Tennessee Department of Agriculture that coordinates certification and enforcement functions is which?
• How does a technician identify and respond to a pesticide label that requires PPE beyond standard gloves?
• What key factors should be considered when selecting pesticides for a particular site (residential vs commercial)?
• Which pest is associated with coarse wood shavings (frass)?
• Which formulation is most suitable for creating a solid block for placement in bait stations?
• If a crop protection product is applied as granules, what can be inferred about its particles?
• Which statement about a common dust formulation is true?
• Rodent and bird mites are usually about the size of which object?
• What should be included in informed consent for residential pesticide treatments?
• Which formulation is most widely used for cockroach control?
• What does the label signal word 'DANGER/POISON' indicate, and how should it influence protective equipment?
• Histoplasmosis is a systemic disease resulting from inhaled spores affecting which organ primarily?
• A practical spill kit should include which items?
• A label's concentration data is commonly expressed as which of the following?
• Which term describes reducing pest populations to an acceptable level rather than eliminating all pests?
• Why should you not pour pesticides down drains?
• The most common and important pest cockroach is the _____.
• Which pesticide formulation process disperses solid particles in a liquid to form a suspension?
• Which law requires federal registration of pesticides and prohibits registration that is inconsistent with label directions?
• List two safe storage practices for pesticides in a pest control business.
• What is the primary purpose of decontamination and inspection of PPE between jobs?
• Which formulation provides outstanding longevity in moist or wet conditions?
• The purpose of a sticker adjuvant in a spray mixture is to:
• Anticoagulant rodenticides kill rodents by
• Illnesses or injuries that may appear immediately after exposure to a pesticide (usually within 24 hours) are called which term?
• IPM stands for which of the following?
• In comparing merchant grain beetle to sawtooth grain beetle, the area behind the eye is described as what?
• A label rate is 0.75 gallons per 1,000 sq ft. How many gallons are needed for 3,000 sq ft?
• Which formulation is often hazardous and must be used with extra caution due to its powder form?
• Black carpet beetle adults have a _____.
• What must be received from a customer before applying pesticides in a residence?
• Sowbugs and pillbugs typically feed on which?
• Female oriental cockroaches have which wing condition?
• Which agency is responsible for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of pest control employees and the general public from the hazards of pesticide use in Tennessee?
• ______ moths are rarely encountered in Tennessee.
• Which formulation is designed to attract pests and deliver poison through feeding?
• Inert ingredients are usually added to a formulation so the formulation will
• What is the term for the chemical in a pesticide that controls the target pest?
• What are typical bed bug indicators in a home?
• Which two pests are noted as attacking stored grains by chewing through the seed coat?
• The preferred host of the common bed bug is which?
• Which features identify poisonous snakes in Tennessee?
• Which product cannot be made into a liquid formulation?
• Why should applications be avoided during windy conditions or rain?
• Which nozzle features help reduce drift and improve application accuracy?
• An adult lucid powderposy beetle can be distinguished by which feature?
• Mice commonly travel a distance from their nest while foraging?
• Flea larvae diet is principally which?
• Which scenario best demonstrates an IPM approach?
• Merchant grain beetles' area behind the eye is ______ that the sawtooth grain beetle.
• Insects cause direct damage to plants by which mechanism?
• Cockroaches need which resources to be successful?
• Which pesticide category is often used for stored-product pests and what is a critical handling tip?