General Household Pest Control (GHP) Practice Exam

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• In south Florida, which outdoor roach is most common?
• The airborne movement of pesticides to non-target areas is described as
• To help reduce pesticide resistance, which practice is recommended?
• Which statement about biological controls is true?
• Which statement best describes typical pest elimination responsibility?
• Fleas are known to carry which of these diseases?
• Which is false about brand name pesticides with the same active ingredients
• What is the maximum probation period for a licensed pest control business?
• A negative effect of using only IGRs for flea control is
• Lowering humidity for stored product pest control is an example of
• When combining pesticides which Personal Protective Equipment should you use
• Which statement reflects the regulatory re-registration interval for pesticides?
• Among dog ticks, which species is associated with human diseases?
• Under 482 FS, which action is prohibited for a certified operator?
• What is true about German roaches?
• Pesticide containers should be rinsed a minimum _____ of times.
• Which of the following is an IPM strategy?
• Which changes must be reported within 10 days?
• If you change your business address, when does your license automatically expire?
• How is the ability for pesticides to dissolve described
• What is a primary duty of the company certified operator?
• The term 'Australian' in roach identification refers to which species category?
• Adult fleas typically emerge from pupae in how many days?
• Mites occasionally feed on the larvae of which moth?
• A pesticide dissolved in a carrier is known as
• Bromadiolone is categorized as what kind of rodenticide?
• To avoid pesticide exposure to the eyes while pouring into a tank, you should wear
• In flea control products, the purpose of including IGRs is to:
• Which statement describes IPM?
• A pest control employee ____ solicit for services claiming infestation when not existing.
• When treating a house near a person on the chemical sensitive registry list, which statement is not true?
• Mites occasionally feed on which larvae?
• Who is allowed to buy and use restricted use pesticides by federal law?
• Which statement best describes the use of biological pest control measures?
• Which of the following is false about using biological pest control measures?
• Why are flea control products mixed with IGRs?
• Which insect is a stored product pest associated with grain and seed damage?
• How can the general public be assured a pesticide is up to scientific standards and safe for the environment?
• The least effective way to treat for ants is?
• Which term describes a diluted pesticide?
• Which statement is true regarding bats in pest management constraints?
• Grain mites feed on which of the following?
• What does pesticide cross resistance refer to?
• Which describes pests being reduced to managing numbers by IPM?
• What is the approximate maximum diameter of an opening a rat can squeeze through?
• Pesticide resistance is increased most by
• Which feature is a correct description of German cockroaches?
• Which time period is correct for reinstatement of a revoked certificate?
• Which statement is true about using IGRs against flea larvae?
• Which is the prevalent indoor roach
• Which statements are true about carpenter ant control?
• Which beetle could be described as hunchbacked?
• Which statement correctly describes a Norway rat?
• Exposure to bat and bird droppings can cause health issues such as:
• What must you show from the department to obtain an occupational pest control license?
• Which two roaches are almost impossible to visually tell apart?
• Which is best chemical control of filth flies
• Insect mites are parasitic on which larvae?
• Who is required to keep records of pesticide applications?
• How should you store your respirator.
• This stored-product pest damages grain by feeding on seeds.
• This wasp uses pulp to make nests under eves and trees
• Brown dog ticks commonly infest which animal?
• Timed aerosols are effective controls for which pests?
• Flea pupae emergence occurs in how many days?
• Which disease is among the most serious fleas may carry?
• Which term describes the movement of pesticides through air to non-target areas?
• What are toxic tracking powders used for?
• Which statement best describes the Florida woods roach's outdoor habitat?
• Which is the most common formulation to control roaches?
• Which statement about American dog ticks is true?
• What are vehicle placards used for?
• Which pest control company employees do not need ID cards?
• Probation period for a licensed pest control business could not exceed.
• Which pair are visually similar among common roaches?
• Which statement accurately describes the relationship between cross-resistance and pesticide classes?
• Which option is the most commonly used for roach control?
• Which statement about the flight capabilities of roaches is true?
• How should you use your protective gloves relating to long sleeved shirt when pointing down while making application.
• What do fungus gnats feed on?
• American dog seed ticks are most commonly found on which host?
• How long before a revoked certificate can be reinstated?
• To inhibit microbial contamination of stored product, which options are effective?
• What are pheromone traps used for?
• Which applicator class would a person who engages in public health or nuisance arthropod control fall into?
• What term describes the ability of pesticides to dissolve?
• What are the 3 Cs of pesticide spill control?
• In optimum conditions, how long does it take a cat flea to develop from egg to adult?
• An accidental poisoning or death must be reported within how many hours?
• For an operator applying for an additional pest control category exam, the minimum time as an ID cardholder with a company certified in that category is:
• Which Florida agency and statute governs pest control company's business licenses and pesticide application?
• One step in incorporating IPM methods in dealing with a roof rat problem might not be
• Which outcome might occur when spraying Pharaoh ant workers with liquid insecticide?
• What is the overall key to pesticide safety?
• IGRs are often mixed with other pesticides to
• What characteristic makes Africanized honey bees more dangerous than regular bees?
• The most common area of pesticide exposure is
• Which statement about biological controls is false?
• Which statement about brown dog ticks is true?
• Lowering humidity is an example of which type of pest control?
• If you change your telephone number or home address, by when should you notify the department?
• How long before a certified operator can apply for an exam in another category that he did not have training in?
• The smoky brown cockroach color is described as:
• Where are you most likely to find German roaches
• Big headed ants are commonly found nesting in which locations?
• Regarding dog ticks and disease, which statement is true?
• Which statement about big headed ants is accurate?
• Mites are parasitic to larvae of which stored product pest?
• Mites are parasitic to larvae of which stored product pest?
• Cockroaches undergo which type of metamorphosis?
• Which statement best describes IPM?
• The smoky brown cockroach is best described as which color?
• Which of the following best matches the concept of IPM?
• Which symbol is associated with danger in pesticide hazard labeling?
• Pesticides dissolved in a carrier are called
• Among the listed roaches, which two are commonly confused visually?
• Which two pests are commonly involved in damage to fabric and feathers?
• How long before a cat flea will emerge from cocoon in an occupied home?
• Adult cat fleas feed on what substance?
• Heat exhaustion is caused by _____ than the body can take
• How many wing pairs do flies have?
• In IPM for roof rats, which principle is emphasized?
• Pharaoh ants are particularly difficult to control because
• Which statement about fleas is true?
• The most important way to prevent birds from attacking stored products.
• The principal diet of flea larvae is which of the following?
• Chemtrec provides information for which topics?
• Which pair is often mistaken for each other due to similar appearance?
• Which insect is known for constructing nests from mud and provisioning prey for its larvae?
• The 3 Cs of pest control are?
• Which statement is true regarding labeling with respect to site listing?
• Brand-name pesticides with the same active ingredients often differ in
• Which arrangement regarding sleeves and gloves is correct during application?
• For certificate renewal, what is the correct grace period and late fee?
• In Florida pest identification resources, which species is outdoor-dominant in the south region?
• IPM for carpenter ants includes which steps?
• Which substance is most readily absorbed through skin when pesticides are involved?
• Which is a principle of integrated pest management (IPM)?
• Ticks can spread which diseases?
• Humpback flies are typically found in which environment?
• Which item must be kept at the business location?
• Most pesticide labeling requires chemical resistant gloves because which parts are most likely to be exposed?
• Which statement about American roaches is true?
• The nymph of the American dog tick is most likely to attach to which host?
• What term refers to the triangular sign seen on some pest control vehicles?
• German cockroaches have which thorax markings?
• The term used for how long a pesticide remains effective after application is which of the following?
• How many classroom training hours is long term ID technician cardholder required to take annually
• What term describes how long a pesticide lasts?
• Which roach species are described as primarily outdoor in Florida?
• The entity responsible for maintaining training records of ID cardholders is the
• Which option is a correct description of a solution in pesticide formulations?
• What do insect repellents not work on?
• Blow flies are commonly associated with which type of substrate?
• The licensee must maintain written training records for all identification cardholders for at least a ______ year period.
• Which applicator class covers public health pest control?
• What is a type of biological control for roaches?
• Which statement about Australian cockroaches is most true?
• Blow flies typically emerge from
• What condition would cause flea pupae to emerge as adults?
• Which must be kept at business location
• Which mixture does not settle out or separate?
• What is the best time to check for carpenter ants?
• Which statement about brown dog ticks is true besides the first one?
• Which agency governs spills and storage for pest control operations?
• Residual spray can cause colony fragmentation in Pharaoh ants.
• Which statement best describes ghost ants?
• Pesticides are mixed with to enhance action.
• Which disease is historically associated with fleas?
• Which of the following is listed as a single-dose anticoagulant rodenticide?
• Which statement about diamond placards is true?
• Which statement about fleas is true
• Which statement best describes signs of a carpenter ant problem?
• Loss of certified operator must be reported within which timeframe?
• Which statement accurately reflects the notification requirements within 10 days for a licensee?
• Which statement is false about how pest elimination can be achieved?
• Which term describes a mixture that does not settle out?
• Grain mites are commonly associated with which substance?
• If you are allergic and stung by a honey bee, what is the best first aid option?
• Australian cockroaches are most prevalent as outdoor cockroaches in which region?
• Which changes cause your business license to expire?
• A second way to describe humpback flies' typical habitat is...
• Which two pests feed on upholstery and feathers?
• When you change your business address, when does your license renewal occur?
• Which of the following is an example of a single-dose anticoagulant rodenticide?
• In IPM, which principle focuses on preventing pests from entering spaces in the first place?
• Which roach is commonly cited as being more outdoor-adapted in south Florida?
• The most common product used for roach control is?
• What may happen when trying to control pharaoh ants by spraying workers with liquid insecticide.
• Which roach is a good flyer, both feral and peridomestic (living in and around human habitation)
• Bats cannot be killed because
• Which item must be kept at business location?
• Green and blue bottle flies typically indicate the presence of what in a building?
• Fleas have which type of mouthparts?
• Which is a solution?
• The tail of the roof rat is longer than its body.
• Which cockroach is commonly found around homes and is capable of flight?
• American cockroaches prefer which type of environment?
• Which practice would most contribute to resistance development?
• Which statement about German roaches reproduction is true?
• Where can moth flies breed?
• Cockroaches undergo which type of metamorphosis?
• Which diseases do roaches not carry?
• Which factor causes spray to leave the target area?
• Which statement about license changes is true?
• Within how many days must an applicant apply for certification after receiving notice of passing the state exam?
• Which wasp forms a single cell to deposit one egg?
• Which chemical formulation is most toxic to honeybees?
• What is identified as the primary control of house flies?
• Brown dog ticks can be found on which animals?
• When using granules to treat for outdoor pests, which area should be treated?
• Which statement about big headed ants is true?
• Which agency regulates pest control licenses in Florida?
• The ____________ roach lives primarily outdoors?
• Which roach is the most prevalent outdoor roach in south Florida?
• When dealing with carpenter ants, which factor should you investigate to find the nest?
• Which statement correctly reflects why Africanized honey bees are considered more dangerous than regular bees?
• The following statements about labeling are true? 1) The pest must be listed on the label. 2) The site must be listed on the label. Which of the following is true?
• Which roach is described as having wings so short they don’t appear to exist and is often found outdoors in sheltered locations like stacked lumber, leaf litter, and firewood?
• Which of the following is a biological control method for roaches?
• Timed aerosols are effective against which of the following pest groups?
• Which mite is most commonly found in buildings and associated with rodents?
• Which statement about labeling is true?
• What is required to be displayed on all vehicles and trailers used for pest control?
• Asian roaches differ from German roaches in that
• Granular outdoor pest treatments should be applied around which area?
• Adult fleas require
• Which statement is true about wettable powders?
• Which statement accurately describes the Asian roach?
• Ants are closely related to termites
• Which insect is represented by the mud dauber among the options?
• Which is common host for brown dog ticks?
• What do diamond placards on a vehicle indicate?
• Which storage arrangement for a respirator is correct?
• What best describes a solution pesticide?
• The best way to control problem birds is by?
• Under 482 FS, what cannot a certified operator do?
• What is the purpose of bio-controls in pest management?
• Which stored product pests chew through the seed coat?
• How long can your license be suspended for?
• Bat and bird droppings can cause health issues such as:
• A diluted pesticide is a
• Which statement about fleas is true?
• In IPM practice, what role does inspection and monitoring play?
• American dog seed ticks are usually found on which host?
• Flea management includes which of the following?
• Which option is an example of a biological control for roaches?
• What does the state give credit for in out-of-state continuing education unit (CEU) acceptance?
• What is the triangular sign found on certain pest control vehicles commonly called?
• Biological controls are intended to replace other control practices.
• Which is true about big headed ants?
• What describes the appearance of ghost ants?
• Which statement about biological controls can be used with regular pesticides?
• Which causes sterility in roaches in the nymphal stage?
• Which washing cycle is recommended for cleaning PPE contaminated with pesticides?
• German roaches are most commonly found in which indoor area?
• When cleaning personal protective equipment or clothing that may be contaminated by pesticides, use
• When treating with liquid pesticide below the shoulders, your protective gloves should be
• In IPM, the goal is to suppress pests rather than eradicate them.
• For cat fleas in the larval stage, which developmental stage would an insect growth regulator (IGR) prevent them from becoming?
• How can the Asian roach be differentiated from the German roach?
• Which two roach species are difficult to distinguish by appearance?
• The OSHA Hazard Communication Act requires MSDS for which pesticides?
• Which practice is identified as the primary control for house flies?
• Green and blue bottle flies indicate
• What is the main reason for herbicide drift?
• Which approach is least effective for ant control?
• In pest control operations, the company certified operator's duties include supervising and training whom?