General Household Pest Control Exam Prep 2026 – Full Practice Test

Honesty in advertising and professional conduct requires that pest control professionals not mislead customers about the need for service. Claiming there is an infestation when there isn’t one is deceptive and violates consumer protection laws and licensing rules. Therefore, a pest control employee cannot solicit services under those false pretenses. Such misrepresentation can lead to disciplinary action, penalties, and loss of license, as well as civil liability. The other options don’t fit because they would either imply permission to do it (can), introduce uncertainty (maybe), or treat the statement as a suggestion rather than a prohibition (should)—none address the strict prohibition against fraud. The core idea is that truthful, non-deceptive communication is required in pest control practice.