General Household Pest Control (GHP) Practice Exam

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