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NEW QUESTION # 40
The transfer of Lyme disease to humans can occur from the:
- A. Adult stage only
- B. Nymph stage only
- C. Nymph or adult stage
Answer: C
Explanation:
Lyme disease is transmitted by the blacklegged tick, and both the nymph and adult stages can transfer the disease to humans if infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Ticks) notes that nymphs are more likely to transmit due to their small size and longer feeding time, but adults can also transmit.
Option A (nymph only) and Option C (adult only) are incorrect, as both stages are capable.
NEW QUESTION # 41
Bait stations confine toxic substances to removable units. Their successful use depends on their:
- A. Application as a dab of material
- B. Placement
- C. Harborage
Answer: B
Explanation:
Bait stations are effective for controlling pests like roaches or rodents when placed in areas where pests are active, such as near food sources or nesting sites. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 5: Pesticide Application) emphasizes that placement is critical for success, as improper placement reduces pest contact with the bait. Option A (harborage) refers to pest hiding spots, not bait station use. Option B (application as a dab) applies to gel baits, not bait stations.
NEW QUESTION # 42
For non-powered particulate filters, which letter represents the most resistance to oil degradation?
- A. N
- B. P
- C. R
Answer: B
Explanation:
Non-powered particulate filters are classified by NIOSH with letters indicating oil resistance: N (not resistant to oil), R (resistant to oil), and P (oil-proof, most resistant to oil degradation). TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 3: Pesticide Safety) explains that P filters offer the highest resistance to oil degradation, making them suitable for environments where oil-based aerosols may be present. Option A (N) offers no oil resistance, and Option C (R) offers moderate resistance but not as much as P.
NEW QUESTION # 43
Which of the following would be an example of the IPM practice of cultural controls?
- A. Garbage elimination
- B. Caulking
- C. Threshold numbers elevation
Answer: A
Explanation:
Cultural controls in IPM involve modifying the environment to make it less favorable for pests.
Garbage elimination is a cultural control because it removes food sources that attract pests like roaches or flies, as noted in theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A (Chapter 4: IPM). Option A (caulking) is a mechanical control, as it physically blocks pest entry.
Option B (threshold numbers elevation) refers to monitoring, not a cultural practice.
NEW QUESTION # 44
Cockroaches develop through:
- A. Total metamorphosis (egg, adult)
- B. Gradual metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult)
- C. Complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult)
Answer: B
Explanation:
Cockroaches undergo gradual metamorphosis, which includes three stages: egg, nymph, and adult.
Nymphs hatch from eggs and resemble smaller, wingless adults, molting several times before reaching maturity. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7:
Cockroaches) confirms this life cycle for common species like the German cockroach. Option B (complete metamorphosis) applies to insects like flies or beetles. Option C (total metamorphosis) is not a recognized term and is incorrect.
NEW QUESTION # 45
The application records for general and household pesticide use must be kept for a minimum of:
- A. Three years
- B. Five years
- C. Two years
Answer: A
Explanation:
NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.8) require commercial pesticide applicators to maintain application records for a minimum of three years. These records must include details like the date, location, pesticide used, amount applied, and target pest. This applies to Category 7A applications for general and household pest control. Option A (five years) is incorrect, though some states may have longer requirements. Option C (two years) is too short for New Jersey standards.
NEW QUESTION # 46
___ are known to cause building damage as well as carry and spread diseases to people.
- A. Pigeons
- B. House finches
- C. Starlings
Answer: A
Explanation:
Pigeons are known to cause building damage through their droppings, which are acidic and can corrode structures, and they carry diseases like histoplasmosis and salmonellosis. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 8: Vertebrate Pests) identifies pigeons as a major pest in urban areas. Option B (starlings) and Option C (house finches) can cause some damage but are less associated with disease transmission to humans.
NEW QUESTION # 47
The most common poisonous spider in New Jersey is the:
- A. Orb Weaver
- B. Black Widow
- C. Brown Recluse
Answer: B
Explanation:
The black widow (Latrodectus mactans) is the most common poisonous spider in New Jersey, known for its neurotoxic venom. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category
7A(Chapter 7: Spiders) notes that black widows are more prevalent in the state, often found in dark, sheltered areas. Option A (orb weaver) is not venomous to humans. Option C (brown recluse) is rare in New Jersey, with few confirmed sightings, and is more common in the Midwest.
NEW QUESTION # 48
Which of the following application instructions related to indoor use is correct?
- A. Do not spray bed linens or other materials that come in direct contact with people
- B. Use a high-pressure system for a spray application
- C. Apply as a broadcast treatment to floors or floor coverings
Answer: A
Explanation:
The TEMPRID SC label explicitly states that applicators should not spray bed linens or other materials that come in direct contact with people, such as mattresses, pillows, or clothing, to prevent human exposure to the pesticide. This is a critical safety instruction for indoor use in Category 7A applications.
Option A (broadcast treatment to floors) is incorrect, as TEMPRID is typically applied as a spot or crack-and-crevice treatment indoors, not a broadcast application, unless specified. Option C (high- pressure system) is incorrect, as high-pressure systems can disperse pests like bedbugs and are not recommended for indoor use; low-pressure, targeted applications are preferred.
NEW QUESTION # 49
Carbamate and pyrethroid pesticides are:
- A. Stomach/digestive poisons
- B. Nerve poisons
- C. Nonpoisonous
Answer: B
Explanation:
Carbamate and pyrethroid pesticides are both classes of insecticides that act as nerve poisons. They target the nervous system of pests, disrupting nerve function and leading to paralysis and death.
Carbamates inhibit cholinesterase enzymes, while pyrethroids affect sodium channels in nerve cells.
This is detailed in theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A (Chapter 6: Pesticide Types). Option A (stomach/digestive poisons) is incorrect, as these pesticides primarily act through contact or inhalation, not ingestion. Option B (nonpoisonous) is incorrect, as both are toxic to pests and potentially harmful to humans if mishandled.
NEW QUESTION # 50
The second most common cause of pesticide poisoning to applicators is:
- A. Fire
- B. Dermal exposure
- C. Inhalation
Answer: C
Explanation:
The second most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators is inhalation, as pesticides can be inhaled as vapors, mists, or dusts during mixing or application, especially in enclosed spaces. The General Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 3: Pesticide Safety) notes that inhalation exposure often follows dermal exposure (the most common cause, see Question 18) in frequency. Option A (fire) is not a common cause of poisoning, though it poses other risks. Option C (dermal exposure) is the most common cause, not the second.
NEW QUESTION # 51
A carcinogen is a material that causes:
- A. Cancer
- B. Birth defects
- C. Teratogen
Answer: A
Explanation:
A carcinogen is a substance that can cause cancer, as defined in theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 3: Pesticide Safety). Some pesticides are classified as carcinogens due to their potential to cause cancer with long-term exposure. Option B (birth defects) is associated with teratogens, not carcinogens. Option C (teratogen) is incorrect because a teratogen is a substance that causes birth defects, not cancer, and the term itself is not the definition.
NEW QUESTION # 52
The yellow jacket is a:
- A. Ant with wings
- B. Solitary wasp nesting in the ground
- C. Social wasp usually nesting in the ground
- D. Social bee usually nesting in trees
Answer: C
Explanation:
Yellow jackets are social wasps that typically nest in the ground, often in abandoned rodent burrows or other cavities. They live in colonies with a queen and workers, as described in theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Wasps). Option B (social bee) is incorrect, as yellow jackets are wasps, not bees, and they do not typically nest in trees. Option C (solitary wasp) is incorrect, as yellow jackets are social. Option D (ant with wings) is incorrect, as yellow jackets are distinct from ants.
NEW QUESTION # 53
The first step to obtain information regarding a pesticide would be to:
- A. Call your doctor
- B. Contact the EPA
- C. Read the label and/or SDS sheet
Answer: C
Explanation:
The pesticide label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are the primary sources of information about a pesticide, providing details on its use, hazards, and safety precautions. TheGeneral Pest Management:
Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 2: Pesticide Labels) emphasizes that the first step in obtaining information is to read the label and/or SDS sheet. Option A (contact the EPA) is unnecessary for routine information, as the label/SDS is readily available. Option C (call your doctor) is relevant for medical emergencies, not general information.
NEW QUESTION # 54
Which rodent requires a daily water source?
- A. Norway rat
- B. House mouse
- C. Deer mouse
Answer: A
Explanation:
Norway rats require a daily water source to survive, often living near water or in areas with high moisture. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 8:
Rodents) notes this as a key characteristic, making water sources a target for control. Option B (house mouse) and Option C (deer mouse) can survive on moisture from food and do not require a daily water source.
NEW QUESTION # 55
Mites are related to ticks; the itch mite and follicle mite are a problem for man and:
- A. Diagnosis and control should be done by a physician
- B. Require the use of residual pesticides for their control
- C. Are poisonous
Answer: A
Explanation:
Itch mites (e.g., scabies) and follicle mites (e.g., Demodex) affect humans and are medical concerns, not structural pest issues. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A (Chapter 7: Mites) advises that diagnosis and control should be done by a physician, as these mites require medical treatment (e.g., prescription creams). Option A (are poisonous) is incorrect, as they are not poisonous but cause irritation. Option C (residual pesticides) is not appropriate, as these are human parasites, not structural pests.
NEW QUESTION # 56
To get the most effective control of rats using poison baits, you need to:
- A. Place the baits out at night and remove them at dawn
- B. Place the baits out at dawn and remove them at night
- C. Reduce or eliminate food sources
Answer: C
Explanation:
Effective rat control with poison baits requires reducing or eliminating food sources to ensure rats are attracted to the bait rather than alternative food. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 8: Rodents) emphasizes this IPMapproach, as rats will ignore baits if other food is available. Option A and Option B (placing/removing baits at specific times) are impractical and less effective, as rats are nocturnal but may feed at other times.
NEW QUESTION # 57
Swarming ants and termites are similar, but the termite:
- A. Has bent antennae
- B. Does not have a waist
- C. Has a narrow waist
Answer: B
Explanation:
Swarming termites and ants can be distinguished by physical characteristics. Termites do not have a waist, as their body is broad and straight, while ants have a narrow, pinched waist. Additionally, termites have straight antennae, whereas ants have bent (elbowed) antennae. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Termites vs. Ants) highlights these differences. Option A (bent antennae) applies to ants, not termites. Option C (narrow waist) also describes ants, not termites.
NEW QUESTION # 58
When used in integrated bed bug elimination programs, TEMPRID:
- A. Efficacy is affected by heat treatments
- B. Applications cannot be made prior to heat treatments
- C. Efficacy is not affected by heat treatment; therefore TEMPRID can be applied before heat treatments
Answer: C
Explanation:
TEMPRID SC's efficacy is not affected by heat treatments, as its active ingredients (imidacloprid and beta-cyfluthrin) remain stable under high temperatures used in bedbug heat treatments. The TEMPRID SC label and theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category
7A(Chapter 7: Bedbugs) confirm that TEMPRID can be applied before heat treatments as part of an integrated approach, as heat drives bedbugs out of hiding, increasing their contact with the pesticide.
Option A (cannot be made prior to heat treatments) is incorrect, as the label allows this. Option B (efficacy affected by heat) is incorrect, as TEMPRID's performance is not diminished by heat.
NEW QUESTION # 59
At multi-family residences, the applicator business shall provide a notice to each occupied unit how far in advance?
- A. 48 hours
- B. 24 hours
- C. Prior to treatment
Answer: C
Explanation:
NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13) require that multi-family residences receive notice prior to treatment, but the exact timeframe is not specified as 24 or 48 hours in the regulation. Best practice, as noted in theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 2:
Notification Requirements), is to provide notice in advance, typically at least 24 hours, but the regulation itself uses the general term "prior." Option B (24 hours) and Option C (48 hours) are specific timeframes not mandated by the regulation.
NEW QUESTION # 60
Which answer best completes the following statement?
At multi-family residences, if the specific date of application is requested by ___ it must be given.
- A. OPRA
- B. The contracting party only
- C. Tenants and/or the contracting party
Answer: C
Explanation:
NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13) require that the specific date of pesticide application at multi- family residences be provided if requested by tenants and/or the contracting party (e.g., property manager). This ensures transparency for those directly affected by the application. Option A (contracting party only) is too restrictive, as tenants have a right to know. Option C (OPRA) refers to the Open Public Records Act, which is not relevant to this specific notification requirement.
NEW QUESTION # 61
The ___ tick is responsible for transmitting Lyme disease in New Jersey.
- A. Lone star
- B. Blacklegged
- C. Dog
Answer: B
Explanation:
The blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), also known as the deer tick, is the primary vector forLyme disease in New Jersey. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A (Chapter 7: Ticks) identifies this species as the main transmitter in the northeastern U.S. Option A (dog tick) transmits other diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Option B (lone star tick) is associated with other illnesses, not Lyme disease.
NEW QUESTION # 62
Which of the following identifying characteristics is true for ants?
- A. No waist in the body
- B. Wings of equal length
- C. Elbowed antennae
Answer: C
Explanation:
Ants are identified by their elbowed antennae, which bend at an angle, and a narrow, pinched waist.
TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Ants) lists this as a key characteristic. Option B (wings of equal length) applies to termites, not ants (ant wings are unequal in length). Option C (no waist) also describes termites, not ants.
NEW QUESTION # 63
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