Rodents
Ants
Occasional Invaders
Stingers & Biters
Misc.
True or False
100
The origin of this word means "to gnaw"
What is RODENT
100
This is a mix of sawdust and skeletal remains from carpenter ants, who prefer remodeling your water-damaged wood rather than clean woodworking...
What is "frass?"
100
"These are the largest heavyweight champions of the cockroach world, strutting around your kitchen and sewers like they own the place. Not content with just scaring you, they've got the audacity to fly, making your attempts to evict them a game of aerial combat you never signed up for!"
What is an "American Roach?"
100
Found on felines and has the ability to spread the plague. If it were our size, it could leap over buildings.
What is a "cat flea?"
100
Born from an ootheca, this prevalent insect loves restaurants. It's found throughout the world and can cause outbreaks of illness and allergic reactions in people. Great at outbreeding pesticide formulations over time.
What is the "German cockroach?"
100
It is recommended to use tracking powder on a drop ceiling tile
FALSE, the powder can fall when the tile is moved and is not safe
200
A severe and potentially deadly disease that affects the lungs. Symptoms usually start to show 1 to 8 weeks after contact with an infected rodent.
What is "HANTAVIRUS"
200
Not just a band from the 70's but generally the largest individual in the colony
Who is the "QUEEN?"
200
These flies love decaying plant and animal matter, also known as humpbacked flies....
What are "phorid flies?"
200
A hitchhiker with an oval shaped body that hides in cracks and crevices during the day and comes out at night to feed.
What is a " Bed Bug?"
200
Surviving against what were previously lethal doses...typically due to evolving genetics
what is pesticide resistance
200
Termites eat wood as their food
TRUE. They have a have protozoa and bacteria in their guts that allow them to easily break down cellulose fibers.
300
This variety of rodent is considered the world's #1 rodent pest
What is the house mouse (Mus musculus)
300
"These are the secret language of ants, the invisible breadcrumbs they leave behind to guide their fellow colony members to the promised land of food. It's like they're saying, 'Hey, check out this delicious crumb over here!' without ever uttering a word."
What is a "pheromone?"
300
"These minuscule acrobats might seem like they belong in a circus rather than your home, but don't be fooled by their size. These occassional invaders can catapult themselves several inches into the air, earning them the title of the flea of the soil. Just when you think you've caught one, boing! Off they go, leaving you scratching your head and your carpet."
What is a "Springtail?"
300
"This arachnid might sound like it prefers solitude, often hiding away and avoiding the limelight, but its bite reveals a more menacing side, proving that sometimes, it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for."
What is a "Recluse Spider?"
300
"This adjective describes conditions that pests find irresistible, much like guests to a buffet where they weren't invited."
What is "Conducive"
300
Moth flies (drain flies) are not good at flying and are more often seen walking or running on walls. When they do fly, they only fly a few feet.
True!
400
The amount of time it takes for a baby mouse to reach sexual maturity...
What is 5 - 8 weeks
400
If colony workers are the same size, they are monomorphic. When a colony has different sizes they are...
What is "polymorphic?"
400
"These sneaky little critters are the uninvited chefs of your pantry, turning your grains into their personal buffet. They're the reason your rice suddenly has an unexpected protein boost and your flour comes with an extra crunch."
THEY LOVE PET FOOD TOO
What is a "INDIAN MEAL MOTH"
400
"Don't let its colorful name fool you; this wasp takes defending its space very seriously, often being the most combative guest at any outdoor gathering."
What is a "Yellow Jacket?"
400
"These are the freeloaders of the pest world, making a home on the outside of their host's body. These are like the squatters of the insect kingdom, setting up camp on the skin, fur, or feathers of animals to feed on blood or tissue. From fleas and ticks to lice and mites, they're the unwelcome guests that can turn a cozy pet into a scratching nightmare."
What are "Ectoparasites?"
400
Yellow jackets only make nests in trees or on buildings (above ground).
False, they also make nests in the ground
500
Easter Island has a history of this and mice will resort to this when there is a severe lack of food and/or extreme stress
What is cannibalism
500
A more common name for winged alates, which are capable of reproducing...
What are "swarmers?"
500
These insects are sometimes called "hundred-leggers" and some species can inflict a painful bite but it is not lethal.
What is a "centipede?"
500
Not your typical handyman, this insect earns its stripes as nature's carpenter, boring holes in wood with the precision of a master craftsman, leaving homeowners buzzing with frustration. Hint: Only the females sting
What is a "CARPENTER BEE?"
500
Taking a holistic approach to pest problems. Using a combination of methods like biological control, habitat manipulation, and targeted pesticide application, minimizing the use of chemicals.
What is "INTERGRATED PEST MANAGMENT?"
500
Vitamin K is an antidote to reverse the affects of anticoagulant rodenticides
What is "False!"
"VITAMIN K1" (not K)
600
The nose is blunt, the ears are small and close-set and do not reach the eyes when pulled down. The tail is scaly, semi-naked and shorter than the head and body combined...
What is a Norway rat
600
Not an ant, but is commonly mistaken for a pavement ant. You may not know you have them until they swarm in the spring.
What is a "termite?"
600
These insects are sometimes called "roly-polies" because they roll up into a little ball when disturbed. They look like tiny armadillos...
What are "pillbugs?"
600
"Despite its name, this creature isn't a hairless troublemaker but a white-marked wasp known for its large, impressive nests and bold demeanor."
What is a "Bald Faced Hornet"
600
It's a standard measurement used in toxicology to determine the dose of a substance that is lethal to 50% of the test population. Essentially, it indicates the toxicity level of a substance by measuring the amount needed to cause death in half of the test subjects. It is often expressed in milligrams of substance per kilogram of body weight. It's a critical metric in assessing the potential hazards of various chemicals and substances.
What is the "LD 50?"
600
Pavement ants are only found outside or 1st floor/ground levels.
FALSE. They can nest on higher levels of a structure, especially where there is a source of moisture (bathroom).
700
Additional openings in a burrow used for escape purposes
What is a "bolt" hole
700
Like the 4 seasons of a year, these are the 4 stages of ant metamorphosis...
What is "egg, larva, pupa and adult?"
700
"These are the party crashers of the insect world, descending upon your home in large numbers each Fall on warm days like they're auditioning for a remake of 'The Fly.' They're the reason your cozy living room suddenly feels like a crowded airport terminal."
What are "Cluster Flies?"
700
This creature is the most deadliest animal in the world despite it's small size.
What is a "mosquito"
700
Regarding pesticide labels and toxicity levels, this signal word is the highest level of hazard.
What is "DANGER"
"warning" is moderate
"caution" is lowest
700
According to the label, "when applying bait 100 ft. past a man made structure" this also includes the back yard shed
True! (However a fence does not)
800
Type of teeth used for gnawing...
What are "incisors"
800
When squished, these ants smell like they can keep mosquitoes at bay...
What are "Citronella Ants?"
800
These nuisance pests are members of the arachnid family, reddish in color, 1/64" (.75mm) in size and invade structures in early spring & autumn.
What is a "clover mite?"
800
A small pest with a painless bite, leaving a bullseye behind with a terrible disease.
What is a "deer tick?"
800
This insect excretes an energy-rich, sugary honeydew that ants love to feed on...
What is an "aphid?"
800
Crayfish, Lobsters and Sowbugs are members of the class Crustacea.
True! Sowbugs are frequently found around water-soaked wood or in wet debris around plants, it is the principal crustacean that PMPs may encounter.