Cockroach Control Ass

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Cockroach Control $150.00

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I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that this CEU course is either approved or
accepted in my State for CEU credit. I understand State laws and rules change on a frequent
basis and I believe this course is currently accepted in my State for CEU or contact hour
credit, if it is not, I will not hold Technical Learning College responsible. I fully understand that
this type of study program deals with dangerous, changing conditions and various laws and
that I will not hold Technical Learning College, Technical Learning Consultants, Inc. (TLC)
liable in any fashion for any errors, omissions, advice, suggestions or neglect contained in this
CEU education training course or for any violation or injury, death, neglect, damage or loss of
your license or certification caused in any fashion by this CEU education training or course
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I affirm that I personally completed the entire text of the course. I also affirm that I
completed the exam without assistance from any outside source. I understand that it
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state or by the designation organization.
Grading Information
In order to maintain the integrity of our courses we do not distribute test scores,
percentages or questions missed. Our exams are based upon pass/fail criteria with
the benchmark for successful completion set at 70%. Once you pass the exam, your
record will reflect a successful completion and a certificate will be issued to you.
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Cockroach Control Assignment 11/1/2017
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Important Information about this Course (Disclaimer Notice)
This CEU course has been prepared to educate pesticide applicators and operators in general safety awareness of
dealing with the often-complex and various pesticide treatment sprays, devices, methods, and applications. This
course (manual) will cover general laws, regulations, required procedures and accepted policies relating to the use
of pesticides and herbicides. It should be noted, however, that the regulation of pesticides and hazardous
materials is an ongoing process and subject to change over time. For this reason, a list of resources is provided to
assist in obtaining the most up-to-date information on various subjects. This manual is a not a guidance document
for applicators or operators who are involved with pesticides. It is not designed to meet the requirements of the
United States Environmental Protection Agency or your local State environmental protection agency or health
department. This course manual will provide general pesticide safety awareness and should not be used as a
basis for pesticide treatment method/device guidance. This document is not a detailed pesticide informational
manual or a source or remedy for poison control.
Technical Learning College or Technical Learning Consultants, Inc. makes no warranty, guarantee or
representation as to the absolute correctness or appropriateness of the information in this manual and assumes no
responsibility in connection with the implementation of this information. It cannot be assumed that this manual
contains all measures and concepts required for specific conditions or circumstances. This document should be
used for educational purposes only and is not considered a legal document. Pesticides are poisonous. Always read
and carefully follow all precautions and safety recommendations given on the container label. Store all chemicals in
the original labeled containers in a locked cabinet or shed, away from food or feeds, and out of the reach of
children, unauthorized persons, pets, and livestock.
Confine chemicals to the property or plants being treated. Avoid drift onto neighboring properties, especially
gardens containing fruits and/or vegetables ready to be picked. Dispose of empty containers carefully. Follow label
instructions for disposal. Never reuse containers. Make sure empty containers are not accessible to children or
animals. Never dispose of containers where they may contaminate water supplies or natural waterways. Do not
pour down sink or toilet. Consult your county agricultural commissioner for correct ways of disposing of excess
pesticides. You should never burn pesticide containers.
Individuals who are responsible for pesticide storage, mixing and application should obtain and comply with the
most recent federal, state, and local regulations relevant to these sites and are urged to consult with the EPA and
other appropriate federal, state and local agencies.
USE PESTICIDES WISELY: ALWAYS READ THE ENTIRE PESTICIDE LABEL CAREFULLY, FOLLOW ALL
MIXING AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND WEAR ALL RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
GEAR AND CLOTHING. CONTACT YOUR STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL
PESTICIDE USE REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS.
NOTICE: MENTION OF PESTICIDE PRODUCTS IN THIS COURSE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ENDORSEMENT
OF ANY MATERIAL OR HERB OR HERBAL SUPPLEMENT. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PRODUCT’S LABEL
INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTICE
I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that this CEU course is either approved or accepted in my State
for CEU credit. I understand State laws and rules change on a frequent basis and I believe this course is currently
accepted in my State for CEU or contact hour credit, if it is not, I will not hold Technical Learning College
responsible. I also understand that this type of study program deals with dangerous conditions and that I will not
hold Technical Learning College, Technical Learning Consultants, Inc. (TLC) liable for any errors or omissions or
advice contained in this CEU education training course or for any violation or injury caused by this CEU education
training course material. I will call or contact TLC if I need help or assistance and double-check to ensure my
registration page and assignment has been received and graded.
Grading Information
In order to maintain the integrity of our courses we do not distribute test scores, percentages or questions missed.
Our exams are based upon pass/fail criteria with the benchmark for successful completion set at 70%. Once you
pass the exam, your record will reflect a successful completion and a certificate will be issued to you.
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Cockroach Control Answer Key
Name____________________________________________
Phone# _________________________________________________
You are solely responsible to ensure that this course is accepted for credit by
your State. Did you check with your State agency to ensure this course is
accepted for credit?
Method of Course acceptance confirmation. Please fill this section
Website __ Telephone Call___ Email____ Spoke to_______________________
Did you receive the approval number, if applicable? ________________
What is the course approval number, if applicable? ____________________
You are responsible to ensure that TLC receives the Assignment and Registration Key.
Please call us to ensure that we received it.
Multiple Choice. Pick only one answer per question. Exactly as in text.
Circle or Mark off, Underline or Bold the answer. Please circle the number of
the assignment version 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5
1. A B C D E F 22. A B C D E F 43. A B C D E F
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107. A B C D E F 154. A B C D E F
108. A B C D E F 155. A B C D E F
109. A B C D E F 156. A B C D E F
110. A B C D E F 157. A B C D E F
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. We will require all students to fax or e-mail a copy of their driver’s license with
the registration form.
2. You will need to pick one of the following five assignments to complete. This
selection process is based upon your last name. If your last name begins with an
A to E, you will pick assignment number 1, if your last name begins with the letter
F to L, you are to complete assignment number 2 and if your last name begins
with the letter M-P, you will pick assignment number 3 and if your last name
begins with the letter Q-S, you will pick assignment number 4, and if your last
name begins with the letter T-Z, you will pick assignment number 5.
Multiple Choice, please select one answer and mark it on the answer key. The
answer must come from the course text. (s) Means answer can be plural or
singular.
Assignment #1 for all pest applicators whose last name begins with
A-E you will find your assignment on pages 9-33.
Assignment #2 for all pest applicators whose last name begins

starting with the letter F-L, your assignment is found on pages 35-60.

starting with the letter M-P, your assignment is found on pages 61-86.

starting with the letter Q-S, your assignment is found on pages 87-
111.

starting with the letter T-Z, your assignment is found on pages 113-
137.
Rush Grading Service

If you need this assignment graded and the results mailed to you within a 48-
hour period, prepare to pay an additional rush service handling fee of $50.00.
This fee may not cover postage costs. If you need this service, simply write
RUSH on the top of your Registration Form. We will place you in the front of the
grading and processing line.
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2017 Changes to EPA’s Farm Worker Protection Standard
In late 2015 the Environmental Protection Agency issued the long awaited
revision to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). This law it is now technically
active and it will be enforced. Please keep in mind that the WPS covers both
restricted use AND general use pesticides. This course is not for worker and/or
handler training. Always follow the label and your State Pesticide Agency rules.
This course contains EPA’s federal rule requirements. Please be aware that
each state implements pesticide regulations that may be more stringent than
EPA’s regulations and these frequently are changed. Check with your state
environmental/pesticide agency for more information.
When you are finished with your assignment; please complete the
Registration page and the Customer Survey sheet. You can fax this
information to us.
Please fax the answer key to

TLC Western Campus Fax (928) 272-0747.
Call us a couple hours after faxing to ensure that we received your paperwork.
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Cockroach Control Assignment #1
For Students Names A-E
You will have 90 days from the start of this course to have successfully passed this assignment
with a score of 70 %. You may e mail the answers to TLC, [email protected] or fax the answers
to TLC, (928) 272-0747. This assignment is available to you in a Word Format on TLC’s Website.
You can find online assistance for this course on the in the Search function on Adobe Acrobat
PDF to help find the answers. Once you have paid the course fee, you will be provided complete
course support from Student Services (928) 468-0665.
Write your answers on the Answer Key found in the front of this assignment.
1. We will require all students to fax or e-mail a copy of their driver’s license with the registration
form.
2. You will need to pick one of the following five assignments to complete. This selection
process is based upon your last name. If your last name begins with an A to E, you will pick
assignment number 1, if your last name begins with the letter F to L, you are to complete
assignment number 2 and if your last name begins with the letter M-P, you will pick assignment
number 3 and if your last name begins with the letter Q-S, you will pick assignment number 4,
and if your last name begins with the letter T-Z, you will pick assignment number 5.
Multiple Choice, please select one answer and mark it on the answer key. The answer must
come from the course text. (s) Means answer can be plural or singular.
Label Requirements
1. When these requirements appear on pesticide labels, all end-users must meet them unless
exempt. Exempt end-users should voluntarily obey the requirements because of the dangers of
__________________.
A. Pesticide exposure D. Pesticide
B. Pesticide residues E. Exempt end-users
C. Display of information F. None of the Above
2. ___________________are intended to eliminate exposure to pesticides and to inform

employees about the occupational hazards of pesticides. These require employers to make sure
that employees are provided with:
A. Handler employer D. Pesticide
B. Pesticide residues E. Generic requirements
3. ____________________at a central location (WPS safety poster, the location of emergency

medical facilities, and a list of recent pesticide applications).
A. Instruction D. Special application
B. Notice E. Display of information
C. Generic requirements F. None of the Above
4. __________________exchanges between employers of agricultural workers and employers of

commercial (for-hire) pesticide applicators.
B. Details of information E. Monitoring of handlers
5. ___________________ about pesticide applications and information about pesticides used.

B. Notice E. Monitoring of handlers
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6. _____________________ of handlers who are using highly toxic pesticides.
B. Notice E. Monitoring
7. Instruction on equipment safety, including__________________.

B. Inspection and maintenance E. Monitoring of handlers
8. _________________ on the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of PPE.

9. ______________for handlers, including labeling information and safe operation of application

equipment.
B. Notice E. Special instructions
10. _________________ restrictions in nurseries and greenhouses.

WHO MUST PROTECT WORKERS AND HANDLERS?

11. Employers are responsible for making sure that workers and handlers receive the protections
required by the pesticide labeling and the WPS. The term “employer” has a special meaning in
the WPS — you are ___________________even though you are self-employed or use only
members of your own family to do the work on your establishment.
A. Handler employer D. An employer
B. Pesticide user E. Exempt end-users
C. Crop Adviser F. None of the Above
12. The WPS has very specific definitions for two types of employers. WPS requirements apply
only to ______________who meet those definitions.
A. Handler employer D. Pesticide applicator
C. Employers F. None of the Above
WPS EMPLOYER DEFINITIONS

Worker Employers:
Worker employers are people who:
13. Employ or contract for the services of workers (including _____________and members of
their family) for any type of compensation to perform tasks related to the production of agricultural
plants.
A. Handler employers D. Themselves
B. Pesticide applicators E. Exempt end-users
C. Crop Advisers F. None of the Above
14. Own or operate an agricultural establishment that uses such ____________. (See definition
of “owner,”.)
A. Workers D. Themselves
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15. If you are a______________________, you are responsible for providing your agricultural
worker employees with the protections that the WPS requires for workers. (In the WPS itself,
“worker employers” are called “agricultural employers.”)
A. Handler employer D. Worker employer
B. Crop Adviser E. Exempt end-users
C. Pesticide applicator F. None of the Above
Handler Employers:
Handler employers are people who:
16. Employ _________________(including members of their family), for any type of
compensation, or
A. Handler employer D. Workers
B. Pesticide handlers E. Exempt end-users
17. If you are a handler employer, you are responsible for providing the ____________you
employ with the protections that the WPS requires for handlers.
A. Handler employer D. Pesticide handlers
B. Pesticide workers E. Exempt end-users
If You Employ Supervisors

You must:
18. Require them to make sure the _________________they supervise comply with the WPS
and receive its protections.
A. Handler employees D. Workers and handlers
B. Pesticide employees E. Exempt end-users
C. Pesticide handlers F. None of the Above
19. Give them enough information and directions about the WPS requirements to make sure that
the __________________ they supervise receive the protections required by the WPS.
20. Tell them who is responsible for all actions necessary for compliance with the WPS. Even if
you assign _____________________ to carry out the duties required by the WPS, you are
responsible for making sure that all those duties are performed.
A. An employee D. Workers and handlers
General Duties of WPS

The general duties of the WPS require an agricultural employer or a pesticide handler-employer
to:
21. Assure that each ___________________ subject to the standard receives the required
protections.
A. Agricultural employer D. Worker and/or handler
B. Person E. Pesticide handler-employer
C. Workers F. None of the Above
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22. Assure that _______________subject to the standard is used in a manner consistent with
the labeling of the pesticide, including the requirements in the standard.
C. Any pesticide F. None of the Above
23. Provide sufficient information and directions to ________________or handler to assure that
each worker or handler receives the required protection. The information and directions must
specify which persons are responsible for actions required to comply with the standard.
B. Person E. Each person who supervises any worker
24. Require each person who supervises any worker or handler to assure compliance by the
worker or handler with the provisions of this standard and to assure that the _________________
receives the required protection (40 CFR).
25. The general duties also prohibit ________________from taking any retaliatory actions
against workers attempting to comply with this standard, or from taking any action that prevents
or discourages any worker or handler from complying or attempting to comply with the WPS.
C. Agricultural and handler employers F. None of the Above
Labeling
26. Requires everyone applying pesticides to ____________________on the pesticide
container's label.
A. Obey instructions printed D. Safely apply pesticides
B. Decontaminate supplies E. Wear personal protective equipment as noted
C. Find emergency assistance F. None of the Above
Summary of WPS Requirements

27. _______________________-- Applicators are prohibited from applying a pesticide in a way
that will expose workers or other persons. Workers are excluded from areas while pesticides are
being applied.
A. Restricted-entry intervals D. Protection during applications
B. Decontamination supplies E. Personal protective equipment
C. Emergency assistance F. None of the Above
28. _____________________ must be specified on all agricultural plant pesticide product labels.
Workers are excluded from entering a pesticide-treated area during the restricted-entry interval,
with only narrow exceptions.
A. Restricted-entry intervals D. Applying pesticides
29. _____________________ must be provided and maintained for handlers and early-entry
workers.
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30. __________________-- Workers must be notified about treated areas so they may avoid
inadvertent exposures.
B. Decontamination supplies E. Notification to workers
31. __________________ -- Handlers and workers must have an ample supply of water, soap,
and towels for routine washing and emergency decontamination.
32. _____________________ -- Transportation must be made available to a medical care facility

if a worker or handler may have been poisoned or injured. Information must be provided about
the pesticide to which the person may have been exposed.
33. __________________ Training is required for all workers and handlers, and a pesticide
safety poster must be displayed.
34. Access to labeling and site-specific information -- Handlers and workers must be informed
of__________________. Central posting of recent pesticide applications is required.
A. Restricted-entry intervals D. Pesticide label requirements
WHO DOES THE WPS PROTECT?

35. The WPS requires employers to take steps to protect two types of agricultural employees:
_________________________.
A. Worker and Agricultural employer D. Worker and/or handler
B. Worker and Person E. Worker and Pesticide handler-employer
C. Workers and Supervisors F. None of the Above
36. The terms “worker” and “pesticide handler” are defined very specifically in the WPS, and
_________________who meet these definitions must comply with the WPS.
B. Employers of persons E. Pesticide handler-employer
37. Depending on the tasks being performed, you may need to provide the same __________
with worker protections on some occasions and pesticide handler protections on other occasions.
C. Employee F. None of the Above
38. ______________of agricultural establishments and members of their immediate family are
exempt from many WPS requirements.
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WORKERS
39. A worker is anyone who: (1) is _______________for any type of compensation and (2) is
doing tasks, such as harvesting, weeding, or watering, relating to the production of agricultural
plants on a farm, forest, nursery, or greenhouse.
A. Agricultural employer D. Employed (including self-employed)
40. This term does not include persons who are employed by a commercial establishment to
perform tasks as_______________.
B. Crop advisors E. Crop advisors
PESTICIDE HANDLERS
41. A pesticide handler is anyone who: is employed (including self-employed) for any type of
compensation by _______________or a commercial pesticide handling establishment that uses
pesticides in the production of agricultural plants on a farm, forest, nursery, or greenhouse.
A. Product labeling D. An agricultural establishment
B. Use of soil fumigant E. Application of pesticides
C. Restricted-entry interval F. None of the Above
And is doing any of the following tasks:

42. Assisting with the ______________, including incorporating the pesticide into the soil after
the application has occurred.
B. Soil fumigant E. Application of pesticides
43. Entering a greenhouse or other enclosed area after application and before the inhalation
exposure level listed on the product labeling has been reached or one of the WPS ventilation
criteria have been met to: – operate ventilation equipment, –________________, such as tarps,
used in fumigation, or – check air concentration levels.
A. Product labeling D. Entering an agricultural establishment
B. Adjust or remove coverings E. Application of pesticides
44. Entering a treated area outdoors after _____________to adjust or remove soil coverings,
such as tarpaulins.
B. Application of any soil fumigant E. Application of pesticides
45. Performing tasks as a crop advisor: – during any pesticide application, – before any
inhalation exposure level or ventilation criteria listed in the labeling has been reached or one of
the WPS ventilation criteria has been met, –____________________.
C. During any restricted-entry interval F. None of the Above
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NOT A HANDLER
46. A person is not a _______________if he or she only handles pesticide containers that have
been emptied or cleaned according to instructions on pesticide product labeling or, if the labeling
has no such instructions, have been triple-rinsed or cleaned by an equivalent method, such as
pressure rinsing.
A. Agricultural employer D. Handler
47. A person is not a ____________ if he or she (1) is only handling pesticide containers that are
unopened and (2) is not, at the same time, also doing any handling task (such as mixing or
loading).
48. You are not a _____________ if you: purchase pesticides and transport them unopened to
an establishment. Carry unopened containers into a pesticide storage facility. Transport
unopened containers to the site where they are to be mixed, loaded, or applied.
49. You are a _____________if you are loading unopened water-soluble packets into a mixing
tank (because you are mixing and loading the pesticide).
Four Basic Requirements of WPS

These regulations contain four basic requirements:
50. Workers are___________________.
A. Not allowed to drink pesticide(s) D. Not allowed in the restricted entry intervals (REI)
B. To wear PPE E. Not to be sprayed with pesticides
C. Allowed to preform handling activities F. None of the Above
Brownbanded Cockroach
51. Both nymphs and adults of this species are _____________and can be distinguished easily
by the presence of two angled or transverse bands across the base of the wings and abdomen.
A. Black D. Internode
B. Red E. Detritivore
C. Light brown F. None of the Above
52. Adult males are 1/2 to 5/8 inch long; the female is slightly shorter. Though both have wings,
only the _________________ can fly.
A. Male D. Nymphs and adults
B. Female E. Instars
C. TV roaches F. None of the Above
53. The ____________ carries each egg capsule for only a day or two before attaching it to a
protected surface.
A. Adult males D. Dealates
B. Female E. Phytotoxemia
C. Ovipositor F. None of the Above
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54. The egg capsules are usually______________________, and most of the eggs hatch within
50 days.
A. Diapause D. Deposited in clusters or rows
B. Cursorial E. Deposited in frass
C. Scutellum F. None of the Above
55. Approximately 5 to 18 egg capsules are produced per female, each containing 19 eggs.
About 3 to 9 months are required to complete the ______________________.
A. Diapause D. Defoliate, defoliation
B. Estivation E. Reproductive cycle
C. Metamorphosis F. None of the Above
56. ____________________ prefer a dry, warm environment. They are generally found on
ceilings, high on walls, and in light switches, closets and furniture. In some places they are known
as "TV roaches" because of their frequent presence in living-room furniture and appliances.
A. Adult males D. Nymphs and adults
B. Female E. Reproductives
57. The wings of ___________________ cover their abdomens, while the females’ wings are
shorter. The yellow bands across the back are more pronounced on nymphs than on adults.
B. Female E. Dealates
58. These cockroaches are quite active, and the adults, especially the males, fly rapidly when
disturbed. Both ________________may jump to escape danger.
A. Adult males D. Adults and nymphs
C. Dealates F. None of the Above
59. The ________________carries her egg capsule for only a day or two before gluing it to a
protected surface underneath or inside furniture, in a closet or on the ceiling in a darkened room.
They can also be found in televisions and other appliances.
A. Adult female D. Nymphs and adults
B. Detritivores E. Dealates
C. Pedipalps F. None of the Above
60. Brownbanded cockroaches are more apt to be found in homes, apartments, hotels, motels,
nursing homes and hospitals than in restaurants, grocery stores and other commercial
establishments. They prefer starchy foods and appear to have lower water requirements than
_________________.
A. American Cockroaches D. Nymphs and adults
B. German cockroaches E. Other cockroaches
61. They can occupy drier locations within a building. _________________ frequently are found
on ceilings in dark or dimly lit rooms, behind picture frames, in light switches, in upper walls of
cabinets and closets, or on undersides of furniture and inside upholstered furniture. Because
brownbanded cockroaches are found in so many locations they may be more difficult to control.
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American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
62. The American cockroach is the largest of the common species, growing to a length of 1 1/2
to 2 inches. It is reddish-brown with a light yellow band around the edge of the _____________.
A. Petiole D. Exoskeleton
B. Proboscis E. Crepuscular
C. Head shield F. None of the Above
63. Adults of both sexes have__________________, but seldom fly. They are, however, capable
of gliding flights.
A. Pedipalps D. Well-developed wings
B. Forbs E. Pronotums
C. Imagoes F. None of the Above
64. ___________________ are smaller than adults, grayish-brown in color and less fully winged.
A. Instars D. Nymphs and adults
B. Female E. Nymphal cockroaches
65. The adult female usually drops her egg capsule within a day after it is formed. She often
places the capsule near a food or water source or in a location where it can be covered with
___________________.
A. Frass D. Miscellaneous debris
B. Endosperm E. Poikilotherm
C. Capsule F. None of the Above
66. Occasionally, she glues the capsule to some surface with secretions from her mouth. The
capsule may be _____________________in moist wood, in cracks in bark or in whorls of plants.
A. Ovipositor D. Overwinter
B. Diapause E. Deposited outdoors
American Cockroach
67. ___________________of this species are 1 1/2 to 2 inches long. They are the largest of all
the cockroaches common in the World.
A. Adult males D. Adults
C. Instars F. None of the Above
68. Both _________________ are shiny, reddish brown with a pale brown or yellow band around
the edge of the head and back. The wings of both the male and female extend slightly beyond the
body.
B. Female E. Male and female
69. The female produces 15 to 90 egg capsules, each containing 14 to 16 eggs. Egg capsules
are deposited near a _________________ where the majority of eggs hatch within 60 days.
A. Dactyl D. Endosperm
B. Internode E. Scutellum
70. The ________________ is completed in 12 to 18 months.

A. Overwinter D. Defoliate, defoliation
B. Dealate E. Reproductive cycle
C. Overwinter F. None of the Above
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Oriental Cockroach
71. The ______________carries an egg capsule for about 30 hours and then drops or attaches it
to a protected surface near food. On average, a female produces eight egg capsules, each
containing 16 eggs which hatch within 60 days.
A. Dealates D. Reproductives
B. Nymphs E. Female
C. Roach F. None of the Above
72. The __________________ of this roach is completed in 6 to 9 months.

A. Egg capsule D. Reproductive cycle
B. Mating E. Life cycle
C. Completion F. None of the Above
73. ________________ prefer damp, cool, dark areas. They are generally found in sewer drains,
crawl space areas, basements, cellars, or on the first floor of buildings.
A. Nymphs D. Dealates
B. Roaches E. Adult males
C. Water bugs F. None of the Above
74. Infestations by this roach are most frequently found during spring (_______________) and
fall (October). They may spend considerable time outdoors during warm weather.
A. March to June D. April and May
B. June and July E. May or June
C. August F. None of the Above
Wood Cockroach
75. This group of roaches causes occasional problems in homes and public places. They are
seen in late _______________, especially after rains.
76. This roach is often confused with both adult American and________________. However, the
wood roach is chestnut brown and has a dull white band around the edges of the head and back.
A. Females D. Oriental roaches
B. Roaches E. One generation per year
C. Adults F. None of the Above
77. Adults are 1 to 1 1/4 inches long. ____________ have wings covering only about half the
body and do not fly. Males have wings longer than the body and are excellent fliers.
A. Females D. Adult males
B. Roaches E. Instars
78. Females produce about 30 egg capsules, each containing about 32 to 36 eggs. This roach
completes _________________.
A. Her work D. The life cycle
B. Nymphet stage E. One generation per year
C. Egg laying F. None of the Above
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79. Wood cockroaches are usually found in wood piles, hollow trees or under loose bark.
Buildings in wooded areas are prone to have problems with wood roaches during rainy periods.
Although this roach prefers to live outside, __________________ are attracted to light and may
enter buildings. They are sometimes brought in along with firewood, but do not usually survive or
multiply inside buildings.
B. Roaches E. Dealates
80. The _______________is slightly more than 1 inch long and is a uniform, very dark brown to
black. The head shield is a solid dark color.
B. Roaches E. Nymphs
C. Adult F. None of the Above
81. Both ________________have wings longer than their bodies and are capable of flying or
gliding.
A. Dealates and Instars D. Nymphs and Adults
B. Roaches E. Males and females
C. Adults and Instars F. None of the Above
82. Nymphs are smaller than adults and have only partially developed wings. ______________
usually carry their egg capsules for a day or two before attaching them to the outside surfaces of
buildings and other protected sites near the ground.
B. Roaches E. Adult females
83. These ________________ live primarily outdoors and prefer wood, leaf litter, trash piles and
other humid sites with abundant organic matter. They also hide under rocks, ground cover and
building materials. They may enter homes with infested firewood during seasonal migrations.
B. Roaches E. Cockroaches
Habitat
84. The Smokybrown cockroach has a great tendency to lose moisture through the cuticle and
thus requires water every two to three days. These requirements are important to remember
when implementing your _____________________.
A. Treatment D. Control program
B. Monitoring E. Roach extermination program
C. Penetration F. None of the Above
85. This pest is most likely found in areas which are protected, moist, dark, relatively warm and
free from the _____________________. In nature, tree holes and the canopies of palm trees
offer the ideal environment in which this bug can thrive.
A. Pesticide D. Desiccating effects of air flow
B. Dry habitat E. Treatment
C. Deep penetration F. None of the Above
Control Smokybrown Cockroaches

86. Eliminate or alter any conditions which encourage the ________________ of the roaches.
These pests thrive in dark, humid areas which have little or no air flow.
A. Life cycle D. Presence and/or reproduction
B. Moist habitat E. Removal and destroying hiding areas
C. Deeper penetration F. None of the Above
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87. Spray exterior of structure with Suspend SC, Demon WP or Cynoff WP. These odorless
insecticides will give a quick knockdown of bugs while lasting for several weeks, usually yielding
about a ___________________.
A. 90 day residual D. 30 day residual
B. 10 day residual E. 50 day residual
C. 1 inch penetration F. None of the Above
88. Spray any crack, crevice or entry point on the outside of the structure. This includes treating
around all windows, doors, vents and in ____________________ of brick veneer. Also spray tree
trunks, from ground to crotch of tree, but no higher than six feet.
A. Areas D. Areas roaches like to hide
B. Weep holes E. And outside
89. All ____________________ should be sprayed with insecticide. These exterior surfaces
should be treated 3 to 4 times each year.
A. Interiors D. Grass and bushes
B. Moist habitats E. Roaches
C. Mulched areas F. None of the Above
90. If necessary, _________________ in the following areas: basements, garages, carports,

attics, closets, laundry rooms.
A. Trap D. Dust
B. B and G E. Spray indoors
C. C/C F. None of the Above
91. Also treat beneath and behind large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, etc.) or other areas
where these ________________. (Spraying all of your baseboards with any bug spray is not
necessary!)
A. Thrive in the dark D. Pests live
B. Have a moist habitat E. Roaches prefer to hide
C. Penetrate F. None of the Above
92. Indoor areas should be treated_____________.

A. Indoor areas D. 2 to 3 times per year
B. Delta Dust E. 1 to 2 times per year
C. Spraying F. None of the Above
93. Hollow blocks or other areas such as behind brick walls and along plumbing lines should be
treated with __________________.
A. Indoor areas D. Hollow blocks
B. Delta Dust E. Crusader Duster
94. Although many dusts will kill roaches, ________________ is water-proof and will not be
destroyed by the moist habitat of the Smokybrown as would other dusts.
95. For deeper penetration and better distribution of insecticide dust, use a _______________.
Delta Dust should be used once each year or as needed.
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Asian Cockroach Blattella asahinai
96. The Asian cockroach was identified as a __________________to the United States in 1986
when a professional pest control operator collected these insects in Lakeland, Florida.
A. Asian cockroach(es) D. Wood cockroach(es)
B. German cockroach(es) E. Newly introduced species
C. American cockroach(es) F. None of the Above
97. He referred to them as German cockroaches, Blattella germanica (L.), but noted that their
behavior was unlike any other _________________ that he had previously encountered. Upon
further investigation the cockroaches were found to be B. asahinai, Asian cockroaches.
A. Asian cockroach(es) D. Male tergal glands
B. German cockroach(es) E. Wood cockroach(es)
Distribution and Habits

98. The Asian cockroach was first described in 1981 from insects collected on Okinawa Island,
Japan. It is most likely that ____________was introduced into the United States through imports
from Japan.
A. Asian cockroach(es) D. B. asahinai
99. Since the first identification of ________________in Lakeland (Polk County), it has been
reported from Marion County in central Florida to Broward County in southwest Florida.
B. German cockroach(es) E. B. asahinai
100. The primary habitat of the ____________________ is outdoors in shaded mulched or

composted areas, such as landscaping and gardens, where fresh plant litter accumulates.
A. Asian cockroach(es) D. Water bug
101. Populations of 30,000 to 250,000 insects per acre have been reported. Members of this
species are strong fliers, unlike their close relative, the ___________________.
A. Asian cockroach(es) D. Polish cockroach
102. They may invade structures but indoor infestations are rare occurrences. They become
_______________________and are attracted to light-colored surfaces and brightly lit areas.
B. German cockroach(es) E. Indoor infestations
103. _____________________ will take flight during the day if disturbed. The presence of this
pest is obvious since their peak activity period coincides with our leisure time.
A. Asian cockroach(es) D. Males
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Description
104. _____________________ are almost identical to German cockroaches. Chemical analysis
by gas chromatography will confirm the species.
105. However, there are also slight morphological differences between B. asahinai and B.
germanica. _______________ adults have longer and narrower wings than those of German
cockroaches.
C. Black F. None of the Above
106. There are also differences between ___________in the shape of the male tergal glands.
A. Asian cockroach(es) D. Female tergal glands
B. German cockroach(es) E. The species
107. Asian cockroach females produce _____________and nymphs are smaller than that of
German cockroaches.
A. Females D. Smaller egg capsules
B. Roaches E. Wings
108. Asian cockroach first instars have 23 antennal segments while German cockroach first
instars have 24 to 25. Finally, margins of the abdomen and spots along the abdominal midsection
of B. asahinai late instars _____________, whereas those areas are lightly pigmented in B.
germanica.
A. Appear red D. Are small
B. Appear white E. Are large
C. Appear black F. None of the Above
Life Cycle
109. Female Asian cockroaches have a lifetime reproductive potential for producing
approximately four egg capsules, each averaging____________.
A. 137 nymphs D. 3700 nymphs
B. 100 nymphs E. 370 nymphs
C. 37 nymphs F. None of the Above
110. Immatures take approximately 67 days to reach adulthood. Females can then live for 104
days and males can live for_______________.
A. 49 days D. 149 days
B. 49 weeks E. 490 days
C. 49 years F. None of the Above
111. Females can produce their first egg capsule ____________after adult eclosion, and can
drop another 20 days later.
B. 33 days E. 13 days
C. 3 days F. None of the Above
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112. Adults are abundant ________________and again August through September. Nymphs
predominate May through August.
C. February through May F. None of the Above
Management
113. _______________ of Asian cockroaches is difficult due to their mobility and abundance of
population sites.
A. Typically treatment D. Management
B. Control E. Numerous infestations
C. Tracking F. None of the Above
114. Traditional treatments using _______________inside and around the perimeter of a

structure are ineffective due to numerous infestations in mulched and wooded areas.
A. Traps D. B and G
B. Control E. Residual sprays
C. Dusts F. None of the Above
115. Plus, adults enter homes through windows and doorways, avoiding areas typically treated
for ____________________of German cockroaches.
A. Typically treated D. Less attractive
C. Susceptible F. None of the Above
116. Sodium vapor lamps for security lighting and yellow incandescent bulbs for porch lighting
are both less attractive to adults and would thereby __________________of adult insects to
lighting near buildings.
B. Control E. Reduce attraction
117. Although Asian cockroaches are susceptible to all pesticides, toxic pelletized baits scattered
outdoors have___________________.
A. Typically been treated D. Are less attracted
B. Been controlled E. Provided the most reliable control
C. Been susceptible F. None of the Above
118. The ________________for a pesticide or herbicide to enter the body are: inhalation, skin
and eye contact, ingestion, and injection.
A. Prevention techniques D. Direction
B. Basic cycle E. Methods
C. Basic routes F. None of the Above
119. The prevention of entry by one of these routes can be accomplished by control mechanisms
such as engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and ________________________.
A. Prevention D. Can be minimized
B. Basic routes E. Administrative controls
C. Safety F. None of the Above
120. Each route can be minimized by a variety of _____________________depending on the

hazard and operation.
A. Prevention methods D. Techniques
C. Control measures F. None of the Above
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Madagascan Giant Hissing Roaches
121. The cockroach family, to which Madagascan roaches belong, is among the most primitive of
the winged insects. The nearest relatives to ________________include mantids, grass-hoppers,
stick insects, and termites.
A. Bees D. Beetles
B. Cockroaches E. Bed bugs
C. Winged insects F. None of the Above
122. There are at least 3,500 known species living today, in__________________, most of
which originate in the tropics.
A. 500 genera D. On this planet
B. 450 genera E. USA
C. 400 genera F. None of the Above
123. As a group, cockroaches exhibit a __________________of sizes, colors, and habits.

A. Diurnal D. Wide diversity
B. Small diversity E. Cornucopia
C. Commensally F. None of the Above
124. Although they have an infamous reputation as household pests, in reality only about half a
dozen species (less than one percent of all known forms) have __________________with
humans.
A. Diurnal skills D. Negative associations
B. Exhibited hostility E. Toxic relationships
C. Made friends F. None of the Above
125. Many species are diurnal, some are_______________________, and others live in the
ground or are wood-boring. Some, such as the Madagascan roach, do not have wings.
A. Intellectual D. Scavengers
B. Semiaquatic E. Toxic
C. Hostile F. None of the Above
126. About a dozen or so species live _______________________ in the nests of ants, wasps,
or termites.
A. Diurnal D. As scavengers outdoors near
B. Near and E. As friends
127. There are also roach species that inhabit caves with bats or live in the desert. The majority
of cockroaches in tropical countries exist as scavengers outdoors, feeding on vegetation and
organic matter in_________________________.
A. Their nests D. Outdoors
B. The tropics E. An apparently harmless fashion
C. Dry areas F. None of the Above
128. The toxicity of the Thailand and Middle-Asian cobra venoms as well as of their isolated
components (_____________________and some others) for cockroach Gromphadorhina
portentosa was studied.
A. Poisons D. Neurotoxins, cytotoxins, phospholipases
B. Sugars E. Toxic
C. Vapors F. None of the Above
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129. It was found that, as compared to mammals, cockroaches are _______________to cobra
venoms and their components.
A. Diurnal D. Scavengers
B. More resistant E. Toxic
C. Related F. None of the Above
Cockroach Management Strategies

Prevention
130. ___________________of roach colonies can be prevented by close inspection of incoming
merchandise, such as food boxes, beverage cartons, appliances, furniture and clothing.
A. Entry and establishment D. Avoid unnecessary control
B. Elimination E. Developed resistance
C. Should not be left F. None of the Above
131. Caulking or puttying areas such as cracks and crevices around kitchen cabinets, bathtubs,
water and plumbing pipes, cracks on floors and walls, and exterior windows and doors can
eliminate most hiding places and__________________.
A. Cannot elevate growth D. Help reduce the cockroach population
B. Can eliminate E. Helps develop resistance
132. Other structural modifications, such as weather stripping and pipe collars, also help to
__________________________________.
A. Increase protection D. Avoid unnecessary growth
B. Can eliminate E. Reduce cockroach entry and establishment
C. Kill the pests F. None of the Above
Sanitation
133. Good housekeeping is the most important factor in preventing and ___________________
A. Cannot forgotten D. Controlling cockroach populations
B. Elimination E. Reducing resistance
134. Cockroaches___________________, water and shelter. Do not allow food particles to

remain on shelves or floors.
A. Cannot live without food D. Avoid unnecessary food stuffs
B. Can eliminate E. Have developed resistance
C. Storage areas should not be left F. None of the Above
135. Dishes should not be left unwashed after a meal, particularly overnight. Clean areas under
refrigerators, stoves, sinks and furniture regularly to remove bits of food that have accumulated. If
pets are fed indoors, _______________________, especially overnight. Store pet food in tight
containers, and clean litter boxes frequently.
A. Use baits D. Avoid unnecessary food
B. Use dusts E. Teach pets to deal with the cockroaches
136. Keep all food items covered or in a refrigerator at all times between uses. Empty garbage
and _____________________and keep refuse in a covered container away from the residence.
A. Burn it D. Avoid unnecessary
B. Eliminate extra humans E. Develop control methods
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137. If possible, _____________________. Common sources include leaking faucets and pipes,
drains, toilet tanks, wash basins and sink traps, aquaria and water-filled tubs. Pets' water dishes,
beverage bottles or cartons, and pipe condensation can provide an adequate water supply for
roaches. Roach breeding is encouraged by clutter.
A. Move D. Avoid unnecessary outdoor activities
B. Use dusts E. Use DDT
C. Call pest control F. None of the Above
138. Avoid unnecessary storage of corrugated paper boxes, piles of paper bags, newspaper,
magazines, and ________________________________.
A. Concrete D. Metal
B. Beer E. Motor oil
C. Boric acid F. None of the Above
Chemical Control
139. Cockroaches have been the target of many insecticides over the years but they have
_________________________________to several of them.
A. Cannot escape D. Learned to avoid eating
B. Eliminated E. Developed resistance
C. Evolved F. None of the Above
140. Attempts to use pheromones as sex lures or to sterilize male cockroaches have thus far not
__________________ on a large scale.
A. Proved practical D. Proved cost effective
B. Worked E. Developed resistance
C. Impressed F. None of the Above
141. ___________________such as diatomaceous earth to penetrate their protective cuticles

may work in individual households as a nonpoisonous alternative.
A. Dusts D. Avoid unnecessary dusting
B. Salts E. Spraying pesticides
C. Sprinkling abrasives F. None of the Above
142. Once the cuticle is abraded, the roaches die of dehydration. Also effective is ___________,
which is both abrasive and poisonous to cockroaches.
A. Crack and crevice or C/C D. Dust and aerosol
B. Drione Dust E. Boric acid powder
C Application method F. None of the Above
143. ________________cockroaches from multiplying is to keep a clean house and block their
access to water, which they need to survive.
A. Crack and crevice or C/C D. The best way to prevent
B. Drione Dust will control E. Crusader Hand Dust will kill
C Application of pesticide to F. None of the Above
144. American cockroaches are very easy to keep and rear in the laboratory and make excellent
subjects for experimentation because of their large size and___________________.
B. Drione Dust E. Crusader Hand Duster
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Treatment Methods
145. The disadvantage is that the treatments need to be where the roaches are hiding.
Cockroaches have been seen thriving less than a foot away from__________________.
B. Drione Dust E. A treated surface
146. Their path of feeding and moving to and from shelter never crossed the_______________.
This enabled them to live virtually on top of treated areas and yet still survive.
B. Treated surfaces E. Crusader Hand Duster
Cracks and Crevice

147. When roaches began to build resistance to chemicals and manufacturers designed their
products with less volatility, new packaging and treatment techniques became necessary. These
new trends became known as "_______________".
148. Basically, ____________ means applying the chemical into the cracks and crevices
suspected of harboring roaches.
149. There are two types of products commonly used for this purpose: _______________.
150. In fact, a good pest control technician should be able to get roach control with nothing more
than _____________ if he or she knows where to do the application.
A. Crack and crevice or C/C D. Dust
151. ________________ has solved many roach problems. Apply it in cracks and crevices,
behind cabinets and major appliances, in wall voids and electric outlets.
152. This requires a lot of work and this product can be messy to work with, but provides the
____________________ when used properly.
153. Use a _______________ for the application. Since dust can be messy to work with,
aerosol products became popular throughout the 1980's.
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154. The professional line of products which is discussed are truly effective and not commonly
available. Their ________________ are effective because insects have not been able to build
resistance.
B. Active ingredients E. Crusader Hand Duster
155. There are several stories of super roaches and the fact that "even the bugman" couldn't get
rid of "my" roaches, but what it all boils down to is the ___________________ and the choice of
product. If the products used are the ones as mentioned above and the treatment is thorough
and complete, there is little chance of any roach surviving nor of re-infestation.
156. Most insects, certainly roaches, cannot live where _____________has been applied. That
being said, all you need to do is apply it wherever roaches want to be. This process of
eliminating their nest sights eliminates their population.
B. Drione E. Crusader Hand Duster
157. The reason they appear to be "resistant" in most cases is that they are simply avoiding
treated areas. This can happen when products are mixed at higher rates or when applicators fall
victim to treating the same areas over and over again. The roaches which survive all these
____________ are the ones which are going where the applicator has failed to treat.
B. Drione Dust E. Applications
158. Today, these problems have been all but eliminated with the____________. These new
methods are both safer and easier to do.
B. Latest treating methods E. Crusader Hand Duster
159. Although _____________has long been the main method to get roach control, baiting has
become a legitimate method as new baits hit the market. These products have been tested and
proven effective.
B. Drione Dust E. Spraying
Residual Sprays
160. These formulations are oil-based or water-based emulsions and water-based suspensions
(_______________). They are available in ready-to-use pressurized containers or non-
pressurized containers with built-in spray pumps.
A. Residual sprays D. Oil-based insecticides
B. Wettable powders E. Oil-based sprays
161. __________________ also can be purchased as concentrates to mix with water before
applying with a compressed-air sprayer, plunger-type sprayer or paint brush.
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162. Be careful when using _______________; they may stain, dull or damage certain floor tiles,
linoleum, painted surfaces, plaster, plastics, houseplants, carpets and carpet backing.
163. ________________ can create a fire hazard when used near an open flame (pilot lights,
gas stoves, furnaces). Water emulsions may stain wallpaper, light-colored carpets, draperies or
other materials.
164. They can short out electrical circuits, and are inferior to _______________ on impervious
surfaces such as glass or metal.
165. ________________ must be frequently agitated in the spray tank, but they leave the most
active residues, especially on porous surfaces such as unpainted wood, mortar or concrete block.
166. ________________ are generally easy and fast to apply. The spray should wet or dampen
the treated surface; do not allow spray to puddle or run off. When treating for cockroaches, pay
particular attention to cracks and crevices. Exposed surfaces, especially those used to prepare
foods, should usually not be treated with sprays.
Dusts
167. _________________sometimes suffices as the only treatment for cockroaches, but is most
often a supplemental treatment.
A. Residual sprays D. Oil-based
B. Wettable powders E. Insecticide dust
168. _____________ generally have longer residual action than sprays, but are ineffective if they
become damp.
B. Wettable powders E. Baits
169. Dusts are useful in cockroach control because they can be placed deep in cracks, crevices
and wall voids; under refrigerators and furniture; around pipes, tunnels and conduits; on very
smooth or very rough surfaces; and in other places not treatable with_______________.
B. Wettable powders E. Other formulations
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170. Do not use dusts for treating large surfaces because they leave unsightly deposits. Also,
cockroaches avoid ____________________and will not walk through thick layers of the material.
C. Heavy deposits F. None of the Above
171. Use light pressure on the application device to minimize the amount of dust in living areas.
Apply _____________________as light, even residues that are barely visible.
Baits
172. Several cockroach ____________________ are sold in ready-to use containers. They also
can be made using a combination of food attractants and a toxicant. If cockroaches will not feed
on the bait, the insecticide has no effect.
173. Thus, it is important not to contaminate stored _________________ with organic solvents,
other insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers.
B. Wettable powders E. Bait
174. Baits are usually long lasting and often work well in areas that cannot be effectively sprayed
or dusted. ___________________ are often most useful when used in conjunction with a residual
spray or dust.
175. ___________________ give best results in buildings where there are few alternative food
supplies.
176. Always use a sufficient number of ______________to adequately treat an area where
cockroaches are to be controlled. Examine the bait containers frequently to ensure they remain
fresh and the bait is not depleted.
A. Residual sprays D. Bait containers
177. Baits have always been available, but roaches seemed to be indifferent to them. Although
some roaches would feed and die, it was not likely that you would be able to _______________
with baits alone. Now, we have products like Maxforce and Avert. These materials are deadly for
roaches.
A. Residual sprays D. Control infestations
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178. If you spray several properties or apartments and intend on doing a lot of baiting you should
consider getting the________________. It uses the same Maxforce Gel in smaller cartridges
which are loaded in the gun allowing for precise controlled applications and placements.
A. Maxforce Bait Gun D. Oil-based
179. They have been formulated with attractants which roaches cannot resist. You should be
able to get complete control in homes, apartments and townhouses without having to do any
___________________. The advantage of these products is that you are able to apply them with
a minimum of preparation.
A. Spraying D. Oil-based
180. If you are careful, you should be able to apply Maxforce without having to remove anything
from cabinets. _______________comes in an aerosol can which enables you to deliver the bait
deep in wall voids where the roaches are hiding. The amazing thing about these products is that
roaches love them to death.
A. Spray D. Maxforce
B. Avert E. Aerosol insecticides
181. In fact, roaches will ignore bait placements that have been made over treated surfaces, so
make sure to apply Maxforce or Avert where you are certain _______________has been applied.
In general, make your placements about 2 – 3 feet apart.
C. No residual pesticide F. None of the Above
182. In the average cabinet, you will need to make 6-8 placements with Maxforce. Since
Maxforce comes out like toothpaste, it is difficult to penetrate voids with it. Use _____________
for these hard to penetrate nest sites.
183. Avert is a different flavor than __________ and when the two are used together, you will get
the quickest results. This is achieved because you are offering the insects a variety of food.
184. By having___________, the roaches are more likely to find one of the products. Since
roaches will change their diet, having an option ensures they will find one if they don't' like the
other.
Aerosols
185. Aerosol insecticides may or may not have_________________.
A. Spray power D. Maxforce
B. Residual activity E. Aerosol insecticides strength
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186. A non-residual spray alone may not provide a high degree of control, but when used with a
_________________, a high degree of control can be achieved.
A. Spray D. Residual spray or dust
187. ______________ are useful for determining the location and extent of a cockroach
infestation. Small amounts of pesticide applied to hidden areas and shelters force cockroaches to
evacuate and move across previously treated surfaces.
A. Sprays D. Non-residual aerosols
188. Residual aerosols should be used in the same manner as other types of______________.
A. Sprays D. Residual aerosols
B. Residual sprays E. Aerosol insecticides
Inorganic insecticides
189. Boric acid and powders of _______________ and diatomaceous earth are examples of
inorganic insecticides that can be used effectively for cockroach control in homes.
A. Silica aero gel D. Non-residual aerosols
B. Chemicals E. Aerosol insecticides
190. These ____________________to humans and pets, and retain their effectiveness long
after initial application. Usually, a longer period of time is required to achieve control, but
reapplications are greatly reduced.
A. Silica aero gel is safe D. Non-residual aerosols are safe
B. Chemicals E. Chemicals are low in toxicity
C. Boric acid is safe F. None of the Above
191. Apply boric acid, silica aero gel or ____________________in a light film to cracks and
crevices and other cockroach hiding places. Avoid applications to moist or damp areas, especially
when using silica aero gel or diatomaceous earth.
B. Diatomaceous earth E. Aerosol insecticides
192. If cockroaches become established, ______________may be needed in combination with

good sanitary practices.
B. Chemical control E. Aerosol insecticides
Insect Growth Regulators

193. Some synthetic __________________mimic natural hormones found in insects. When
applied to cockroaches during their early developmental stages, they cause nymphs to molt into
sterile adults.
A. Compounds D. Insect growth regulators or (IGRs)
B. Chemicals E. Monitoring device(s) or Trap(s)
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194. _________________ have low human toxicity, but have long residual effectiveness.
A. Silica aero gel D. Insect growth regulators or (IGRs)
195. For best results they must be applied along with residual insecticides to eliminate existing
adults or other non-susceptible stages. Over-all population reduction with _____________ usually
takes several months.
Roach Traps
196. Regardless of the treatment method you choose, another tool which can be a great help
when treating roach infestations is the__________________.
C. Use of Roach Traps F. None of the Above
197. These rely on __________________to attract all types of roaches but they work particularly
well for German and several of the large roach species.
A. Silica aero gel D. Roach pheromones
198. Place them where roaches have been seen. The _______________will attract males ready
to reproduce, females in search of nest sights (the odors emitted signal a roach gathering place
or nest) and young roaches which are looking for a colony to mix and mingle.
B. Chemical E. Monitoring device(s) or Trap(s)
C. Pheromones F. None of the Above
Trapping
199. Several types of ________________are commercially available. Traps capture roaches,
and are a good monitoring device. While the traps can be useful to reduce light infestations, they
do not effectively control heavy cockroach infestations.
B. Chemicals E. Cockroach traps
200. Place ________________ against a vertical surface, preferably a corner, where

cockroaches are usually found. They are most effective when placed under sinks, in cabinets,
near the kitchen stove or refrigerator, in basement corners or near floor drains.
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form.
Multiple Choice, Please select one answer and mark it on the answer key. The answer must
Common Pest Cockroaches

1. Common pest cockroaches include the American, German, Oriental, Madeira, and
_________________.
A. Asian D. Brown-banded
B. American E. Oriental
C. Madeira F. None of the Above
2. The ______________ cockroach began to cause concern in the United States when it
appeared in large numbers in Florida in the late 1980s.
A. Asian D. German
3. All but the ___________________ cockroach are introduced species to North America.
A. Asian D. German
Life Cycle
4. All roaches have _________________in their life cycle -- egg, nymph (young) and adult.
A. Ootheca D. Internode
B. Imago E. Three stages
5. Females carry a bean-shaped egg capsule (______________) which is full of eggs. The newly
emerged nymphs are identical to their parents except for their smaller size and lack of wings.
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6. The _________________ grow into adults by periodically shedding their skins, and may
appear white for a few hours until their new skin darkens.
A. Detritivore D. Dealates
B. Nymphs E. Instar
C. Malformation F. None of the Above
Live Everywhere
7. Cockroaches can be present in almost any______________. They move quickly and are
especially active at night.
A. Home D. Place inhabited by humans
B. Inside household goods E. Area
C. Business F. None of the Above
8. Characteristically, most roaches _______________or between surfaces that provide darkness

and cover. Inside buildings, roaches move freely between rooms or adjoining apartments using
wall spaces, plumbing and other utility installations.
A. Live in cracks and crevices D. Molt in cracks and crevices
B. Breed in cracks and crevices E. Hide in cracks and crevices
C. Die in cracks and crevices F. None of the Above
9. They ______________in food and beverage boxes, grocery sacks, animal food and other
household goods.
A. Cause allergens D. Reject pesticides
B. Love to eat E. Can be carried into structures
C. Are especially active at night F. None of the Above
10. Cockroaches can eat almost anything, but they are especially partial to starchy foods and
meat products. They feed on such diverse items as cereals, pastries, chocolate, milk products,
beverages, cooked potatoes, glue, ________________, wall paper, animal food, fresh or dried
blood, excrement, dead animals and leather products.
A. Allergens D. Vegetables
B. Book bindings E. Starchy foods and meat products
C. Bait Gel F. None of the Above
Damage
11. Disease Transmission. Cockroaches can carry _______________that cause human
diseases, including food poisoning, dysentery and diarrhea. However, roaches have not been
associated with serious disease outbreaks in the United States.
A. Allergen(s) D. Germs
B. Organisms E. Pathogen(s)
C. Repulsive odor F. None of the Above
Allergy
12. Roaches can cause _______________in some people. The response is caused by roach
"allergen" that is ingested with contaminated food or inhaled when dried fecal particles and
fragments of ground-up bodies of dead roaches are mixed with house dust.
A. Allergens D. Considerable psychological or emotional distress
B. Mutations E. Disease
C. Allergic reactions F. None of the Above
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Anxiety
13. The ______________of cockroaches can cause considerable psychological or emotional
distress in some individuals.
A. Sight D. Considerable psychological or emotional distress
B. Odor E. Long lasting view
C. Smell F. None of the Above
14. Cockroaches usually do not bite, but their heavy leg spines______________.
A. Will poke D. Will cause considerable psychological or emotional distress
B. May scratch E. Are not a threat
C. Have sharp edges F. None of the Above
Scientific Classification
15. Cockroaches make up the order Blattodea, which contains__________________.
A. Family Blattidae D. Five families
B. Madeira cockroach E. Gromphadorina portentosa
C. Cryptocercidae F. None of the Above
16. The American cockroach is__________________, and the Oriental cockroach is Blatta
orientalis, both in the family Blattidae.
A. Family Blattidae D. Blatella germanica
C. Periplaneta americana F. None of the Above
17. The German cockroach, Blatella germanica, the Asian cockroach, _______________, and
the brownbanded cockroach, Supella longipalpa, are in the family Blatellidae.
B. Madeira cockroach E. Blatella asahinai
18. The Madeira cockroach is Leucophaea maderae, the Brazilian cockroach is Blaberus
giganteus, and the Madagascar hissing cockroach is ________________, all in the family
Blaberidae.
19. The remaining families are the Cryptocercidae and the__________________.

B. Madeira cockroach E. Polyphagidae
20. There are 55 species of ________________in the United States, but only five of these are
troublesome in the most States.
B. Madeira cockroach E. Cockroaches
German Cockroach
21. The German cockroach is the most common and the most difficult to control. Both adults and
nymphs are _________________and have two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back).
A. General in appearance D. Have two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back)
B. Instars E. Black
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22. Adults are 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, and both males and females have ________________as long
as the body.
A. Antennas D. Two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back)
B. Wings E. Legs
C. Eggs F. None of the Above
23. ____________ are similar in general appearance, but lack wings and may be as small as 1/8
inch.
A. Instars D. Two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back)
B. Filiforms E. Nymph(s)
C. Immature stages F. None of the Above
24. The adult German cockroach is about 5/8 inch long, overall light brown in color with wings
that cover the___________________.
A. Internode D. Abdomen
B. Dealates E. Furculum
C. Proboscis F. None of the Above
25. The _________________just behind the head (pronotum) is marked with two prominent
black stripes.
A. Osmeterium D. Wings
B. Thoracic shield E. Poikilotherm
26. Immature stages (nymphs) are smaller, ________________ and have a pale stripe (on at
least the second and third thoracic segments in first stage nymphs) running lengthwise down the
middle of the darker brown body.
A. First stage nymphs D. Wingless
B. Adult(s) E. Nymph(s)
27. The field cockroach, Blattella vaga Hebard, is similar to the _______________ in
appearance, but it occurs primarily outdoors where it feeds on decaying plant materials.
A. German cockroach D. Brownbanded cockroach
B. Field cockroach E. Nymphs
C. Banded F. None of the Above
28. Compared to the ________________, it is more active during daylight hours and will be
found around lights. They also are known to fly when disturbed.
29. The ________________, Supella longipalpa (Fabricius) is about the same size as the
German cockroach, but appear " banded" because the wings are marked with a pale brown band
at the base and another about a third of the distance from the base.
30. _______________ produce an egg capsule that is attached to the end of the abdomen for up
to a month before being dropped a day or so before eggs hatch.
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31. Each 5/16 inch long, _______________ contains 30 to 40 eggs (oothecae) which hatch in 2
to 4 days after being deposited.
A. New infestations D. Dactyls
B. Diapause E. Mesophyll
32. __________________from eggs are less than 1/8 inch long and wingless. They develop
through 6 to 7 stages (instars) over 74 to 85 days (varying with temperature) before becoming
adults. There may be four generations per year.
A. New infestations D. Femora
B. Dealates E. Nymphs hatching
C. Parthenogenesis F. None of the Above
33. This is mainly an indoor species, although they will also ___________________from
structure to structure.
A. Start infestations D. Have a life expectancy of six months
B. Migrate outdoors E. Fly
C. Be active at night F. None of the Above
34. Occasionally, new infestations begin by bringing in cartons and other materials from infested
structures that__________________.
A. Start new infestations D. Harbor the roaches or their eggs
B. Cause allergic reactions E. Start in and around the landscape
C. Are mainly active at night F. None of the Above
35. Kitchens, bathrooms and other locations that provide food, moisture, warmth and shelter
are_____________________.
A. Great new infestations D. Wet
B. Preferred habitats E. Dry
C. Mainly active at night F. None of the Above
36. German cockroaches are mainly active at night, when they _______________for food and
water.
A. Search D. Mesophyll
B. Frass E. Roset
C. Detritivore F. None of the Above
37. During the day, they remain concealed in __________________unless they are over-
crowded, with all developmental stages occurring together.
A. Brush D. Groups
B. Cracks and crevices E. Masses on interior walls
C. Table tops F. None of the Above
38. They also can occur in attics, _______________, crawl spaces, foundation cracks, garbage
areas and around the landscape. May spread food contaminants.
A. Microwave ovens D. Coffee machines
B. Window sills E. Wall voids
C. Muffler pipes F. None of the Above
39. Some people have allergic reactions to cockroaches or __________________(e.g., feces,

body extracts).
A. Infestations D. Cockroach residues
B. Allergic reactions E. Droppings
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40. One of the most common household cockroach pests in the U.S.; presence in homes is a
nuisance and they may spread food contaminants. Some people have ______________ to
cockroaches or cockroach residues (e.g., feces, body extracts).
A. Infinity D. Desire
B. Attraction E. Move immediately from
41. The German cockroach has approximately six generations per year and _____________is
completed in 50 to 60 days.
A. Crepuscular D. Dimorph
B. Will live E. Each generation
C. Internode F. None of the Above
42. The adult German cockroaches have a______________. This roach cannot fly but may glide
very short distances if disturbed.
A. Instar D. Life expectancy of twelve months
B. Internode E. Life expectancy of six months
43. German cockroaches can live in almost any room of a home or building. Because these
roaches require water, they prefer a ________________, such as around kitchen and bathroom
sinks, appliances, furnaces, water heaters and furnace ducts.
A. Warm dry area D. Warm moist environment
B. Dark cold area E. Source of water
C. Home F. None of the Above
44. A roach does not need head to breathe -- they ______________through their bodies and can
survive for a month without food. A headless cockroach will live for about a week until it dies of
thirst.
A. Absorb oxygen D. Metamorphose
B. Will live E. Overwinter
C. Estivate F. None of the Above
only the _________________ can fly.
protected surface.
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50 days.
_________________.
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of gliding flights.
___________________.
American Cockroach
body.

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65. The ________________ can survive 2 to 3 months without food and for a month without
water.
A. Adult D. Internode
B. Ovipositor E. Nymphal cockroaches
66. ______________________are not typically found in homes; however, in commercial and

industrial establishments they can be found in damp, warm basements, in furnace or boiler
rooms, and storage rooms.
B. Females E. American cockroaches
C. Ovipositors F. None of the Above
67. Because of their preference for _________________, they are notable as a problem in urban
commercial districts.
A. Finances D. Heat
B. Dry areas E. Sewers and heat tunnels
C. Food F. None of the Above
Oriental Cockroach
68. This dark reddish brown to black roach is commonly referred to as the "________________."
It is considered the most repulsive of all of the roaches and has a strong odor.
A. Roach D. Chinese roach
B. Sewer bug E. Blackie
C. Water bug F. None of the Above
69. The adult females are 1 1/4 inches long and______________.

A. Carries an egg capsule D. Is a reproductive
B. Lives in sewer drains E. Almost wingless
C. Has 8 legs F. None of the Above
70. The _______________are 1 inch long and have wings that are about half as long as their
body. Neither males nor females can fly or glide.
A. Dealates D. Adult females
B. Instars E. Adult males
C. Nymphs F. None of the Above
B. Nymphs E. Female

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Wood Cockroach
completes _________________.
gliding.
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Habitat

about a ___________________.
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A. Trap D. Dust
necessary!)

treated with __________________.

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from Japan.

Description
cockroaches.
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German cockroaches.
B. Roaches E. Wings
germanica.
Life Cycle
Management
population sites.

A. Traps D. B and G
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outdoors have___________________.


A. Bees D. Beetles

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humans.
or termites.
B. Sugars E. Toxic

Prevention
50
__________________________________.
Sanitation
A. Cannot be forgotten D. Controlling cockroach populations

magazines, and ________________________________.
Chemical Control
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__________________ on a large scale.

Treatment Methods
Cracks and Crevice

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resistance.
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proven effective.
Residual Sprays
other materials.
54
Dusts
become damp.
Baits
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spray or dust.
supplies.
roaches.
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other.
Aerosols
57


sterile adults.
Trapping
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Roach Traps
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For Students Names M-P
form.


Worker Employers:
3. Employ or contract for the services of workers (including _____________and members of their
family) for any type of compensation to perform tasks related to the production of agricultural
plants.
4. Own or operate an agricultural establishment that uses such ____________. (See definition of
“owner,”.)
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Handler Employers:
compensation, or
7. If you are a handler employer, you are responsible for providing the ____________you employ
with the protections that the WPS requires for handlers.
If You Employ Supervisors You must:

8. Require them to make sure the _________________they supervise comply with the WPS and
receive its protections.

to:
protections.
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Labeling
container's label.

being applied.
workers.
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_________________________.
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WORKERS
PESTICIDE HANDLERS

such as tarpaulins.
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NOT A HANDLER
pressure rinsing.
loading).

40. Workers are___________________.
41. There are specific restricted entry intervals (REI) for 12 pesticides, __________________for
certain pesticides, and a general re-entry interval for all other agricultural pesticides prohibiting re-
entry into treated areas until sprays have dried, dusts have settled, and vapors have dispersed.
A. Treated area D. Appropriate and timely
B. Handling activity E. Interim restrictive entry levels
C. PPE specified F. None of the Above
42. ___________________is required for any worker entering a treated area before the specific
re-entry period has expired.
A. Treated area safety D. Appropriate and timely instruction
B. Handling activity rules E. Handler employer relations
C. Protective clothing F. None of the Above
43. "__________________" warnings are required for re-entry. These warnings may be given
orally in appropriate language, placed on the pesticide notice board, or posted in the field.
B. Handling activity E. Handler employer
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Knowledge of Labeling Information
44. A handler employer must assure that handlers understand all of the labeling requirements
related to safe use of pesticides before any handling activity takes place. The handler must also
have access to the _____________________during handling activities.
B. Product labeling information E. Handler employer
Safe Operation of Equipment

45. A handler employer must assure that handlers are instructed in the ________________of all
equipment they will be using.
B. Handling activity E. Safe operation
46. It is the handler-employer's responsibility to assure that the equipment is working properly
and to inform employees, when appropriate, that the equipment may be contaminated with
pesticides and to explain________________________.
A. Handler employer safety D. The correct way to handle such equipment
Personal Protective Equipment

47. Any person handling a pesticide must use the clothing and _____________on the label for
product use.
A. PPE specified D. Pesticide
48. Characteristics of protective clothing and PPE are specified in the standard, as are
exceptions to PPE specified on product labeling. The handler employer must take appropriate
measures_______________________.
A. Of handler employer D. To prevent heat-related illnesses
B. Of pesticide residues E. To protect exempt end-users
C. For display of information F. None of the Above
Decontamination
49. A ___________________________must provide a decontamination site (as specified in the
standard) for washing off pesticides and pesticide residues during any handling activity.
B. Pesticide residue E. Exempt end-user
Emergency Assistance
50. A ________________must provide the same emergency assistance to handlers as
discussed for workers.
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only the _________________ can fly.
protected surface.
50 days.
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_________________.

of gliding flights.
___________________.
American Cockroach
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body.

water.

73. Because of their preference for _________________, they are notable as a problem in urban
commercial districts.
A. Finances D. Heat
Oriental Cockroach
74. This dark reddish brown to black roach is commonly referred to as the "________________."
It is considered the most repulsive of all of the roaches and has a strong odor.

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B. Nymphs E. Female

Wood Cockroach
completes _________________.
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gliding.
Habitat

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about a ___________________.

A. Trap D. Dust
necessary!)

treated with __________________.
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from Japan.

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Description
cockroaches.
German cockroaches.
B. Roaches E. Wings
germanica.
Life Cycle
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Management
population sites.

A. Traps D. B and G
outdoors have___________________.

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A. Bees D. Beetles

humans.
or termites.
B. Sugars E. Toxic
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Prevention
__________________________________.
Sanitation

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magazines, and ________________________________.
Chemical Control
__________________ on a large scale.

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Treatment Methods
Cracks and Crevice

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resistance.
proven effective.
Residual Sprays
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other materials.
Dusts
become damp.
82
Baits
spray or dust.
supplies.
roaches.
83
other.
Aerosols
84


sterile adults.
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For Students Names Q-S
form.

to:
protections.
2. Assure that _______________subject to the standard is used in a manner consistent with the
labeling of the pesticide, including the requirements in the standard.

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Labeling
6. Requires everyone applying pesticides to ____________________on the pesticide container's
label.

being applied.


workers.

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_________________________.
WORKERS
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PESTICIDE HANDLERS

such as tarpaulins.
NOT A HANDLER
pressure rinsing.
loading).
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30. Workers are___________________.
31. There are specific restricted entry intervals (REI) for 12 pesticides, __________________for
certain pesticides, and a general re-entry interval for all other agricultural pesticides prohibiting re-
entry into treated areas until sprays have dried, dusts have settled, and vapors have dispersed.
B. Handling activity E. Interim restrictive entry levels
32. ___________________is required for any worker entering a treated area before the specific
re-entry period has expired.
A. Treated area safety D. Appropriate and timely instruction
B. Handling activity rules E. Handler employer relations
C. Protective clothing F. None of the Above
33. "__________________" warnings are required for re-entry. These warnings may be given
orally in appropriate language, placed on the pesticide notice board, or posted in the field.
B. Handling activity E. Handler employer
Knowledge of Labeling Information

34. A handler employer must assure that handlers understand all of the labeling requirements
related to safe use of pesticides before any handling activity takes place. The handler must also
have access to the _____________________during handling activities.
B. Product labeling information E. Handler employer
Safe Operation of Equipment

35. A handler employer must assure that handlers are instructed in the ________________of all
equipment they will be using.
B. Handling activity E. Safe operation
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36. It is the handler-employer's responsibility to assure that the equipment is working properly
and to inform employees, when appropriate, that the equipment may be contaminated with
pesticides and to explain________________________.
A. Handler employer safety D. The correct way to handle such equipment
Personal Protective Equipment

37. Any person handling a pesticide must use the clothing and _____________on the label for
product use.
A. PPE specified D. Pesticide
38. Characteristics of protective clothing and PPE are specified in the standard, as are
exceptions to PPE specified on product labeling. The handler employer must take appropriate
measures_______________________.
A. Of handler employer D. To prevent heat-related illnesses
B. Of pesticide residues E. To protect exempt end-users
C. For display of information F. None of the Above
Decontamination
39. A ___________________________must provide a decontamination site (as specified in the
standard) for washing off pesticides and pesticide residues during any handling activity.
B. Pesticide residue E. Exempt end-user
Emergency Assistance
40. A ________________must provide the same emergency assistance to handlers as
discussed for workers.
Label Requirements
__________________.

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44. __________________exchanges between employers of agricultural workers and employers
of commercial (for-hire) pesticide applicators.



equipment.

Common Pest Cockroaches

51. Common pest cockroaches include the American, German, Oriental, Madeira, and
_________________.
A. Asian D. Brown-banded
52. The ______________ cockroach began to cause concern in the United States when it
appeared in large numbers in Florida in the late 1980s.
A. Asian D. German
53. All but the ___________________ cockroach are introduced species to North America.
A. Asian D. German
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Life Cycle
54. All roaches have _________________in their life cycle -- egg, nymph (young) and adult.
55. Females carry a bean-shaped egg capsule (______________) which is full of eggs. The
newly emerged nymphs are identical to their parents except for their smaller size and lack of
wings.
56. The _________________ grow into adults by periodically shedding their skins, and may
appear white for a few hours until their new skin darkens.
A. Detritivore D. Dealates
B. Nymphs E. Instar
Live Everywhere
57. Cockroaches can be present in almost any______________. They move quickly and are
especially active at night.
A. Home D. Place inhabited by humans
B. Inside household goods E. Area
C. Business F. None of the Above
58. Characteristically, most roaches _______________or between surfaces that provide

darkness and cover. Inside buildings, roaches move freely between rooms or adjoining
apartments using wall spaces, plumbing and other utility installations.
A. Live in cracks and crevices D. Molt in cracks and crevices
B. Breed in cracks and crevices E. Hide in cracks and crevices
C. Die in cracks and crevices F. None of the Above
59. They ______________in food and beverage boxes, grocery sacks, animal food and other
household goods.
A. Cause allergens D. Reject pesticides
B. Love to eat E. Can be carried into structures
C. Are especially active at night F. None of the Above
60. Cockroaches can eat almost anything, but they are especially partial to starchy foods and
meat products. They feed on such diverse items as cereals, pastries, chocolate, milk products,
beverages, cooked potatoes, glue, ________________, wall paper, animal food, fresh or dried
blood, excrement, dead animals and leather products.
A. Allergens D. Vegetables
B. Book bindings E. Starchy foods and meat products
C. Bait Gel F. None of the Above
Damage
61. Disease Transmission. Cockroaches can carry _______________that cause human
diseases, including food poisoning, dysentery and diarrhea. However, roaches have not been
associated with serious disease outbreaks in the United States.
A. Allergen(s) D. Germs
B. Organisms E. Pathogen(s)
C. Repulsive odor F. None of the Above
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Allergy
62. Roaches can cause _______________in some people. The response is caused by roach
"allergen" that is ingested with contaminated food or inhaled when dried fecal particles and
fragments of ground-up bodies of dead roaches are mixed with house dust.
A. Allergens D. Considerable psychological or emotional distress
B. Mutations E. Disease
Anxiety
63. The ______________of cockroaches can cause considerable psychological or emotional
distress in some individuals.
A. Sight D. Considerable psychological or emotional distress
B. Odor E. Long lasting view
C. Smell F. None of the Above
64. Cockroaches usually do not bite, but their heavy leg spines______________.
A. Will poke D. Will cause considerable psychological or emotional distress
B. May scratch E. Are not a threat
C. Have sharp edges F. None of the Above
Scientific Classification
65. Cockroaches make up the order Blattodea, which contains__________________.
A. Family Blattidae D. Five families
66. The American cockroach is__________________, and the Oriental cockroach is Blatta
orientalis, both in the family Blattidae.
C. Periplaneta americana F. None of the Above
67. The German cockroach, Blatella germanica, the Asian cockroach, _______________, and
the brownbanded cockroach, Supella longipalpa, are in the family Blatellidae.
B. Madeira cockroach E. Blatella asahinai
68. The Madeira cockroach is Leucophaea maderae, the Brazilian cockroach is Blaberus
giganteus, and the Madagascar hissing cockroach is ________________, all in the family
Blaberidae.
69. The remaining families are the Cryptocercidae and the__________________.

B. Madeira cockroach E. Polyphagidae
70. There are 55 species of ________________in the United States, but only five of these are
troublesome in the most States.
B. Madeira cockroach E. Cockroaches
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German Cockroach
71. The German cockroach is the most common and the most difficult to control. Both adults and
nymphs are _________________and have two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back).
A. General in appearance D. Have two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back)
B. Instars E. Black
72. Adults are 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, and both males and females have ________________as long
as the body.
A. Antennas D. Two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back)
B. Wings E. Legs
73. ____________ are similar in general appearance, but lack wings and may be as small as 1/8
inch.
A. Instars D. Two longitudinal dark lines on their thorax (back)
B. Filiforms E. Nymph(s)
74. The adult German cockroach is about 5/8 inch long, overall light brown in color with wings
that cover the___________________.
A. Internode D. Abdomen
B. Dealates E. Furculum
C. Proboscis F. None of the Above
75. The _________________just behind the head (pronotum) is marked with two prominent
black stripes.
A. Osmeterium D. Wings
B. Thoracic shield E. Poikilotherm
76. Immature stages (nymphs) are smaller, ________________ and have a pale stripe (on at
least the second and third thoracic segments in first stage nymphs) running lengthwise down the
middle of the darker brown body.
A. First stage nymphs D. Wingless
B. Adult(s) E. Nymph(s)
77. The field cockroach, Blattella vaga Hebard, is similar to the _______________ in
appearance, but it occurs primarily outdoors where it feeds on decaying plant materials.
78. Compared to the ________________, it is more active during daylight hours and will be
found around lights. They also are known to fly when disturbed.
79. The ________________, Supella longipalpa (Fabricius) is about the same size as the
German cockroach, but appear " banded" because the wings are marked with a pale brown band
at the base and another about a third of the distance from the base.
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80. _______________ produce an egg capsule that is attached to the end of the abdomen for up
to a month before being dropped a day or so before eggs hatch.
81. Each 5/16 inch long, _______________ contains 30 to 40 eggs (oothecae) which hatch in 2
to 4 days after being deposited.
A. New infestations D. Dactyls
B. Diapause E. Mesophyll
82. __________________from eggs are less than 1/8 inch long and wingless. They develop
through 6 to 7 stages (instars) over 74 to 85 days (varying with temperature) before becoming
adults. There may be four generations per year.
A. New infestations D. Femora
B. Dealates E. Nymphs hatching
C. Parthenogenesis F. None of the Above
83. This is mainly an indoor species, although they will also ___________________from
structure to structure.
A. Start infestations D. Have a life expectancy of six months
B. Migrate outdoors E. Fly
C. Be active at night F. None of the Above
84. Occasionally, new infestations begin by bringing in cartons and other materials from infested
structures that__________________.
A. Start new infestations D. Harbor the roaches or their eggs
B. Cause allergic reactions E. Start in and around the landscape
C. Are mainly active at night F. None of the Above
85. Kitchens, bathrooms and other locations that provide food, moisture, warmth and shelter
are_____________________.
A. Great new infestations D. Wet
B. Preferred habitats E. Dry
C. Mainly active at night F. None of the Above
86. German cockroaches are mainly active at night, when they _______________for food and
water.
A. Search D. Mesophyll
B. Frass E. Roset
C. Detritivore F. None of the Above
87. During the day, they remain concealed in __________________unless they are over-
crowded, with all developmental stages occurring together.
A. Brush D. Groups
B. Cracks and crevices E. Masses on interior walls
C. Table tops F. None of the Above
88. They also can occur in attics, _______________, crawl spaces, foundation cracks, garbage
areas and around the landscape. May spread food contaminants.
A. Microwave ovens D. Coffee machines
B. Window sills E. Wall voids
C. Muffler pipes F. None of the Above
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89. Some people have allergic reactions to cockroaches or __________________(e.g., feces,
body extracts).
A. Infestations D. Cockroach residues
B. Allergic reactions E. Droppings
90. One of the most common household cockroach pests in the U.S.; presence in homes is a
nuisance and they may spread food contaminants. Some people have ______________ to
cockroaches or cockroach residues (e.g., feces, body extracts).
A. Infinity D. Desire
B. Attraction E. Move immediately from
91. The German cockroach has approximately six generations per year and _____________is
completed in 50 to 60 days.
A. Crepuscular D. Dimorph
B. Will live E. Each generation
C. Internode F. None of the Above
92. The adult German cockroaches have a______________. This roach cannot fly but may glide
very short distances if disturbed.
A. Instar D. Life expectancy of twelve months
B. Internode E. Life expectancy of six months
93. German cockroaches can live in almost any room of a home or building. Because these
roaches require water, they prefer a ________________, such as around kitchen and bathroom
sinks, appliances, furnaces, water heaters and furnace ducts.
A. Warm dry area D. Warm moist environment
B. Dark cold area E. Source of water
C. Home F. None of the Above
94. A roach does not need head to breathe -- they ______________through their bodies and can
survive for a month without food. A headless cockroach will live for about a week until it dies of
thirst.
A. Absorb oxygen D. Metamorphose
B. Will live E. Overwinter
C. Estivate F. None of the Above
only the _________________ can fly.
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protected surface.
50 days.
_________________.
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107. Adults of both sexes have__________________, but seldom fly. They are, however,
capable of gliding flights.
108. ___________________ are smaller than adults, grayish-brown in color and less fully
winged.
___________________.
American Cockroach
112. Both _________________ are shiny, reddish brown with a pale brown or yellow band
around the edge of the head and back. The wings of both the male and female extend slightly
beyond the body.
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water.

117. Because of their preference for _________________, they are notable as a problem in
urban commercial districts.
A. Finances D. Heat
Oriental Cockroach
118. This dark reddish brown to black roach is commonly referred to as the
"________________." It is considered the most repulsive of all of the roaches and has a strong
odor.

121. The ______________carries an egg capsule for about 30 hours and then drops or attaches
it to a protected surface near food. On average, a female produces eight egg capsules, each
B. Nymphs E. Female
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123. ________________ prefer damp, cool, dark areas. They are generally found in sewer
drains, crawl space areas, basements, cellars, or on the first floor of buildings.
Wood Cockroach
126. This roach is often confused with both adult American and________________. However,
the wood roach is chestnut brown and has a dull white band around the edges of the head and
back.
completes _________________.
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gliding.
133. These ________________ live primarily outdoors and prefer wood, leaf litter, trash piles
and other humid sites with abundant organic matter. They also hide under rocks, ground cover
and building materials. They may enter homes with infested firewood during seasonal migrations.
Habitat

about a ___________________.
103
138. Spray any crack, crevice or entry point on the outside of the structure. This includes
treating around all windows, doors, vents and in ____________________ of brick veneer. Also
spray tree trunks, from ground to crotch of tree, but no higher than six feet.

A. Trap D. Dust
necessary!)

treated with __________________.

104

from Japan.

Description
105
cockroaches.
German cockroaches.
B. Roaches E. Wings
germanica.
Life Cycle
106
Management
population sites.

A. Traps D. B and G
outdoors have___________________.

107
A. Bees D. Beetles

humans.
or termites.
B. Sugars E. Toxic
108

Prevention
__________________________________.
Sanitation

109
magazines, and ________________________________.
Chemical Control
__________________ on a large scale.

110
Treatment Methods
Cracks and Crevice

111
112
For Students Names T-Z
form.
Label Requirements
__________________.


4. __________________exchanges between employers of agricultural workers and employers of

commercial (for-hire) pesticide applicators.

113



equipment.



Worker Employers:
13. Employ or contract for the services of workers (including _____________and members of
their family) for any type of compensation to perform tasks related to the production of agricultural
plants.
14. Own or operate an agricultural establishment that uses such ____________. (See definition
of “owner,”.)
114
Handler Employers:
compensation, or
17. If you are a handler employer, you are responsible for providing the ____________you
employ with the protections that the WPS requires for handlers.
If You Employ Supervisors

You must:
18. Require them to make sure the _________________they supervise comply with the WPS
and receive its protections.

to:
protections.
115
Labeling
container's label.

being applied.
workers.
116


_________________________.
117
WORKERS
PESTICIDE HANDLERS

such as tarpaulins.
118
NOT A HANDLER
pressure rinsing.
loading).

50. Workers are___________________.
only the _________________ can fly.
protected surface.
119
50 days.
_________________.
120
of gliding flights.
___________________.
American Cockroach
body.

121
Oriental Cockroach
B. Nymphs E. Female

Wood Cockroach
completes _________________.
122
gliding.
Habitat

123
about a ___________________.

A. Trap D. Dust
necessary!)

treated with __________________.
124

from Japan.

125
Description
cockroaches.
German cockroaches.
B. Roaches E. Wings
germanica.
Life Cycle
126
Management
population sites.

A. Traps D. B and G
outdoors have___________________.

127
A. Bees D. Beetles

humans.
or termites.
B. Sugars E. Toxic
128

Prevention
__________________________________.
Sanitation

129
magazines, and ________________________________.
Chemical Control
__________________ on a large scale.

130
Treatment Methods
Cracks and Crevice

131
resistance.
proven effective.
Residual Sprays
132
other materials.
Dusts
become damp.
133
Baits
spray or dust.
supplies.
roaches.
134
other.
Aerosols
135


sterile adults.
136
Roach Traps
Trapping

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Cockroach Control $150.00

Start and finish dates: _____________________________________________

City___________________________ State ________Zip________________________

Fax (_____)_________________________ Email_______________________________

Commercial Applicator_____ Residential Applicator_____ Industrial Applicator_____

Pesticide Handler_____ Agricultural Applicator_____ Adviser_____ Other ________________

Your certificate will be mailed to you in about two weeks.

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Cockroach Control Training Course

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM BY CIRCLING THE NUMBER OF THE

1. Please rate the difficulty of your course.

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Assignment #2 for all pest applicators whose last name begins

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Please fax the answer key to

2. ___________________are intended to eliminate exposure to pesticides and to inform

3. ____________________at a central location (WPS safety poster, the location of emergency

4. __________________exchanges between employers of agricultural workers and employers of

5. ___________________ about pesticide applications and information about pesticides used.

7. Instruction on equipment safety, including__________________.

8. _________________ on the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of PPE.

9. ______________for handlers, including labeling information and safe operation of application

10. _________________ restrictions in nurseries and greenhouses.

WHO MUST PROTECT WORKERS AND HANDLERS?

WPS EMPLOYER DEFINITIONS

If You Employ Supervisors

General Duties of WPS

Summary of WPS Requirements

32. _____________________ -- Transportation must be made available to a medical care facility

WHO DOES THE WPS PROTECT?

And is doing any of the following tasks:

Four Basic Requirements of WPS

70. The ________________ is completed in 12 to 18 months.

72. The __________________ of this roach is completed in 6 to 9 months.

Control Smokybrown Cockroaches

90. If necessary, _________________ in the following areas: basements, garages, carports,

92. Indoor areas should be treated_____________.

Distribution and Habits

100. The primary habitat of the ____________________ is outdoors in shaded mulched or

114. Traditional treatments using _______________inside and around the perimeter of a

120. Each route can be minimized by a variety of _____________________depending on the

City___ State Zip

Fax (_)_ Email___________

Commercial Applicator___ Residential Applicator_ Industrial Applicator___

Pesticide Handler___ Agricultural Applicator_ Adviser_ Other ______________

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Website Telephone Call_ Email Spoke to___________________