Structural Pest Control Board Branch 2 Field Rep – Questions & Solutions What is the minimum amount of nymphal stages in a bed bug's life cycle prior to adulthood? Correct Ans - 5 nymphal stages in a life cycle.What is the typical length of time a bed bug needs to complete each blood meal? Correct Ans - 3-10 minutes What is a characterizing feature of the brown recluse spider? Correct Ans
- Violin shaped marking on top of the cephalothorax.
Where does the larval stage of a cluster fly develop? Correct Ans - Earthworms What is the maximum space between the placement of traps when dealing with a severe mouse infestation? Correct Ans - 6 feet Which of the following pesticide formulations should be used to Avoid visible residue? Correct Ans - Emulsifiable Concentrations What recommendations should be made to a homeowner prior to a flea treatment? Correct Ans - Sweep and clean all time and wood floors.How many egg capsules does a female German cockroach produce in one life time? Correct Ans - Between 4 & 8 How many eggs does one German cockroach egg capsule contain? Correct Ans - Between 30 & 40 eggs How many instars will a German cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? Correct Ans - Between 6 & 7 What is an instar? Correct Ans - a phase between two periods of molting in the development of an insect larva or other invertebrate animal.How long does a German cockroach adult live? Correct Ans - Up to 10 months 1 / 2
How many generations can a German cockroach population grow in one year?Correct Ans - 3-4 generations This insect is nocturnal and commonly found in food preparation areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. Correct Ans - German cockroach Can cockroaches carry disease organisms? Correct Ans - Yes! On the loins and bristles of their body as well as on the sticky pads of their feet.They will also defecate on food spreading disease.Examples include dysentery, staphylococcus, streptococcus, and ecoli bacterias.What is the smallest of the domestic cockroaches? Correct Ans - The Brown Banded Roach How many eggs does one Brown Banded cockroach egg capsule contain?Correct Ans - About 18 eggs.How many days does it take a brown banded cockroach egg to hatch?Correct Ans - 50-90 days How many instars will a brown banded cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? Correct Ans - 6-8 instars What is a characteristic feature of the Brown Banded Cockroach? Correct Ans - Pale brown bands alternating with dark brown bands.How many egg capsules does a female Oriental cockroach produce in one life time? Correct Ans - 8 How many eggs does one Oriental cockroach egg capsule contain? Correct Ans - 16 How many instars will an oriental cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? Correct Ans - 7-10 instars
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