Insecticide Spraying Quiz

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What is the purpose of contact or space sprays in cockroach control?

To irritate and flush cockroaches out of hiding places (correct)

To be a preventive measure for cockroaches

To penetrate cracks and crevices effectively

To provide long-term residual control

Why are light applications of dusts considered more effective than heavy applications?

Heavy applications have a longer residual control

Heavy applications repel insects (correct)

Light applications provide a quicker response

Light applications penetrate cracks better

Which type of insecticide may also be used in combination with insecticides according to the text?

Space treatments

Silica aerogels (correct)

Heavy applications

Water-based sprays

Why might dusts not be appropriate in certain situations?

They are unsightly or cause contamination problems (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of insecticide application is best suited for killing cockroaches on exposed surfaces?

Space treatments (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using contact or space sprays when dealing with cockroaches?

To irritate and flush the roaches out of hiding spots (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended sprayer pressure range for treating cockroaches with insecticide?

15 to 40 pounds (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is cross-resistance in cockroach populations?

Resistance to one type of insecticide causing resistance to others (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common type of duster used in roach control?

Hand duster with extension tube (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you evaluate the effectiveness of a cockroach control program?

By using a combination of traps and visual inspections (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of overusing insecticides in controlling cockroaches?

Development of cross-resistance in cockroach populations (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to only use EPA-registered formulations for cockroach control?

To prevent the development of cross-resistance (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are water emulsions or wettable powders preferred over oil solutions for insecticides?

Because they are less toxic to vegetation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of residual insecticides in ant control?

To eradicate the entire colony (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do volatile or contact insecticides help in ant control?

By flushing out and killing the ants directly (B) Signup and view all the answers

What behavior pattern of Pharaoh ants makes their control tricky?

Fractionating or satelliting (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why must residual treatments completely surround the Pharaoh ant colony?

To prevent the formation of satellite colonies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective method for controlling Pharaoh ants according to the text?

Comprehensive baiting program (C) Signup and view all the answers