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What is the purpose of contact or space sprays in cockroach control?
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?
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?
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?
Why might dusts not be appropriate in certain situations?
Which type of insecticide application is best suited for killing cockroaches on exposed surfaces?
Which type of insecticide application is best suited for killing cockroaches on exposed surfaces?
What is the main purpose of using contact or space sprays when dealing with cockroaches?
What is the main purpose of using contact or space sprays when dealing with cockroaches?
What is the recommended sprayer pressure range for treating cockroaches with insecticide?
What is the recommended sprayer pressure range for treating cockroaches with insecticide?
What is cross-resistance in cockroach populations?
What is cross-resistance in cockroach populations?
What is a common type of duster used in roach control?
What is a common type of duster used in roach control?
How can you evaluate the effectiveness of a cockroach control program?
How can you evaluate the effectiveness of a cockroach control program?
What is a potential consequence of overusing insecticides in controlling cockroaches?
What is a potential consequence of overusing insecticides in controlling cockroaches?
Why is it important to only use EPA-registered formulations for cockroach control?
Why is it important to only use EPA-registered formulations for cockroach control?
Why are water emulsions or wettable powders preferred over oil solutions for insecticides?
Why are water emulsions or wettable powders preferred over oil solutions for insecticides?
What is the purpose of residual insecticides in ant control?
What is the purpose of residual insecticides in ant control?
How do volatile or contact insecticides help in ant control?
How do volatile or contact insecticides help in ant control?
What behavior pattern of Pharaoh ants makes their control tricky?
What behavior pattern of Pharaoh ants makes their control tricky?
Why must residual treatments completely surround the Pharaoh ant colony?
Why must residual treatments completely surround the Pharaoh ant colony?
What is the most effective method for controlling Pharaoh ants according to the text?
What is the most effective method for controlling Pharaoh ants according to the text?
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