ACE ACE Urban & Structural Pest Management 2

Question 1

Which rodent is known for its ability to fit through a hole as small as 1/4 inch in diameter?

Accepted Answer

House mouse (Mus musculus)

Answer

The house mouse can squeeze through openings as small as 1/4 inch (6 mm) due to its flexible skeletal structure.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the nesting preference of the Norway rat?

Accepted Answer

Burrows in the ground near foundations and walls

Answer

Norway rats are burrowing rodents that typically nest in underground burrows near building foundations.

Question 3

In urban pest management, 'crack and crevice' application refers to:

Accepted Answer

Directing pesticide into tight spaces where pests harbor

Answer

Crack and crevice treatment targets pesticides into voids and gaps where pests rest and breed, minimizing non-target exposure.

Question 4

Which cockroach species is commonly found outdoors and is considered a peridomestic pest?

Accepted Answer

American cockroach

Answer

The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is a peridomestic species that lives outdoors but readily enters buildings.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an insect light trap (ILT) in a food-handling facility?

Accepted Answer

To attract and kill flying pest insects near food prep areas

Answer

ILTs use UV light to attract flying insects, which are then captured on a sticky board or electrocuted, helping monitor and reduce fly populations.

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