ACE ACE Urban & Structural Pest Management

Question 1

Which structural pest is most commonly associated with causing damage to wooden building components in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Eastern subterranean termite

Answer

The Eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes) is the most economically significant wood-destroying pest in the US.

Question 2

Which of the following is the PRIMARY inspection tool used to detect termite activity in wood?

Accepted Answer

Moisture meter

Answer

Moisture meters detect elevated moisture in wood, which is a strong indicator of termite activity or conducive conditions.

Question 3

German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Obligate indoor pests rarely surviving outdoors

Answer

German cockroaches are primarily indoor pests that are rarely found outdoors, thriving in warm, humid indoor environments.

Question 4

What is 'mud tubing' and which pest produces it?

Accepted Answer

Protective tunnels made of soil and saliva, produced by subterranean termites

Answer

Subterranean termites construct mud tubes from soil, saliva, and feces to maintain moisture and travel between soil and wood.

Question 5

Which pest management strategy focuses on sealing entry points to prevent pests from entering a structure?

Accepted Answer

Exclusion

Answer

Exclusion involves physical modifications such as caulking gaps and installing door sweeps to prevent pest entry.

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