ACE Urban & Structural Pest Management Flashcards

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

Answer: House mouse (Mus musculus)

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

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

Answer: Burrows in the ground near foundations and walls

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

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

Answer: Directing pesticide into tight spaces where pests harbor

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

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

Answer: American cockroach

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

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

Answer: To attract and kill flying pest insects near food prep areas

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

Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) differ from termites primarily in that carpenter ants:

Answer: Excavate wood for nesting but do not eat it

Carpenter ants tunnel through wood to create nesting galleries but do not consume wood as food, unlike termites.