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NYS PCO Commercial Pesticide Applicator VIP Certification Exam
NYS PCO — This exam mirrors the New York State DEC Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam (Category 7a – Structural Pest Control), administered by Prometric on behalf of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Candidates must pass a core pesticide safety exam plus the Category 7a structural pest control exam, each requiring a minimum score of 70% to earn a commercial certification.
28
Questions
120m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 28👑 VIP
A homeowner calls your company complaining of cockroaches in her Queens apartment kitchen. During your initial inspection, you find egg cases (oothecae) attached beneath cabinet shelves, live insects that are small (about 1/2 inch), light brown with two dark parallel stripes running lengthwise on the pronotum, and fecal deposits that resemble ground black pepper scattered along wall junctions. Based on these findings, which species are you most likely dealing with, and what is the primary implication for your treatment strategy?
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