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Question 1

Which state agency is responsible for licensing structural pest control applicators and businesses in Texas?

  1. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Pest Division
  2. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Pesticide Section
  3. The Texas Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control Service
  4. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Vector Control
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Correct answer: C - The Texas Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control Service

Question 2

A certified applicator schedules a planned indoor treatment at a residential rental property with six units. Under Texas rules, when must the pest control sign be provided so residents can be notified?

  1. Within 72 hours after the treatment has been completed
  2. At least 48 hours before the planned treatment
  3. At least 24 hours before the planned treatment
  4. Only when a resident specifically requests advance notice
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Correct answer: B - At least 48 hours before the planned treatment

Question 3

What is the minimum required size of the pest control sign used to post a treated area in Texas?

  1. 5 inches by 7 inches
  2. 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches
  3. 11 inches by 17 inches
  4. Any size, as long as the wording is correct
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Correct answer: B - 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches

Question 4

A customer says she isn't worried about a product because it is 'EPA registered, so it must be safe.' Which response is accurate under Texas requirements?

  1. EPA registration is not a finding of safety; the product is also registered with TDA
  2. EPA registration certifies the product is safe for use inside an occupied home
  3. EPA registration on its own is sufficient and replaces any state-level registration
  4. Only restricted-use products are required to carry an EPA registration number
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Correct answer: A - EPA registration is not a finding of safety; the product is also registered with TDA

Question 5

Three products carry the signal words CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER. Which signal word identifies the product with the HIGHEST acute toxicity?

  1. CAUTION, which warns of the greatest hazard
  2. WARNING, which warns of the greatest hazard
  3. DANGER, which warns of the greatest hazard
  4. The signal word does not indicate toxicity
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Correct answer: C - DANGER, which warns of the greatest hazard

Question 6

Product A has an oral LD50 of 5 mg/kg and Product B has an oral LD50 of 500 mg/kg. Which statement is correct?

  1. Product B is more toxic because it has the larger LD50 value
  2. Both products are equally toxic to the applicator
  3. LD50 measures how effective a product is, not its toxicity
  4. Product A is more toxic because a smaller dose is lethal
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Correct answer: D - Product A is more toxic because a smaller dose is lethal

Question 7

Shortly after an application, a worker develops a headache, heavy sweating, excessive salivation, and pinpoint pupils. These signs are most consistent with exposure to which type of pesticide?

  1. A pyrethroid being used as a repellent barrier
  2. An organophosphate or carbamate insecticide
  3. An inert petroleum-based carrier solvent
  4. A ready-to-use granular bait product
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Correct answer: B - An organophosphate or carbamate insecticide

Question 8

A technician arrives at an account with a recurring ant problem. Following integrated pest management (IPM) principles, what should be done FIRST?

  1. Apply a residual perimeter spray to stop the ants quickly
  2. Schedule a recurring monthly chemical treatment plan
  3. Correctly identify the pest species causing the problem
  4. Increase the application rate to ensure faster control
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Correct answer: C - Correctly identify the pest species causing the problem

Question 9

During a Texas wood destroying insect inspection, the only finding is excessive moisture and wood-to-ground contact, with no visible evidence of active or previous infestation. What may the inspector recommend?

  1. A full corrective (remedial) termite treatment of the structure
  2. Corrective treatment, since conducive conditions confirm an infestation
  3. Nothing at all may be noted unless live insects are observed
  4. A preventive treatment and/or correction of the conducive conditions
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Correct answer: D - A preventive treatment and/or correction of the conducive conditions

Question 10

On the diagram of a Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report, which condition is marked with the letter 'G'?

  1. A garage area that was excluded from the inspection
  2. An area of wood that is in direct contact with the ground
  3. Galleries left behind by drywood termites in the framing
  4. Generalized fungal wood decay found in the structure
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Correct answer: B - An area of wood that is in direct contact with the ground

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