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FLORIDA TERMITE EXAM EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT 2025/2026
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What year was FIFRA Enacted? A. 1936 B. 1947 C. 1978 D. 1988 B. 1947 What are the required amounts for general liability insurance? A. 500,000/1,000, B. 400, C. 250,000/500, D. None required as of September 2003 C. 250,000/500, Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0: / 0: Full screen Brainpower Read More
Where are termite ideas mixed? A. Kitchen sink B. On job site C. At office D. At home B. On job site Which agency oversees stored pesticides at facility? A. OSHA B. FDACS C. DEP D. FDCA D. FDCA Where would you put visible evidence or damage that cannot be verified on the WDO report? A. In comments area B. In visible evidence area C. In evidence area D. Unverified WDO are not reported on report A. In comments area Which would not be reportable visible evidence of previous treatment? A. Valid WDO contract of treatment B. Treatment posted label C. Alate wings D. Drill holes in slab C. Alate wings Attic opening for inspection should be a minimum size of................? A. 2x2 feet B. 2x3 feet C. 20x20 inches D. 30x36 inches C. 20x20 inches Which slab may be more vulnerable allowing entrance of subs? A. Monolithic B. Supported C. Floating D. Partially supported C. Floating Where do bark beetles live? A. On bark
C. During reinspection D. After treatment C. During reinspection How can you tell damage is from subterranean termites? A. Damage is along growth rings. B. Clean galleries. C. Wings in galleries. A. Damage is along growth rings. Who is required to sign the WDO inspection form? A. The technician performing the inspection B. Licensee or authorized agent C. Person requesting the inspection D. All of the above. B. Licensee or authorized agent Whom established regulations for pest and rodent control? A. FIFRA B. FDACS C. FDEP D. EPA A. FIFRA Who is responsible for pesticide training? A. Technician B. Certified operator C. Licensee D. Both B & C D. Both B & C When a WDO inspection is issued where should the inspection notice be placed? A. In attic B. At attic entrance C. On refrigerator D. At a place designated on the WDO inspection form D. At a place designated on the WDO inspection form Which pest company category(s) are required to perform WDO inspection and report? A. Fumigation B. Termite C. Both A & B D. None of the above
B. Termite What type of insurance must leave Florida pest control company have to make 13645 inspections? A. General Liability B. Workman's comp C. Errors and Omissions D. Unemployment C. Errors and Omissions Which are conducive structural conditions that would contribute to termites or fungi infestations? A. Stucco below grade B. Aluminum studs C. Heavy rain D. High Temperatures A. Stucco below grade Which is the primary route of entry for borate termiticides? A. Contact B. Oral C. Inhalation D. Ocular B. Oral Which insecticides target the insect Nervous system? A. Pyrethroids/Pyrethrins B. Borates C. Chitin inhibitors D. Fumigants A. Pyrethorids/Pyrethrins Which are neonicotinoid pesticides? A. Imidacloprid B. Thiamethoxam C. Chlordane D. A & B D. A & B _________________ and ____________________ are both non-repellent insecticides? A. Carbamates, Sevin B. Pyrethrin, Carbamates C. Neonictinoids, Phenylpyrazole D. All of the Above C. Neonicotinoids, Phenylpyrazole
B. Notify DACS within 24 hours. C. Only have to notify if death occurs. B. Notify DACS within 24 hours If you perform termite spot treatments where should you put the details? A. Contract B. Letterhead C. WDO inspection form A. Contract Which stage are IGRs typically not effective on? A. Egg B. Larvae C. Pupae D. Adult D. Adult What is the main factor that causes pesticide drift? A. Environmental temperature & relative humidity. B. Pressure C. Droplet size and direction of release. C. Droplet size and direction of release. What must and ID card holder have on him while at work? A. Lunch and beer money. B. Two picture ids. C. Signed department ID card with recent picture. D. Department ID card with recent picture. C. Signed department ID card with recent picture. MSDS has Chemtrec phone number listed for ____________________? 1.Spills. 2. Storage A. 1 is true, 2 is false. B. 1 is false, 2 is true. C. Both are true D. Both are false A. 1 is true, 2 is false Which of the following is not a non-repellent termiticide? A. Premise B. Demon TC C. Termidor D. Phantom
A. Premise What class of termiticide is Termidor? A. Nervous system. B. Chitin Inhibitor C. Energy inhibitor D. Sterilization A. Nervous system. Which of the following to Termiticides have combination of two active ingredients? A. Termidor B. Demon C. Fuse D. Bora Care C. Fuse Which of the following is true about Florida WDO report? A. You should mention non-damaging fungi odor in the comments area. B. You should not mention non-damaging fungi in the comments area. C. You should only mention damage and fungi in the comments. D. You should ask the customer if they want fungi mentioned in the report. B. You should not mention non-damaging fungi in the comment area. What should be reported on WDO report? A. Fungi B. Carpenter bees C. Wood destroying fungi D. All of the above C. Wood destroying fungi Which is required to be displayed in your office? A. Most recent certificate renewal receipt B. ID Cards C. Pesticide labels A. Most recent certificate renewal receipt. If you personally got splashed on while mixing or refilling what should you do? A. Nothing! Pesticides are perfectly safe now and decompose within 2 hours all by themselves. B. Contain the spill then wash and clean yourself. C. Call 911 D. Go to the nearest hospital emergency room B. Contain the spill then wash and clean yourself.
C. Adjoining slab D. Living room C. Adjoining slab How do termites digest cellulose? A. Their saliva converts it to lignin B. Gut protozoa C. The cellulose breaks down by itself over time D. Termites do not feed on wood containing cellulose B. Gut Protozoa Which of the following is referred to as the true PPB? A. Lyctus B. Anobiid C. Bostrichid D. Old house borer A. Lyctus If your termite contract has exclusions or disclaimers on warranty what word cannot appear in the verbiage? A. Limited B. Full C. Conditional D. All of the above B. Full What must a technician have at a pre-treat site? A. Notice of Pesticide application B. Product labels for all pesticides C. Label for pretreat termiticide D. All of the above C. Label for pretreat termiticide Soil applied termiticides are used to prevent termites _________________? A. Swarming B. From tunneling to home C. Nesting D. Reproducing B. From tunneling to home Hexaflumeron is a ______________ termiticide? A. Stomach poison B. Insect growth regulator C. Metabolic inhibitor
B. Insect growth regulator How does Sulfuramid work ____________? A. Stomach toxin B. IGR C. Metabolic inhibitor D. None of the above A. Stomach toxin Which should you have on hand while handling pesticides or containers? A. Decontamination Kit B. Disposal Kit C. Neutralizing Kit D. Spill Kit D. Spill Kit (contains decontamination Kit) __________________ is a repellent termiticide? A. Bifen IT Talstar B. Termidor 80 WG C. Premise A. Bifen IT Talstar Which is the most important factor in determining conditions conducive to damaging subterranean termite infestation's? A. Construction type B. Pre-treat C. Moisture D. Tubes C. Moisture Which of the following statements are true regarding OSHA?
C. Coordinated use of pest and environmental information D. Pest ID C. Coordinated use of pest and environmental information Which sub swarms on warm, humid nights? A. Eastern B. Southwestern C. Western D. Formosan D. Formosan Which is required on the first page of a termite contract?
C. Acute D. Systemic C. Acute Which of the following is the best method for disposal of excess pesticide dilute spray solution? A. Pour it out onto ground B. Pour it down a storm sewer C. Apply it to a site listed on the label D. Store it for later use C. Apply it to a site listed on the label Which pesticide is the longest lasting? A. Water solutions B. Water insoluble C. Persistent C. Persistent Which is allowed to inspect a house for termites that is under contract? A. A person with termite training B. A person that does termite jobs C. ID card holder with WDO training C. ID card holder with WDO training Which characteristic is false describing differences between ants and termites? A. Wings are of equal length on termite B. Wings are of,equal length on ants C. Ant has constricted waist D. Termite antennae are straight B. Wings are of equal length on ants When choosing pesticide resistant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you must also consider? A. Length of exposure to pesticide B. Country manufactured in C. Relative humidity A. Length of exposure to pesticide Which is false about the Florida WDO report? A. You do not have to mention mildew fungi odor in comments B. You can't comment on structural integrity unless you are so trained and licensed C. You must mention mildew fungi odor in comments C. You must mention mildew fungi odor in comments How much does an original Pest Control certificate cost, and renewal of? A. 150/
C. FDACS FLorida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Which termite feeds on summer and spring wood? A. Dampwood B. Drywood C. Eastern Subterranean D. Formosan B. Drywood Which location would be a likely place for subs to gain entrance to a structure? A. Soffit B. Monolithic Slab Footer C. Newly added bedroom D. Wooden roofing structures C. Newly added bedroom How do frass (droppings) differ between Lyctid and Anobiid termites?
____________ is the active ingredient (AI) that is a repellent? A. Fipronil B. Imidacloprid C. Cypermethrin C. Cypermethrin Which termite is most widely distributed in Florida? A. Eastern sub B. Light southern C. Western D. Power post termite A. Eastern Sub When filling pest control vehicles equipped with a spray tank they must have an anti-siphon device to prevent __________? A) contamination of water pipes B. Contamination of water supply C. Groundwater contamination B. Contamination of water supply When Bora Care is used for pretreat, record shall be retained by the licensee for a period of not less than _________ years? A. One B. Two C. Three C. Three Lyctid beetles do not invest softwood because they lack _______? A. Pores B. Moisture C. Protein A. Pores Which is reportable on WDO report? A. Fungi B. Carpenter Ants C. WDO fungi D. Carpenter Bees C. WDO fungi How do termite alates differ from ants? A. In termites only female are winged B. Ants have a constricted waist
C. Both are true What may happen if you can't produce your training records during an inspection? A. Nothing! It happens all the time B. Records are not required C. ID cards withheld D. Fines & Penalties D. Fines & Penalties Which is the reason for making a vertical treatment around the building/home perimeter? A. Prevention of mud tubes B. Prevent nesting C. Create continuous chemical barrier D. Reduction of moisture C. Create continuous chemical barrier Which subterranean termite caste member lays eggs? A. Worker B. Soldier C. King D. Secondary Reproductives D. Secondary Reproductives Which of the following would you use to contain a large spill? A. Sand B. Shovel C. Containment Snakes D. Charcoal & Ash B. Shovel Which PPB grass is powdery and gritty? A. Bostrichid B. Anobiid C. Old house borer B. Anobiid When driving to a pre-construction treatment; what should you have with you? A. Product label B. Book with all pesticide labels C. Bud Lite D. Invoice A. Product Label
What is least likely point of entry for subterranean termites in a house? A. Wainscot B. Around plumbing entrances in slab C. Expansion joints D. Crack in slab A. Wainscot Which beetle prefers high moisture & poor ventilation? A. Lyctid B. Ohb C. Anobiid C. Anobiid Which indicates live infestation of termites (may say sub termites) inside house? A. Mud tubes B. Pellets C. Infestation in exterior bait stations D. Live termites D. Live Termites The most likely or common treatment for PPB may be? A. Heat treatment B. Replacement of damaged wood. C. Fumigation B. Replacement of damaged wood Fo a pre-treat in Florida, bora care should be mixed ____________? A. One hour prior to application B. At office and brought to site C. At site D. Day before C. At site In case of an accidental poisoning, it should be reported _____________?
