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| 1 | What does the text say is the most costly structural insect pest in Connecticut? |
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Carpenter bees |
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Powderpost beetles |
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Wood roaches |
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Eastern subterranean termite |
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Roundhead wood borers |
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| 2 | The size range of the Eastern subterranean termite is what, according to the article? |
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1/4 to 3/8 of an inch in length |
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1/8/ to 1/4 of an inch in length |
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1/4/ to 3/8 of an inch in width |
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1/4 to 1/2 of an inch in length |
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1/2/ to 3/4 of an inch in length |
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| 3 | What color are the wingless workers? |
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white |
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light pink-colored |
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light tan-colored |
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cream-colored |
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None of the above |
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| 4 | Termite workers usually enter structures in what manner? |
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They fly through door or window openings. |
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Through wood that is in direct contact with the soil. |
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They "hitchhike" on pets.
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All of the above |
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None of the above |
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| 5 | Termites may build mud tubes across surfaces such as concrete to allow them to reach wood from the soil. Which of the following is true about these mud tubes? |
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By moving through mud tubes termites remain in contact with high humidity from the soil. |
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Termites avoid the drying oeffects of sunlight and air currents. |
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If the tan mud tubes are found, they should be broken . |
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If the tan mud tubes are found, the adjacent wood shuld be examined for termite damage |
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All of the above |
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| 6 | The presence in a building of winged reproductives, or "swarmers", is a good indicator of what regarding termites? |
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That a termite colony of at least five years of age is present. |
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That more than one species of termite is infesting the building. |
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The insects are not termites, they are "flying ants." |
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That a new colony of termites is present |
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None of the above |
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| 7 | In identifying whether or not an insect is a termite or an ant, you should look at thwich of these features? |
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Antenna |
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Waist |
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Wings |
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All of the above |
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None of the above |
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| 8 | Which of the following descriptions identifies the insect as a termite? |
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Antenna bent, waist not constricted, both wings (if present) are the same size. |
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Antenna straight, waist constricted, wings (if present) have few veins and back wings are smaller that front wings |
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Antenna straight, waist not constricted, both wings (if present) have many small veins and are the same size |
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Antenna bent, waist not constricted, wings (if present) have few veins and back wings are the same size |
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Antenna straight, waist not constricted, wings (if present) have few veins and back wings are the same size |
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| 9 | According to the article, finding termites in a structure does not constitute an IMMEDIATE emergency. Why not? |
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Because left alone, the termites will eventually go away on their own. |
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Because the rate at which damage occurs is very slow. |
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Because there are predator insects that will destroy the termites' young. |
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Because it is already too late when you discover the infestation. |
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The article says finding termites CONSTITUES an immediate emergency. |
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| 10 | What termite control method is recommended in the article? |
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Use ant/roach bait cups when termite control is needed. |
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Spray all infested areas with insecticide. |
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Eliminate all wood sources to eliminate the pests. |
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Hire a licensed professional exterminator when termite control is needed. |
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None of the above |
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