Termite Control

Under Florida law, for how long must a licensee retain a copy of a wood-destroying organism inspection report made for a real estate transaction?

• Not less than 1 year
• Not less than 2 years
• Not less than 3 years
• Not less than 5 years

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A Florida licensee that performs wood-destroying organism inspections for real estate transactions must meet minimum financial responsibility through errors and omissions coverage or bond in what amount?

• No less than $100,000 in the aggregate and $50,000 per occurrence
• No less than $250,000 in the aggregate and $100,000 per occurrence
• No less than $500,000 in the aggregate and $250,000 per occurrence
• No less than $1,000,000 in the aggregate and $500,000 per occurrence

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Florida requires every employee who performs wood-destroying organism inspections under s. 482.226 to hold a special identification card. Such inspections may only be performed under the supervision of a certified operator in charge certified in which category?

• General household pest control
• Fumigation
• Termites and other wood-destroying organisms pest control
• Lawn and ornamental pest control

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Florida requires a licensee to hold a permit to perform preventive termite treatments for new construction. After a violation of s. 482.051(5) or related application rules (other than recordkeeping), the permit is placed on probationary status for how long?

• 30 days
• 60 days
• 90 days
• 120 days

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Subterranean termite soldiers are easily recognized by their enlarged, darkened heads and oversized mandibles. What is the primary function of the soldier caste?

• Laying eggs to grow the colony
• Foraging for and digesting wood
• Defending the colony against enemies such as ants
• Flying out to establish new colonies

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Within a subterranean termite colony's reproductive caste, which colony member is responsible for laying the eggs?

• The queen
• The workers
• The soldiers
• The winged alates that have not yet shed their wings

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An applicator opens a wall void and finds a large, spongy nest made of chewed wood, soil, saliva, and feces (a carton nest) containing a high proportion of soldiers. Which species is this most consistent with, versus the most widely distributed native subterranean termite?

• Formosan subterranean termite, an aggressive species that builds carton nests; the most widely distributed native species is the eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes)
• Drywood termite, which builds carton nests in soil; the most widely distributed native species is the dampwood termite
• Eastern subterranean termite, which is the carton-nest builder; the most widely distributed native species is the Formosan termite
• Carpenter ant, which builds carton nests; the most widely distributed native termite is the drywood termite

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Before drilling and rodding soil along a foundation for a liquid termiticide application, the EPA-approved label directs the applicator to first locate and identify HVAC ducts, plumbing, sewer, and electrical conduits, and to avoid wells and cisterns. What is the primary reason these label directions must be followed?

• They are non-binding best-practice suggestions an applicator may skip if the customer signs a waiver
• The label is legally enforceable, so following these directions is required by federal law to prevent contamination, injury, and property damage
• They apply only to new construction pre-treatments, not to existing structures
• They are intended solely to speed up the job, with no bearing on safety or legality

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