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The German cockroach is identified by two dark, parallel bands on the pronotum (shield) directly behind its head. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Cockroaches) provides this as a key identifying feature. Option A (Oriental cockroach) is uniformly dark brown or black. Option C (Wood cockroach) is not a common indoor species and lacks these bands. Option D (American cockroach) has a different pattern, often with a yellowish figure-eight marking.

The TEMPRID SC label and theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Bedbugs) recommend that for interior bedbug applications, applicators should reapply every 7-10 days until the infestation is eliminated. This is because bedbugs have a life cycle where eggs hatch over time, and multiple treatments are needed to target newly emerged nymphs. Option A (high-pressure system with a fan nozzle) is incorrect, as high-pressure systems can disperse bedbugs and are not suitable for indoor applications; low-pressure, targeted applications (e.g., crack-and-crevice) are preferred. Option B (apply to flat surfaces with prolonged human contact) is incorrect, as the TEMPRID label prohibits application to surfaces like mattresses or furniture where prolonged contact occurs, to avoid human exposure.

The TEMPRID SC label specifies that the re-entry interval for treated areas is to wait until the treated area is dry, typically 1-2 hours under normal conditions, unless otherwise specified for specific uses. This ensures that the pesticide has settled and there is no risk of exposure to wet residues. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 5: Pesticide Application) aligns with this guidance for most indoor applications. Option A (24 hours) and Option C (12 hours) are incorrect, as they exceed the label’s re-entry requirement unless specified for a specific situation (e.g., in schools, where additional restrictions may apply).

The blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), also known as the deer tick, is the primary vector forLyme disease in New Jersey. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Ticks) identifies this species as the main transmitter in the northeastern U.S. Option A (dog tick) transmits other diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Option B (lone star tick) is associated with other illnesses, not Lyme disease.

Only the adult stage of a flea feeds on blood, typically from a host like a pet or human. Flea larvae feed on organic debris and flea feces (dried blood), not directly on blood. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Fleas) details this life cycle. Option B (adult and larva) is incorrect, as larvae do not feed on blood. Option C (egg and larva) is incorrect, as eggs are non-feeding, and larvae do not consume blood.

Itch mites (e.g., scabies) and follicle mites (e.g., Demodex) affect humans and are medical concerns, not structural pest issues. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Mites) advises that diagnosis and control should be done by a physician, as these mites require medical treatment (e.g., prescription creams). Option A (are poisonous) is incorrect, as they are not poisonous but cause irritation. Option C (residual pesticides) is not appropriate, as these are human parasites, not structural pests.

For multi-family residences, NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13) require decal notification in all entryways to the building to inform residents of pesticide applications. This ensures visibility for all tenants without requiring individual unit notices. Option A (decal in each unit prior) is not required, though advance notice to tenants is. Option C (post-application decal in each unit) is impractical and not mandated; post-application notices are typically posted in common areas.

Yellow jackets are aggressive social wasps and are the most likely to sting, especially when their nest is disturbed. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Wasps) notes their defensive behavior. Option A (honeybee) can sting but typically only once, as they die after stinging. Option C (mud dauber) is a solitary wasp and less likely to sting unless provoked.

Yellow jackets are social wasps that typically nest in the ground, often in abandoned rodent burrows or other cavities. They live in colonies with a queen and workers, as described in theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Wasps). Option B (social bee) is incorrect, as yellow jackets are wasps, not bees, and they do not typically nest in trees. Option C (solitary wasp) is incorrect, as yellow jackets are social. Option D (ant with wings) is incorrect, as yellow jackets are distinct from ants.

Cockroaches undergo gradual metamorphosis, which includes three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. Nymphs hatch from eggs and resemble smaller, wingless adults, molting several times before reaching maturity. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Cockroaches) confirms this life cycle for common species like the German cockroach. Option B (complete metamorphosis) applies to insects like flies or beetles. Option C (total metamorphosis) is not a recognized term and is incorrect.