Wood Destroying Organisms Test
1. Which wood-destroying organism leaves behind powdery frass as a sign of infestation?
A) Drywood termites
B) Formosan termites
C) Powderpost beetles
D) Carpenter ants
2. What is a characteristic feature of subterranean termites?
A) Infest dry wood above ground
B) Build mud tubes
C) Nest in structural timbers
D) Prefer untreated wood
3. Which type of wood-boring beetle attacks softwoods and is commonly found in older homes?
A) Deathwatch beetles
B) Old house borers
C) Powderpost beetles
D) Formosan termites
4. What is a common sign of carpenter ant infestation?
A) Mud tubes on walls
B) Round, smooth holes in wood surfaces
C) Sawdust-like frass near entry holes
D) Large, black or red ants
5. How do carpenter bees damage wood?
A) Boring tunnels for nesting
B) Building mud tubes
C) Producing fine powdery frass
D) Nesting in damp wood
6. What is the role of soldiers in termite colonies?
A) To defend the colony
B) To produce offspring
C) To build mud tubes
D) To forage and feed the colony
7. What is a common method for detecting termite activity using technology?
A) Acoustic emission devices
B) Infrared cameras
C) Fumigation
D) Liquid termiticides
8. What DIY prevention tip helps in reducing wood-destroying organism infestations?
A) Seal cracks and gaps
B) Apply liquid termiticides
C) Conduct heat treatments
D) Use borate wood treatments
9. What should homeowners do to prevent carpenter ants?
A) Apply fumigation
B) Use liquid termiticides
C) Repair leaks and moisture issues
D) Seal entry holes with caulk
10. What is the role of workers in termite colonies?
A) To defend the colony
B) To produce offspring
C) To build mud tubes
D) To forage and feed the colony
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