Pest Control Technician Practice Exam

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Which of the following pests is known for a long egg capsule containing many eggs?

Silverfish

German cockroach

The German cockroach is known for its distinctive long egg capsule, commonly referred to as an "ootheca." This capsule is dark brown and can contain around 30 to 40 eggs, which the female carries until the eggs are closer to hatching. This unique reproductive strategy is advantageous for the German cockroach, as it provides some protection for the developing eggs during a critical stage of their lifecycle.

In contrast, silverfish do not produce egg capsules but instead lay individual eggs or small clusters. Bed bugs have a different reproductive method, laying individual eggs that are much smaller and not encapsulated in a protective case. Yellow jackets, being wasps, create nests often filled with individual cells for their eggs, but these are noticeably different from the long, protective capsules seen in German cockroaches. Hence, the identification of the German cockroach as the pest known for its long egg capsule is accurate.

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