Pest Control Technician Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Pest Control Technician Exam. Use comprehensive flashcards and multiple-choice questions with hints and explanations. Get ready to pass your exam with confidence!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Which developmental process consists of three stages: egg, nymph, and adult?

Perennial development
Incomplete metamorphosis
Gradual metamorphosis
Complete metamorphosis

The correct answer is: Incomplete metamorphosis

The developmental process that consists of three distinct stages—egg, nymph, and adult—is known as incomplete metamorphosis. In this type of metamorphosis, the organism develops through a series of life stages, starting from an egg that hatches into a nymph. The nymph resembles a smaller version of the adult but typically lacks fully developed wings and reproductive organs. As the nymph matures, it undergoes several molts to reach its adult form, in which it becomes capable of reproduction and may develop wings. Incomplete metamorphosis is characteristic of certain insect orders, including Orthoptera (grasshoppers and crickets) and Hemiptera (true bugs). This developmental process is notable for the gradual transformation from nymph to adult, contrasting with complete metamorphosis, which involves a pupal stage. Understanding how insects develop through these stages can aid pest control technicians in identifying and managing various pest species effectively.