Structural Pest Control Applicator Practice Exam

Which of the following is not a TDA application category?

1. Right of Way

2. Predatory animal

3. Wood preservation

4. Fumigation

The correct answer is: Wood preservation

The correct choice, which identifies the option that is not a Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) application category, is wood preservation. TDA application categories are specifically designed to define the types of pest control and related activities that are regulated under state law. Right of Way, Predatory Animal, and Fumigation are all established categories that cover specific pest control applications. Right of Way pertains to the control of vegetation along roads, railways, and other public areas to maintain safety and accessibility. Predatory animal control involves managing populations of certain wildlife that can harm livestock or crops, which is an essential aspect of agricultural pest management. Fumigation refers to the use of gas to control pests in enclosed spaces, commonly used in grain storage and pest-infested buildings. Wood preservation, however, while it deals with pest management by preventing decay and termite damage in wood structures, does not fall under the TDA's specified categories for pest control licensing and application. Therefore, wood preservation stands out as the correct answer in this context.