CDCR Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Study Resource

In offender living areas, lice and scabies are often regarded as significant pests due to their ability to spread rapidly among individuals in close quarters and the disease they can transmit. Lice, particularly head lice and body lice, are known for causing itching and discomfort and can lead to secondary infections if not managed properly. Scabies is caused by a mite that burrows into the skin, leading to intense itching and rashes. Both conditions can significantly impact the health and well-being of individuals in correctional facilities, making effective management and control of these pests critically important.

While bed bugs, mosquitoes, and flies also pose health risks and can be found in various living conditions, lice and scabies are more commonly associated with environments like correctional facilities. Bed bugs typically cause discomfort through bites but aren't known for disease transmission. Mosquitoes can carry diseases like West Nile virus or Zika, but their presence is more seasonal and influenced by specific environmental conditions. Flies can be a nuisance and may transmit germs, but they are not as closely linked to health issues in confined spaces as lice and scabies are. Therefore, focusing on lice and scabies addresses the unique challenges presented in offender living areas.