Wisconsin Category 5.0 Aquatic Or Mosquito
Pesticide Certification (Latest Updated 2026
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Beneficial roles of Wisconsin's fish populations. ANSWER - help maintain
balanced communities by feeding on aquatic plants, insects and other fish and
produce food for natural predators
sport/recreation
$ for hatcheries, fertilizer, bait
5 examples of where fish control may be warranted. ANSWER - eliminate
undesirable fish from rearing ponds
remove exotics
thin stunted fish to bring population back into balance
eliminate fish from hatchery when disease controls are necessary
treating fish spawning site to avoid overproduction of a certain species
why is post treatment management important to long-term success.
ANSWER - when some fish are removed it changes the competition for food
and space and can change dynamics
use integrated management when possible (tactics outside of chemicals)
must carefully weigh all risks and benefits
2 main reasons mosquito management may be warranted. ANSWER -
nuisance and disease concerns
4 stages of mosquito life cycle. ANSWER - eggs
larvae
pupae
adults
mosquito eggs. ANSWER - some have floats, some have spines to catch air
and float
,mosquito larvae. ANSWER - 4 development stages called "instars"-
separated by molting events
3 distinct body regions: head-thorax-abdomen(8 segments with respiratory
functions)
mosquito pupae. ANSWER - comma shaped, transitional, only lasts a few
days
2 body parts cephalothorax and abdomen
mosquito adults. ANSWER - abdomen, 1 pair wings, 3 pairs legs and
proboscis, distinct head, thorax and abdomen
in order to have an effective mosquito control program, what info do you need
to know about each species?. ANSWER - types and locations of breeding
sites, # generations/year, host preference for females, seasonal populations
and rainfall effects, flight range, common roosting areas, whether the species
can transmit pathogens
different species of mosquitos. ANSWER - Aedes vexans, Aedes triseriatus,
Culex spp
Aedes vexans. ANSWER - most common, inland floodwater mosquito
Aedes Triseraturs. ANSWER - tree hole mosquito, breed in tires, tins and
bird baths
Culex spp. ANSWER - breed in pools high in organic matter, carry WNV
and St Louis encephalitis
3 main mosquito transmitted diseases. ANSWER - la crosse encephalitis -
primarily affects children under 10 years old, can be fatal or cause life long
neurological difficulties
WNV- can cause encephalitis in humans, horses and birds
Dog heart worm
Pesticide. ANSWER - any substance used to directly control pest populations
or reduce pest damage
examples- insecticide, herbicide, piscicide, fungicide
, general characteristics of pesticides. ANSWER - some directly kill pests,
some inhibit growth or hormonal function
organic pesticides. ANSWER - contain carbon
inorganic pesticide. ANSWER - synthetic, contain no carbon
microbial pesticide. ANSWER - contains living organism that destroys pest
host ie. bacteria or fungus
different pesticide names. ANSWER - trade name
common name
chemical name
trade name. ANSWER - specific formulation tied to a manufactor
common name. ANSWER - active ingredient- the same among different
producers
chemical name. ANSWER - same across brands, confusing including letters
and symbols
organophosphates. ANSWER - contain phosphorus, most widely used broad
spectrum, non-residual
pyrethroids. ANSWER - synthetic versions of pyrethrin, permethrin for
mosquitos for extended residual and work in low temps
Neonicotinoids. ANSWER - nicotine, affects the nervous system
botanicals. ANSWER - natural origin, highly toxic to humans not widely
used
oils. ANSWER - suffocate drown or directly kill mosquito larvae
insect growth regulators. ANSWER - manipulates hormone levels to disrupt
normal development
microbial insecticides. ANSWER - Bti kills mosquitos specifically
Pesticide Certification (Latest Updated 2026
Questions And Answers) Guaranteed Pass 100%
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Beneficial roles of Wisconsin's fish populations. ANSWER - help maintain
balanced communities by feeding on aquatic plants, insects and other fish and
produce food for natural predators
sport/recreation
$ for hatcheries, fertilizer, bait
5 examples of where fish control may be warranted. ANSWER - eliminate
undesirable fish from rearing ponds
remove exotics
thin stunted fish to bring population back into balance
eliminate fish from hatchery when disease controls are necessary
treating fish spawning site to avoid overproduction of a certain species
why is post treatment management important to long-term success.
ANSWER - when some fish are removed it changes the competition for food
and space and can change dynamics
use integrated management when possible (tactics outside of chemicals)
must carefully weigh all risks and benefits
2 main reasons mosquito management may be warranted. ANSWER -
nuisance and disease concerns
4 stages of mosquito life cycle. ANSWER - eggs
larvae
pupae
adults
mosquito eggs. ANSWER - some have floats, some have spines to catch air
and float
,mosquito larvae. ANSWER - 4 development stages called "instars"-
separated by molting events
3 distinct body regions: head-thorax-abdomen(8 segments with respiratory
functions)
mosquito pupae. ANSWER - comma shaped, transitional, only lasts a few
days
2 body parts cephalothorax and abdomen
mosquito adults. ANSWER - abdomen, 1 pair wings, 3 pairs legs and
proboscis, distinct head, thorax and abdomen
in order to have an effective mosquito control program, what info do you need
to know about each species?. ANSWER - types and locations of breeding
sites, # generations/year, host preference for females, seasonal populations
and rainfall effects, flight range, common roosting areas, whether the species
can transmit pathogens
different species of mosquitos. ANSWER - Aedes vexans, Aedes triseriatus,
Culex spp
Aedes vexans. ANSWER - most common, inland floodwater mosquito
Aedes Triseraturs. ANSWER - tree hole mosquito, breed in tires, tins and
bird baths
Culex spp. ANSWER - breed in pools high in organic matter, carry WNV
and St Louis encephalitis
3 main mosquito transmitted diseases. ANSWER - la crosse encephalitis -
primarily affects children under 10 years old, can be fatal or cause life long
neurological difficulties
WNV- can cause encephalitis in humans, horses and birds
Dog heart worm
Pesticide. ANSWER - any substance used to directly control pest populations
or reduce pest damage
examples- insecticide, herbicide, piscicide, fungicide
, general characteristics of pesticides. ANSWER - some directly kill pests,
some inhibit growth or hormonal function
organic pesticides. ANSWER - contain carbon
inorganic pesticide. ANSWER - synthetic, contain no carbon
microbial pesticide. ANSWER - contains living organism that destroys pest
host ie. bacteria or fungus
different pesticide names. ANSWER - trade name
common name
chemical name
trade name. ANSWER - specific formulation tied to a manufactor
common name. ANSWER - active ingredient- the same among different
producers
chemical name. ANSWER - same across brands, confusing including letters
and symbols
organophosphates. ANSWER - contain phosphorus, most widely used broad
spectrum, non-residual
pyrethroids. ANSWER - synthetic versions of pyrethrin, permethrin for
mosquitos for extended residual and work in low temps
Neonicotinoids. ANSWER - nicotine, affects the nervous system
botanicals. ANSWER - natural origin, highly toxic to humans not widely
used
oils. ANSWER - suffocate drown or directly kill mosquito larvae
insect growth regulators. ANSWER - manipulates hormone levels to disrupt
normal development
microbial insecticides. ANSWER - Bti kills mosquitos specifically
