MICHIGAN MOSQUITO 7F EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
source reduction involves - ANSWER-eliminating breeding sites
_____ is the process by which a mosquito larva sheds - ANSWER-molting
the 2 groups of floodwater mosquitos in Michigan are - ANSWER-spring and
summer
the main purpose of adult mosquito control is to reduce the number of biting -
ANSWER-females
aedes and culex larva hang ____ to the surface of the water - ANSWER-parallel
a mosquito growth regulator - ANSWER-prevents mosquito larvae from developing
into adults
prior to making pesticide applications to any "waters of the state" you must first get
approval from _____ - ANSWER-MDARD
for a community wide mosquito spray program, this document must be filled annually
with MDARD - ANSWER-comprehensive outreach plan
notification to property owners for community wide mosquito treatments must include
- ANSWER-method of application and active ingredient of pesticide
the movement of a pesticide at the time of application from the target site to a non-
target site is known as - ANSWER-drift
Michigan lawn requires commercial pesticide applicators to maintain records of
general pesticide applications for a period of at least - ANSWER-1 year
this type of trap uses water as an attractant and if very effective at capturing culex
mosquitos - ANSWER-gravid
this type of mosquito surveillance could be conducted in the fall and winter -
ANSWER-egg
which of the following insects is often mistaken for a mosquito - ANSWER-midges
and or crane flys
oviposition traps are designed to attract mosquitos looking for a place to ______ -
ANSWER-lay eggs
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
source reduction involves - ANSWER-eliminating breeding sites
_____ is the process by which a mosquito larva sheds - ANSWER-molting
the 2 groups of floodwater mosquitos in Michigan are - ANSWER-spring and
summer
the main purpose of adult mosquito control is to reduce the number of biting -
ANSWER-females
aedes and culex larva hang ____ to the surface of the water - ANSWER-parallel
a mosquito growth regulator - ANSWER-prevents mosquito larvae from developing
into adults
prior to making pesticide applications to any "waters of the state" you must first get
approval from _____ - ANSWER-MDARD
for a community wide mosquito spray program, this document must be filled annually
with MDARD - ANSWER-comprehensive outreach plan
notification to property owners for community wide mosquito treatments must include
- ANSWER-method of application and active ingredient of pesticide
the movement of a pesticide at the time of application from the target site to a non-
target site is known as - ANSWER-drift
Michigan lawn requires commercial pesticide applicators to maintain records of
general pesticide applications for a period of at least - ANSWER-1 year
this type of trap uses water as an attractant and if very effective at capturing culex
mosquitos - ANSWER-gravid
this type of mosquito surveillance could be conducted in the fall and winter -
ANSWER-egg
which of the following insects is often mistaken for a mosquito - ANSWER-midges
and or crane flys
oviposition traps are designed to attract mosquitos looking for a place to ______ -
ANSWER-lay eggs
