Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives
Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives
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1. Describe the structural fea- three regions: head, thorax, abdomen. three pairs attached to
tures of insects thorax. wings differ from 0 to 2. one pair of antenna on head
2. explain how to distinguish in- spiders, mites, etc. have two body regions: a fused head
sects from other arthropods and thorax, and abdomen; four pairs of legs attached to
head/thorax region; no wings; no antennae; has an exoskele-
ton
3. describe the kinds of damage feed on stored products; contaminate raw and processed
arthropod pests can cause commodities; weaken structural timbers; damage furniture,
carpeting, and clothing; carry pathogens that cause disease
in people and animals; create a nuisance; cause anxiety and
reduce quality of life
4. simple metamorphosis three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. must molt because ex-
oskeleton cannot enlarge
5. complete metamorphosis four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon), and adult
6. list of common species of cock- german, brown-banded, oriental , american, australian, and
roaches you might find in Wis- wood
consin
7. treatment methods for cock- IGR (insect growth regulators), baits, crack-and-crevice, and
roach control spraying
8. IGR (insect growth regulators) synthetic chemicals designed to mimic the activity of natural
insect hormones. affects
9. list the ant species carpenter, larger yellow or citronella, thief or grease, pave-
ment, cornfield, and pharoah
10. pharaoh, thief, worker, and fire ants
, Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives
Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives
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list the ant species for which
baits do or do not provide ef-
fective control
11. describe how you would make spray under sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal
an effective perimeter treat- door frames
ment for ants
12. describe how to treat both out- outdoor: use enough liquids to drench the material down into
door and indoor ant nests the nest. indoor: dusting cracks and crevices, spraying liquids
also works
13. carpenter ant control find the main nesting colony and kill the queen. use perimeter
treatment to keep the ants outside
14. specify where to concentrate eat and sleep areas, wash animal. focus on where the pet
flea control efforts in the ani- spends most of its time, vacuum and cleaning up their area.
mal's environment check chimneys, attics, and crawl spaces if no animal is a pet
15. list the advantages of IGRs and IGRs prevent fleas from developing and hatching, they also
describe how they fit into a flea have low human and animal toxicity
management program
16. describe the limitations of these materials can cause explosions or fires if access fumes
aerosols, flea "bombs," ultra- build up in enclosed areas, they won't penetrate through
sonic devices, and flea traps furniture or other items
17. outline the key to effective find and eliminate food source, short term bomb
control of flies and food pests
18. describe the options for con- surface-treat the infested wood with pesticide. spray or paint
trolling powder post beetle in- borates onto exposed surfaces
festations
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Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives
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19. describe what can make treating cracks and openings around windows, plumbing,
perimeter treatments for oc- doors, spaces between the foundation and siding are effec-
casional invaders especially ef- tive. Some treatments may fail because some insects might
fective and why some treat- have gotten past the perimeter treatment before you applied
ments fail it
20. describe the life cycle of bed individual bed bugs can lay 200 to 250 eggs in her lifetime.
bugs and the importance of The eggs hatch in about 6 to 10 days. Adults live for about 2
proper inspection to 4 months. If you don't properly inspect for bed bugs, then
the infestation will not be controlled
21. describe some control meth- temperature below freezing or heat treatments. non-repellant
ods for bed bugs including lim- products are primarily used
itations of chemical control
22. list physical differences be- weighs 7-17 ounces, 12-18 inches long, tail is 5-8 inches, ears
tween the Norway rat are close set, short, thick with short fine hairs, hind foot over
an inch, 12 teats on female, grayish belly fur
23. physical differences of the weighs 0.5-1 ounce, 5-8 inches long, tail is 2-4 inches, ears
house mouse are large relative to head with some hairs, hind foot is under
3/4 inch, 10 teats on females, brownish belly fur
24. distinguish the physical differ- weighs 0.4-1.25 ounces, 5-8.5 inches long, tail is 2-4 inches,
ences of a deer or white-foot- ears are equal to body length and sharply bi-colored: darker
ed mice above, paler below, larger ears and eyes than house mouse,
females have 6 teats, whitish belly fur, white feet
25. explain how rodent signs can droppings can show you what kind of rodent it is, marks along
provide clues to the species, the wall can help identify the relative size of populations and
size, and vitality of a rodent activity level, tracks can help identify the species of rodents
population present, burrows can show recent activity, and gnawing marks
can also help identify the species
Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_3ihb8v
(Answers)
1. Describe the structural fea- three regions: head, thorax, abdomen. three pairs attached to
tures of insects thorax. wings differ from 0 to 2. one pair of antenna on head
2. explain how to distinguish in- spiders, mites, etc. have two body regions: a fused head
sects from other arthropods and thorax, and abdomen; four pairs of legs attached to
head/thorax region; no wings; no antennae; has an exoskele-
ton
3. describe the kinds of damage feed on stored products; contaminate raw and processed
arthropod pests can cause commodities; weaken structural timbers; damage furniture,
carpeting, and clothing; carry pathogens that cause disease
in people and animals; create a nuisance; cause anxiety and
reduce quality of life
4. simple metamorphosis three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. must molt because ex-
oskeleton cannot enlarge
5. complete metamorphosis four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon), and adult
6. list of common species of cock- german, brown-banded, oriental , american, australian, and
roaches you might find in Wis- wood
consin
7. treatment methods for cock- IGR (insect growth regulators), baits, crack-and-crevice, and
roach control spraying
8. IGR (insect growth regulators) synthetic chemicals designed to mimic the activity of natural
insect hormones. affects
9. list the ant species carpenter, larger yellow or citronella, thief or grease, pave-
ment, cornfield, and pharoah
10. pharaoh, thief, worker, and fire ants
, Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives
Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_3ihb8v
(Answers)
list the ant species for which
baits do or do not provide ef-
fective control
11. describe how you would make spray under sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal
an effective perimeter treat- door frames
ment for ants
12. describe how to treat both out- outdoor: use enough liquids to drench the material down into
door and indoor ant nests the nest. indoor: dusting cracks and crevices, spraying liquids
also works
13. carpenter ant control find the main nesting colony and kill the queen. use perimeter
treatment to keep the ants outside
14. specify where to concentrate eat and sleep areas, wash animal. focus on where the pet
flea control efforts in the ani- spends most of its time, vacuum and cleaning up their area.
mal's environment check chimneys, attics, and crawl spaces if no animal is a pet
15. list the advantages of IGRs and IGRs prevent fleas from developing and hatching, they also
describe how they fit into a flea have low human and animal toxicity
management program
16. describe the limitations of these materials can cause explosions or fires if access fumes
aerosols, flea "bombs," ultra- build up in enclosed areas, they won't penetrate through
sonic devices, and flea traps furniture or other items
17. outline the key to effective find and eliminate food source, short term bomb
control of flies and food pests
18. describe the options for con- surface-treat the infested wood with pesticide. spray or paint
trolling powder post beetle in- borates onto exposed surfaces
festations
, Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives
Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_3ihb8v
(Answers)
19. describe what can make treating cracks and openings around windows, plumbing,
perimeter treatments for oc- doors, spaces between the foundation and siding are effec-
casional invaders especially ef- tive. Some treatments may fail because some insects might
fective and why some treat- have gotten past the perimeter treatment before you applied
ments fail it
20. describe the life cycle of bed individual bed bugs can lay 200 to 250 eggs in her lifetime.
bugs and the importance of The eggs hatch in about 6 to 10 days. Adults live for about 2
proper inspection to 4 months. If you don't properly inspect for bed bugs, then
the infestation will not be controlled
21. describe some control meth- temperature below freezing or heat treatments. non-repellant
ods for bed bugs including lim- products are primarily used
itations of chemical control
22. list physical differences be- weighs 7-17 ounces, 12-18 inches long, tail is 5-8 inches, ears
tween the Norway rat are close set, short, thick with short fine hairs, hind foot over
an inch, 12 teats on female, grayish belly fur
23. physical differences of the weighs 0.5-1 ounce, 5-8 inches long, tail is 2-4 inches, ears
house mouse are large relative to head with some hairs, hind foot is under
3/4 inch, 10 teats on females, brownish belly fur
24. distinguish the physical differ- weighs 0.4-1.25 ounces, 5-8.5 inches long, tail is 2-4 inches,
ences of a deer or white-foot- ears are equal to body length and sharply bi-colored: darker
ed mice above, paler below, larger ears and eyes than house mouse,
females have 6 teats, whitish belly fur, white feet
25. explain how rodent signs can droppings can show you what kind of rodent it is, marks along
provide clues to the species, the wall can help identify the relative size of populations and
size, and vitality of a rodent activity level, tracks can help identify the species of rodents
population present, burrows can show recent activity, and gnawing marks
can also help identify the species
