SC General and Structural Pest Control 7A – Updated with Verified Solutions

SC General and Structural Pest Control 7A – Updated with Verified Solutions What is the series of events from egg to adult called? Lifecycle What is metamorphosis? The change that must take place in before the young insect matures into an adult is called Metamorphosis What Phylum do all insect-related animals belong to? All insect-related animals such as mites, ticks, and spiders belong to a phulum called the Arthropoda What are Arachnids? Spiders, Mites, scorpions, and ticks. Most arthropod pests are insects or arachnids. - four pairs of legs - two body segments (abdomen and cephalothorax) Name the four control strategies used to attempt the control of arthropods or rodents. 1. Resource Management/Environment Manipulation 2. Prevention/Mechanical Barriers 3. Biological Control 4. Chemical Control Resource Management/Environment Manipulation Management of food, water, and shelter availability, and habitat modification to minimize or eliminate pest is usually one of the most effective methods for controlling pests. Prevention/Mechanical Barriers Barriers such as screens, netting, and protective clothing all are mechanical means to protect people from biting and nuisance insects. Biological Control The use of predators, parasites, and pathogens (insect diseases) can be effective in controlling some pest species, if the beneficial organisms can establish themselves or if a population can be maintained. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) This concept uses a combination of biological, environmental and chemical control methods IPM- How? Controlling pests by stressing non-chemical methods is the goal of pest management programs IPM- Why? An IPM program seeks to maintain to maintain pest populations below the level at which they cause problems. IPM It is an alternative and improved approach to traditional pest management. I uses information on the life cycles of pests and their interactions with the environment, in combination with available pest control methods, to manage pests by the most economical means with the least possible damage to people, property, and the environment. IPM- Program Under an IPM program, spraying is used ONLY when ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY What is the difference between winged ants and termite swarmers? Thee key features can quickly identify winged ants: 1. A pinched waist 2. Elbowed antennae 3. Wings of different lengths Which ant species has a heart-shaped abdomen?