SC General and Structural Pest Control 7A – Updated
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What is the series of events from egg to adult called? - Ans Lifecycle
What is metamorphosis? - Ans 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? - Ans All insect-related animals such as
mites, cks, and spiders belong to a phulum called the Arthropoda
What are Arachnids? - Ans Spiders, Mites, scorpions, and cks. Most arthropod pests are
insects or arachnids.
- four pairs of legs
- two body segments (abdomen and cephalothorax)
Name the four control strategies used to a(empt the control of arthropods or rodents. - Ans
1. Resource Management/Environment Manipula on
2. Preven on/Mechanical Barriers
3. Biological Control
4. Chemical Control
Resource Management/Environment Manipula on - Ans Management of food, water, and
shelter availability, and habitat modifica on to minimize or eliminate pest is usually one of the
most effec ve methods for controlling pests.
Preven on/Mechanical Barriers - Ans Barriers such as screens, ne5ng, and protec ve
clothing all are mechanical means to protect people from bi ng and nuisance insects.
, Biological Control - Ans The use of predators, parasites, and pathogens (insect diseases) can
be effec ve in controlling some pest species, if the beneficial organisms can establish
themselves or if a popula on can be maintained.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - Ans This concept uses a combina on of biological,
environmental and chemical control methods
IPM- How? - Ans Controlling pests by stressing non-chemical methods is the goal of pest
management programs
IPM- Why? - Ans An IPM program seeks to maintain to maintain pest popula ons below the
level at which they cause problems.
IPM - Ans It is an alterna ve and improved approach to tradi onal pest management. I uses
informa on on the life cycles of pests and their interac ons with the environment, in
combina on 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 - Ans Under an IPM program, spraying is used ONLY when ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY
What is the difference between winged ants and termite swarmers? - Ans Thee key features
can quickly iden fy winged ants:
1. A pinched waist
2. Elbowed antennae
3. Wings of different lengths
Which ant species has a heart-shaped abdomen? - Ans Acrobat Ant
, Where do odorous house ants get their name? - Ans The odor they give off when they are
crushed, smells like ro(en coconut
What type of control is best for red imported fire ants? - Ans Broadcast bai ng followed by
mound drenching
What is "budding"? - Ans When pharaoh ants separate into mul ple colonies due to liquid
insec cide treatment
Order - Ans Group of similar families
Complete Metamorphosis - Ans Insect development consis ng of four stages: egg, larva,
pupa, and adult
Castes - Ans - ants in a colony are grouped into castes based off of the tasks they perform.
- Castes consist of workers, queens and alates.
Ant workers - Ans - Sterile females, and they make up the largest cast in the ant colony
- The workers protect the nest against invaders, gather food, serve the queen, and care for the
young ants
Ants (food) - Ans - Collected by foraging workers is passed mouth to mouth among
themselves and to other workers, larvae, and the queen.
- This process is the only means by which the queen and larvae of the ant colony can obtain
food
- This transfer of food is an important element in the design and effec veness of ant baits
, Alates - Ans Winged adult fer le males and females that leave exis ng colonies to establish
new ones
Male ants - Ans - Found in colonies only during swarmer forma on
- Sole purpose: ma ng, and most die soon a@erwards.
Control of Ants - Ans - Usually mul -step process including
- Proper Iden fica on
- Loca on of all nests
- Bai ng
- Perimeter barrier treatment
- Non-chemical methods
Five Types of Ants in South Carolina that cause most problems - Ans 1. Red Imported Fire Ants
2. Argen ne Ants
3. Odorous House Ants
4. Pharaoh Ants
5. Acrobat Ants
Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) - Ans - Redish-Brown
- 1/16 to 1/4 of an inch
- Extremely Aggressive
- Workers are different sizes (Polymorphic)
- Prefers open areas, yards, school playgrounds, athle c fields, campgrounds, and golf courses
- Some mes nest in gas and water meter boxes, air condi oners, and other electrical equipment
- Follow pipes into structures
With complete solu on RATED A+ 2025/2026 NEW!!
What is the series of events from egg to adult called? - Ans Lifecycle
What is metamorphosis? - Ans 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? - Ans All insect-related animals such as
mites, cks, and spiders belong to a phulum called the Arthropoda
What are Arachnids? - Ans Spiders, Mites, scorpions, and cks. Most arthropod pests are
insects or arachnids.
- four pairs of legs
- two body segments (abdomen and cephalothorax)
Name the four control strategies used to a(empt the control of arthropods or rodents. - Ans
1. Resource Management/Environment Manipula on
2. Preven on/Mechanical Barriers
3. Biological Control
4. Chemical Control
Resource Management/Environment Manipula on - Ans Management of food, water, and
shelter availability, and habitat modifica on to minimize or eliminate pest is usually one of the
most effec ve methods for controlling pests.
Preven on/Mechanical Barriers - Ans Barriers such as screens, ne5ng, and protec ve
clothing all are mechanical means to protect people from bi ng and nuisance insects.
, Biological Control - Ans The use of predators, parasites, and pathogens (insect diseases) can
be effec ve in controlling some pest species, if the beneficial organisms can establish
themselves or if a popula on can be maintained.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - Ans This concept uses a combina on of biological,
environmental and chemical control methods
IPM- How? - Ans Controlling pests by stressing non-chemical methods is the goal of pest
management programs
IPM- Why? - Ans An IPM program seeks to maintain to maintain pest popula ons below the
level at which they cause problems.
IPM - Ans It is an alterna ve and improved approach to tradi onal pest management. I uses
informa on on the life cycles of pests and their interac ons with the environment, in
combina on 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 - Ans Under an IPM program, spraying is used ONLY when ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY
What is the difference between winged ants and termite swarmers? - Ans Thee key features
can quickly iden fy winged ants:
1. A pinched waist
2. Elbowed antennae
3. Wings of different lengths
Which ant species has a heart-shaped abdomen? - Ans Acrobat Ant
, Where do odorous house ants get their name? - Ans The odor they give off when they are
crushed, smells like ro(en coconut
What type of control is best for red imported fire ants? - Ans Broadcast bai ng followed by
mound drenching
What is "budding"? - Ans When pharaoh ants separate into mul ple colonies due to liquid
insec cide treatment
Order - Ans Group of similar families
Complete Metamorphosis - Ans Insect development consis ng of four stages: egg, larva,
pupa, and adult
Castes - Ans - ants in a colony are grouped into castes based off of the tasks they perform.
- Castes consist of workers, queens and alates.
Ant workers - Ans - Sterile females, and they make up the largest cast in the ant colony
- The workers protect the nest against invaders, gather food, serve the queen, and care for the
young ants
Ants (food) - Ans - Collected by foraging workers is passed mouth to mouth among
themselves and to other workers, larvae, and the queen.
- This process is the only means by which the queen and larvae of the ant colony can obtain
food
- This transfer of food is an important element in the design and effec veness of ant baits
, Alates - Ans Winged adult fer le males and females that leave exis ng colonies to establish
new ones
Male ants - Ans - Found in colonies only during swarmer forma on
- Sole purpose: ma ng, and most die soon a@erwards.
Control of Ants - Ans - Usually mul -step process including
- Proper Iden fica on
- Loca on of all nests
- Bai ng
- Perimeter barrier treatment
- Non-chemical methods
Five Types of Ants in South Carolina that cause most problems - Ans 1. Red Imported Fire Ants
2. Argen ne Ants
3. Odorous House Ants
4. Pharaoh Ants
5. Acrobat Ants
Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) - Ans - Redish-Brown
- 1/16 to 1/4 of an inch
- Extremely Aggressive
- Workers are different sizes (Polymorphic)
- Prefers open areas, yards, school playgrounds, athle c fields, campgrounds, and golf courses
- Some mes nest in gas and water meter boxes, air condi oners, and other electrical equipment
- Follow pipes into structures
