Chapter 5 terms Questions and Answers
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Entomologist [ Ans: ] Person educated in the study of
insects.
Water management [ Ans: ] management of water levels in
manmade reservoirs
Bacillus thuringiensis variety israelensis (Bti) [ Ans: ]
Biological control form, used extensively in organized
mosquito control programs. Sold under trade names such
as VectoBac, Aquaabac, Teknar.
Bacillus sphaericus (Bs) [ Ans: ] biological control form
sold under the trade name Vectolex. Used to control Culex
mosquitos.
Mosquito Growth Regulators [ Ans: ] Similar to the
juvenile hormone, does not allow the larva to develop and
emerge as an adult. Methoprene, commercially marketed
under the trade name Altosid.
Mosquito Parasites [ Ans: ] Very effective form of Natural
Control, uses nematodes and protozoa to attack mosquito
larvae. High cost of production has prevented commercial
development.
Mosquito Predators [ Ans: ] Most commonly used are top
feeding minnows, native guppy Legister reliculatus, South