Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives | 213 Questions And Answers Already Graded A+

Describe the structural features of insects - three regions: head, thorax, abdomen. three pairs attached to thorax. wings differ from 0 to 2. one pair of antenna on head explain how to distinguish insects from other arthropods - spiders, mites, etc. have two body regions: a fused head and thorax, and abdomen; four pairs of legs attached to head/thorax region; no wings; no antennae; has an exoskeleton describe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can cause - feed on stored products; contaminate raw and processed 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 simple metamorphosis - three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. must molt because exoskeleton cannot enlarge complete metamorphosis - four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon), and adult list of common species of cockroaches you might find in Wisconsin - german, brown-banded, oriental , american, australian, and wood treatment methods for cockroach control - IGR (insect growth regulators), baits, crack-andcrevice, and spraying IGR (insect growth regulators) - synthetic chemicals designed to mimic the activity of natural insect hormones. affects list the ant species - carpenter, larger yellow or citronella, thief or grease, pavement, cornfield, and pharoahlist the ant species for which baits do or do not provide effective control - pharaoh, thief, worker, and fire ants describe how you would make an effective perimeter treatment for ants - spray under sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal door frames