PMT 106 Entomology Unit 3 Exam Questions with Correct Answers

General Description of Ants (Head, Thorax, Abdomen) Correct Answer -Elbowed Antennae with last few segments forming a club -Reproductive forms have two pairs of unequal sized wings -Constricted waist called a pedicel (Nodes) What type of metamorphosis do ants undergo? Correct Answer Complete Metamorphosis What type of social system do ants have and what does it mean? Correct Answer Caste System. Every ant has a specific role What type of metamorphosis do silverfish and firebrats undergo? Correct Answer No metamorphosis (Ametabolous) Where are silverfish commonly found? Correct Answer Warm, humid environments common in eastern US Where are firebrats commonly found? Correct Answer Hot, dry environments common is southwest US Life Cycle of Earwigs Correct Answer Gradual Metamorphosis Two Ways to control ants Correct Answer Cultural and Chemical Good sanitation, storing food in tight containers, removing debris, and ensuring buildings are structurally sound with good ventilation is what type of control? Correct Answer Cultural Control Baits, Crack and crevice application, and establishing a barrier around a building is what type of control? Correct Answer Chemical Control for silverfish and firebrats are the same as what other pest? Correct Answer Same as ants Straight antennae, non-constricted waist, and chewing mouthparts describe what pest? Correct Answer Termites Termites have what type of social system? Correct Answer Caste System Long equal sized wings, seasonal emergence describe which termite caste member Correct Answer King and queen Short wings describe which termite caste member Correct Answer Secondary reproductives