South Carolina 7A Structural Pest
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,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 1. Resource Management/Environment Manipulation
control of arthropods or rodents. 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 Thee key features can quickly identify winged ants:
swarmers? 1. A pinched waist
2. Elbowed antennae
3. Wings of different lengths
Which ant species has a heart-shaped abdomen? Acrobat Ant
, Where do odorous house ants get their name? The odor they give off when they are crushed, smells like rotten coconut
What type of control is best for red imported fire ants? Broadcast baiting followed by mound drenching
What is "budding"? When pharaoh ants separate into multiple colonies due to liquid insecticide
treatment
Order Group of similar families
Complete Metamorphosis Insect development consisting of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult
Castes - ants in a colony are grouped into castes based off of the tasks they perform.
- Castes consist of workers, queens and alates.
Ant workers - 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) - 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 effectiveness of
ant baits
Alates Winged adult fertile males and females that leave existing colonies to establish
new ones
Male ants - Found in colonies only during swarmer formation
- Sole purpose: mating, and most die soon afterwards.
Control of Ants - Usually multi-step process including
- Proper Identification
- Location of all nests
- Baiting
- Perimeter barrier treatment
- Non-chemical methods
Five Types of Ants in South Carolina that cause most 1. Red Imported Fire Ants
problems 2. Argentine Ants
3. Odorous House Ants
4. Pharaoh Ants
5. Acrobat Ants
Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) - Redish-Brown
- 1/16 to 1/4 of an inch
- Extremely Aggressive
- Workers are different sizes (Polymorphic)
- Prefers open areas, yards, school playgrounds, athletic fields, campgrounds,
and golf courses
- Sometimes nest in gas and water meter boxes, air conditioners, and other
electrical equipment
- Follow pipes into structures
Control Practice Test | Exam
Questions & Verified Answers |
Updated 2026–2027
** Expert-Verified Explanation
** All Questions with Verified Answer
** Guaranteed Pass
** 100% Correct Answers | Graded A+
,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 1. Resource Management/Environment Manipulation
control of arthropods or rodents. 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 Thee key features can quickly identify winged ants:
swarmers? 1. A pinched waist
2. Elbowed antennae
3. Wings of different lengths
Which ant species has a heart-shaped abdomen? Acrobat Ant
, Where do odorous house ants get their name? The odor they give off when they are crushed, smells like rotten coconut
What type of control is best for red imported fire ants? Broadcast baiting followed by mound drenching
What is "budding"? When pharaoh ants separate into multiple colonies due to liquid insecticide
treatment
Order Group of similar families
Complete Metamorphosis Insect development consisting of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult
Castes - ants in a colony are grouped into castes based off of the tasks they perform.
- Castes consist of workers, queens and alates.
Ant workers - 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) - 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 effectiveness of
ant baits
Alates Winged adult fertile males and females that leave existing colonies to establish
new ones
Male ants - Found in colonies only during swarmer formation
- Sole purpose: mating, and most die soon afterwards.
Control of Ants - Usually multi-step process including
- Proper Identification
- Location of all nests
- Baiting
- Perimeter barrier treatment
- Non-chemical methods
Five Types of Ants in South Carolina that cause most 1. Red Imported Fire Ants
problems 2. Argentine Ants
3. Odorous House Ants
4. Pharaoh Ants
5. Acrobat Ants
Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) - Redish-Brown
- 1/16 to 1/4 of an inch
- Extremely Aggressive
- Workers are different sizes (Polymorphic)
- Prefers open areas, yards, school playgrounds, athletic fields, campgrounds,
and golf courses
- Sometimes nest in gas and water meter boxes, air conditioners, and other
electrical equipment
- Follow pipes into structures
