Structural Pest Control 7.1 - Section 1
Structural Pest Control 7.1 - Section 1
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Answer key
1. Describe the -invertebrates
structural fea- -exoskeleton
tures of an insect -joint legs/other appendages
-eyes/antennae
-could have 1 or 2 pairs of wings (some don't have wings at all)
2. Explain how to - body regions: insects have 3 (head, thorax, and abdomen), arachnids have 2
distinguish in- (fused head and thorax, and abdomen
sects from other - most insects have wings, arachnids don't have wings at all
arthropods - insects have 3 pairs of legs, arachnids have 4 pairs of legs
- insects have antennae, arachnids don't
3. Describe the dif- Simple metamorphosis consists of three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. AKA
ference between "incomplete metamorphosis," stages are not easily distinguishable.
simple and com-
plete metamor- Complete metamorphosis consists of four stages: "egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
phosis Each stage is easily distinguishable.
4. Describe the - feed on stored products
kinds of damage - Contaminate raw and processed commodities
arthropod pests - Weaken structural timbers
can cause - Damage furniture, carpeting, and clothing
- Carry pathogens that cause disease in people, and animals
- Create and nuisance
- cause anxiety and reduce quality of life
5. List of com- - German Cockroaches (5/8 in long - on the exam!!)
mon species of - Brown-Banded cockroaches
cockroaches you - Oriental Cockroaches
might find in Wis- - American and Australian Cockroaches
consin - Wood Cockroaches
6.
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, Structural Pest Control 7.1 - Section 1
Structural Pest Control 7.1 - Section 1
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Answer key
Describe treat- - Chemical Control: IGR's (Insect Growth Regulator), crack and crevice spraying in
ment methods the kitchen and bathroom
for cockroach - Baits
control - glue traps (not in book, from experience)
7. Describe how you Spray the inside and outside of the structure, you are treating. INSIDE spray
would make an baseboards and around doors and windows. OUTSIDE the foundation and around
effective perime- doors and windows. Get crack and crevices well. If you can find the nest and remove
ter treatment for it or treat the area if you can't get to it.
ants
8. specify where to Where the pet sleeps/rest and or spends the most time in.
concentrate flea
control efforts in
the animal's envi-
ronment
9. List advantages - 4 to 6 month residual action
of IGR's and - no known resistance
describe how - very low human/animal toxicity
they fit into
a flea manage-
ment program
10. Describe the - Does not penetrate through furniture and other items.
limitations of - very flammable and can explode
aerosols, flea - ultrasound devices are not effective at all
bombs, ultra- - flea traps won't control the infestation
sound devices,
and flea traps.
11. Outline the key
to effective con-
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Structural Pest Control 7.1 - Section 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_auz4nj
Answer key
1. Describe the -invertebrates
structural fea- -exoskeleton
tures of an insect -joint legs/other appendages
-eyes/antennae
-could have 1 or 2 pairs of wings (some don't have wings at all)
2. Explain how to - body regions: insects have 3 (head, thorax, and abdomen), arachnids have 2
distinguish in- (fused head and thorax, and abdomen
sects from other - most insects have wings, arachnids don't have wings at all
arthropods - insects have 3 pairs of legs, arachnids have 4 pairs of legs
- insects have antennae, arachnids don't
3. Describe the dif- Simple metamorphosis consists of three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. AKA
ference between "incomplete metamorphosis," stages are not easily distinguishable.
simple and com-
plete metamor- Complete metamorphosis consists of four stages: "egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
phosis Each stage is easily distinguishable.
4. Describe the - feed on stored products
kinds of damage - Contaminate raw and processed commodities
arthropod pests - Weaken structural timbers
can cause - Damage furniture, carpeting, and clothing
- Carry pathogens that cause disease in people, and animals
- Create and nuisance
- cause anxiety and reduce quality of life
5. List of com- - German Cockroaches (5/8 in long - on the exam!!)
mon species of - Brown-Banded cockroaches
cockroaches you - Oriental Cockroaches
might find in Wis- - American and Australian Cockroaches
consin - Wood Cockroaches
6.
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, Structural Pest Control 7.1 - Section 1
Structural Pest Control 7.1 - Section 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_auz4nj
Answer key
Describe treat- - Chemical Control: IGR's (Insect Growth Regulator), crack and crevice spraying in
ment methods the kitchen and bathroom
for cockroach - Baits
control - glue traps (not in book, from experience)
7. Describe how you Spray the inside and outside of the structure, you are treating. INSIDE spray
would make an baseboards and around doors and windows. OUTSIDE the foundation and around
effective perime- doors and windows. Get crack and crevices well. If you can find the nest and remove
ter treatment for it or treat the area if you can't get to it.
ants
8. specify where to Where the pet sleeps/rest and or spends the most time in.
concentrate flea
control efforts in
the animal's envi-
ronment
9. List advantages - 4 to 6 month residual action
of IGR's and - no known resistance
describe how - very low human/animal toxicity
they fit into
a flea manage-
ment program
10. Describe the - Does not penetrate through furniture and other items.
limitations of - very flammable and can explode
aerosols, flea - ultrasound devices are not effective at all
bombs, ultra- - flea traps won't control the infestation
sound devices,
and flea traps.
11. Outline the key
to effective con-
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