Michigan Mosquito Control 7F Questions
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egg, larva, pupa, adult - ANSWER-The four distinct stages of mosquito development
There are ----- species of mosquitoes present in Michigan - ANSWER-60
Some of these species deposit their eggs on damp soil. - ANSWER-Aedes and Psorophora
Larvae breeding sites usually include water that is: - ANSWER-stationary or very slow moving
All larvae are: - ANSWER-air breathers
Culicinae (Aedes, Culex, Psorphora, etc.) except Coquillettidia hang at an -------- from the surface with the tip of their air tube inserted into the surface film. - ANSWER-angle
Coquillettidia obtain air by inserting their air tubes into hollow roots of aquatic plants and
- ANSWER-never need to go to the surface to breathe.
Adult stage mosquitoes have three distinct body parts. - ANSWER-head, thorax and abdomen
The ----- -segmented palpi originate at the lower front of the head near the proboscis and vary in size and shape. In female Anopheles, they are about the same length as the
proboscis and straight-sided. - ANSWER-five
Only females take a blood meal, utilizing the protein from blood to - ANSWER-produce eggs
Michigan has 3 classes of mosquitoes grouped on the basis of larval habitats (breeding sites) and life history. - ANSWER-permanent water mosquitoes, floodwater mosquitoes,
and artificial container/tree hole mosquitoes
Midges and crane flies - ANSWER-These insects are commonly confused with mosquitoes.
Floodwater mosquitoes have two groups - ANSWER-summer floodwater and spring floodwater The most important mosquito-borne diseases in Michigan are caused by these. - ANSWER-Viruses
St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE) and West Nile (WN) disease - ANSWER-Caused with a natural transmission cycle involving several species of wild birds (sparrows and starlings) and mosquitoes.
The causative agent of this is a protozoan parasite, and a filarial worm causes dog heartworm. - ANSWER-Malaria
Major vectors of WN and SLE in the United States. - ANSWER-Members of genus Culex
Some vertebrates do not develop a high enough level of a virus in their blood to transmit
to another vertebrate. - ANSWER-Dead-end host
This is a mosquito-transmitted virus that causes a severe central nervous system disease in horses and humans. - ANSWER-Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Disease symptoms are more common in children. Transmission involves mostly small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks, field mice and rabbits, and mosquitoes of the genus Aedes as a vector. - ANSWER-La Crosse Encephalitis (LAC)
Approximately one quarter of mosquito species known to occur in Michigan are biologically capable of transmitting - ANSWER-heartworm
This virus is increasing in deer populations, especially in white-tailed deer. - ANSWER-
Jamestown Canyon virus
These are needed to show fluctuations in mosquito abundance. - ANSWER-Surveys
Special maps needed for mosquito control can be developed easily with - ANSWER-
Geographic information system (GIS) software
Collecting mosquitoes as they land and attempt to bite is a convenient method of - ANSWER-sampling mosquito populations
Adult mosquitoes are inactive during the - ANSWER-day
The majority of mosquito sampling is done during - ANSWER-dusk and dawn
Equipment commonly used for mosquito sampling: - ANSWER-Collecting tube or aspirator, plastic vials, cages for live collection, field record forms, notebook, pencil, flashlight, and map
Two general types of mosquito resting stations - ANSWER-natural and artificial
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egg, larva, pupa, adult - ANSWER-The four distinct stages of mosquito development
There are ----- species of mosquitoes present in Michigan - ANSWER-60
Some of these species deposit their eggs on damp soil. - ANSWER-Aedes and Psorophora
Larvae breeding sites usually include water that is: - ANSWER-stationary or very slow moving
All larvae are: - ANSWER-air breathers
Culicinae (Aedes, Culex, Psorphora, etc.) except Coquillettidia hang at an -------- from the surface with the tip of their air tube inserted into the surface film. - ANSWER-angle
Coquillettidia obtain air by inserting their air tubes into hollow roots of aquatic plants and
- ANSWER-never need to go to the surface to breathe.
Adult stage mosquitoes have three distinct body parts. - ANSWER-head, thorax and abdomen
The ----- -segmented palpi originate at the lower front of the head near the proboscis and vary in size and shape. In female Anopheles, they are about the same length as the
proboscis and straight-sided. - ANSWER-five
Only females take a blood meal, utilizing the protein from blood to - ANSWER-produce eggs
Michigan has 3 classes of mosquitoes grouped on the basis of larval habitats (breeding sites) and life history. - ANSWER-permanent water mosquitoes, floodwater mosquitoes,
and artificial container/tree hole mosquitoes
Midges and crane flies - ANSWER-These insects are commonly confused with mosquitoes.
Floodwater mosquitoes have two groups - ANSWER-summer floodwater and spring floodwater The most important mosquito-borne diseases in Michigan are caused by these. - ANSWER-Viruses
St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE) and West Nile (WN) disease - ANSWER-Caused with a natural transmission cycle involving several species of wild birds (sparrows and starlings) and mosquitoes.
The causative agent of this is a protozoan parasite, and a filarial worm causes dog heartworm. - ANSWER-Malaria
Major vectors of WN and SLE in the United States. - ANSWER-Members of genus Culex
Some vertebrates do not develop a high enough level of a virus in their blood to transmit
to another vertebrate. - ANSWER-Dead-end host
This is a mosquito-transmitted virus that causes a severe central nervous system disease in horses and humans. - ANSWER-Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Disease symptoms are more common in children. Transmission involves mostly small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks, field mice and rabbits, and mosquitoes of the genus Aedes as a vector. - ANSWER-La Crosse Encephalitis (LAC)
Approximately one quarter of mosquito species known to occur in Michigan are biologically capable of transmitting - ANSWER-heartworm
This virus is increasing in deer populations, especially in white-tailed deer. - ANSWER-
Jamestown Canyon virus
These are needed to show fluctuations in mosquito abundance. - ANSWER-Surveys
Special maps needed for mosquito control can be developed easily with - ANSWER-
Geographic information system (GIS) software
Collecting mosquitoes as they land and attempt to bite is a convenient method of - ANSWER-sampling mosquito populations
Adult mosquitoes are inactive during the - ANSWER-day
The majority of mosquito sampling is done during - ANSWER-dusk and dawn
Equipment commonly used for mosquito sampling: - ANSWER-Collecting tube or aspirator, plastic vials, cages for live collection, field record forms, notebook, pencil, flashlight, and map
Two general types of mosquito resting stations - ANSWER-natural and artificial
