Maine biting fly & tick exam prep - controls

Maine biting fly & tick exam prep - controls Pesticides to control ticks are also known as? - Acaricides At what time of year Yields the best control of the nymph stage? - May or early June If populations are high when should a repeat application be done? - Apply again in October to control the adult ticks Define eco-tone - Area where lawn meets woodland edges For control of American dog tick's treat anytime after the adults emerge in the spring, late April. True or false - True A single application of most acaricides will provide 85-90% or better control. True or false - True To control ticks, repeat applications are always necessary. True or false - False Pesticides to control ticks are the most effective way to reduce tick populations, particularly if combined with landscaping methods that decrease habitat. True or false - True When applying a liquid formulations, use sufficient spray volume and pressure for thorough coverage and penetration of the vegetation and leaf litter. True or false - True True or false. The following areas are tick habitat and should be the focus of spray. Area where lawn meets the woods, Stonewalls, or ornamental plantings. - True True or false. The perimeter of yards in areas that are often used by people, (Play areas, storage areas, walkways, mailboxes) should be a focus of control. - True True or false. Spraying for ticks at parks and school athletic fields with open fields and large lawns isn't necessary. - True Acaricides are not toxic to fish. True or false - False Acaricides are toxic to bees and other beneficial insects. True false - True For tick control indoors the following can be done. A. Use residual dusts or silica gel for crack and crevice B. Homeowners should treat domestic pets C. Spot treat indoor areas as needed D. All of the above - D True or false. Organophosphates insecticides are still commonly used for the control of ticks. - False Carbamates are extremely toxic to bees. True or false - True Pyrethrins, pyrethrum Is a natural insecticide extracted from the chrysanthemum plant. True or false - True Natural pyrethrins are considered knock down agents because they rapidly paralyze insects. True or false - True Define synergist - A