Mosquito Study Guide, Michigan (7F)
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What does EEE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - eastern equine encephalitis
Who does EEE effect? - CORRECT ANSWER - Horses and Humans
What is EEE? - CORRECT ANSWER - EEE is a virus that causes acute encephalitis in
horses and man. It is maintained in nature through a cycle involving primarily the fresh water
swamp mosquito Culiseta melanoma and many species of birds such as the cardinal.
Culiseta melanura - CORRECT ANSWER - The black tailed mosquito, is a species of
mosquito in the family of Culicidae.
What mosquito is the primary vector for West Nile Virus? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Culex Pipien
Lacrosse Virus involves Ochlerotatus Mosquitoes and what type of animals? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Small mammals. Chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels etc.
What are the four distinct stages of development for a mosquito? - CORRECT ANSWER -
EGG, LARVA, PUPA, ADULT.
Do all mosquitos breathe air? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes.
How do Culicinae Larve rest in water? - CORRECT ANSWER - At an angle.
, What do both male and female mosquitos utilize for food? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nectar and Plant juices.
Larvae that feed on bird and mammal flesh? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fly Maggots
Product used to force insects out of their hiding? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flushing agent
what diseases are in are pigeon poop? - CORRECT ANSWER - Histoplasmosis,
Cryptococcosis, Psittacosis.
What is the only treatment available in a restaurant or where food is served? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Through crack and crevice.
What insect is known for its elbowed antenna? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ants
Deer ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lyme
disease.
Dog Ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rocky
Mountain spotted fever.
When treating for ticks apply pesticides where? - CORRECT ANSWER - The base of tall
grass and along the edges of walking paths.
The best way to treat for bed bugs is a? - CORRECT ANSWER - Through crack and
crevice treatment.
What color are roof rats? - CORRECT ANSWER - Grey
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What does EEE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - eastern equine encephalitis
Who does EEE effect? - CORRECT ANSWER - Horses and Humans
What is EEE? - CORRECT ANSWER - EEE is a virus that causes acute encephalitis in
horses and man. It is maintained in nature through a cycle involving primarily the fresh water
swamp mosquito Culiseta melanoma and many species of birds such as the cardinal.
Culiseta melanura - CORRECT ANSWER - The black tailed mosquito, is a species of
mosquito in the family of Culicidae.
What mosquito is the primary vector for West Nile Virus? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Culex Pipien
Lacrosse Virus involves Ochlerotatus Mosquitoes and what type of animals? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Small mammals. Chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels etc.
What are the four distinct stages of development for a mosquito? - CORRECT ANSWER -
EGG, LARVA, PUPA, ADULT.
Do all mosquitos breathe air? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes.
How do Culicinae Larve rest in water? - CORRECT ANSWER - At an angle.
, What do both male and female mosquitos utilize for food? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nectar and Plant juices.
Larvae that feed on bird and mammal flesh? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fly Maggots
Product used to force insects out of their hiding? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flushing agent
what diseases are in are pigeon poop? - CORRECT ANSWER - Histoplasmosis,
Cryptococcosis, Psittacosis.
What is the only treatment available in a restaurant or where food is served? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Through crack and crevice.
What insect is known for its elbowed antenna? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ants
Deer ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lyme
disease.
Dog Ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rocky
Mountain spotted fever.
When treating for ticks apply pesticides where? - CORRECT ANSWER - The base of tall
grass and along the edges of walking paths.
The best way to treat for bed bugs is a? - CORRECT ANSWER - Through crack and
crevice treatment.
What color are roof rats? - CORRECT ANSWER - Grey
