MOSQUITO STUDY GUIDE,
MICHIGAN (7F) (MOSQUITO TEST
QUESTIONS 7F) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What does EEE stand for? - ANSWER-eastern equine encephalitis
Who does EEE effect? - ANSWER-Horses and Humans
What is EEE? - 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 - 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? - ANSWER-Culex Pipien
Lacrosse Virus involves Ochlerotatus Mosquitoes and what type of animals? -
ANSWER-Small mammals. Chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels etc.
What are the four distinct stages of development for a mosquito? - ANSWER-EGG,
LARVA, PUPA, ADULT.
Do all mosquitos breathe air? - ANSWER-Yes.
How do Culicinae Larve rest in water? - ANSWER-At an angle.
What do both male and female mosquitos utilize for food? - ANSWER-Nectar and
Plant juices.
Larvae that feed on bird and mammal flesh? - ANSWER-Fly Maggots
Product used to force insects out of their hiding? - ANSWER-Flushing agent
what diseases are in are pigeon poop? - ANSWER-Histoplasmosis, Cryptococcosis,
Psittacosis.
What is the only treatment available in a restaurant or where food is served? -
ANSWER-Through crack and crevice.
What insect is known for its elbowed antenna? - ANSWER-Ants
Deer ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - ANSWER-Lyme disease.
, What color are roof rats? - ANSWER-Grey
Are rodents known to carry rabies? - ANSWER-No
How do tracking powders work? - ANSWER-It sticks to rodents fur and are ingested
when they clean themselves.
How far do rats normally travel from their nest? - ANSWER-100-150 feet.
Dog Ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - ANSWER-Rocky Mountain
spotted fever.
When treating for ticks apply pesticides where? - ANSWER-The base of tall grass
and along the edges of walking paths.
The best way to treat for bed bugs is a? - ANSWER-Through crack and crevice
treatment.
How far should baits be placed when baiting for rats? - ANSWER-15-50 feet.
How far apart should traps be placed ? - ANSWER-10-20 feet in an established path.
How far should bait stations be placed when baiting mice. - ANSWER-10 feet or
less.
What is a great nonfood bait for mice? - ANSWER-Cotton Balls.
The three most common pest birds? - ANSWER-pigeons, starlings, sparrows
starlings do what before roosting? - ANSWER-stage on a high perch.
bat proofing should be done when? - ANSWER-October November December
if you are bit by a bat you need do what? - ANSWER-capture it without crushing the
head, refrigerate it (don't freeze it) and take it to the local health department for
testing
can rat glue boards be used for snakes? - ANSWER-yes as long as they are secured
harpoon and shocker traps are used for what type of animals? - ANSWER-
vertebrate/ moles
larvae that feed on bird and mammal flesh? - ANSWER-fly maggots
product used to force insects out of their hiding? - ANSWER-flushing agent
what diseases are sin pigeon poop? - ANSWER-histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and
psittacosis
MICHIGAN (7F) (MOSQUITO TEST
QUESTIONS 7F) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What does EEE stand for? - ANSWER-eastern equine encephalitis
Who does EEE effect? - ANSWER-Horses and Humans
What is EEE? - 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 - 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? - ANSWER-Culex Pipien
Lacrosse Virus involves Ochlerotatus Mosquitoes and what type of animals? -
ANSWER-Small mammals. Chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels etc.
What are the four distinct stages of development for a mosquito? - ANSWER-EGG,
LARVA, PUPA, ADULT.
Do all mosquitos breathe air? - ANSWER-Yes.
How do Culicinae Larve rest in water? - ANSWER-At an angle.
What do both male and female mosquitos utilize for food? - ANSWER-Nectar and
Plant juices.
Larvae that feed on bird and mammal flesh? - ANSWER-Fly Maggots
Product used to force insects out of their hiding? - ANSWER-Flushing agent
what diseases are in are pigeon poop? - ANSWER-Histoplasmosis, Cryptococcosis,
Psittacosis.
What is the only treatment available in a restaurant or where food is served? -
ANSWER-Through crack and crevice.
What insect is known for its elbowed antenna? - ANSWER-Ants
Deer ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - ANSWER-Lyme disease.
, What color are roof rats? - ANSWER-Grey
Are rodents known to carry rabies? - ANSWER-No
How do tracking powders work? - ANSWER-It sticks to rodents fur and are ingested
when they clean themselves.
How far do rats normally travel from their nest? - ANSWER-100-150 feet.
Dog Ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - ANSWER-Rocky Mountain
spotted fever.
When treating for ticks apply pesticides where? - ANSWER-The base of tall grass
and along the edges of walking paths.
The best way to treat for bed bugs is a? - ANSWER-Through crack and crevice
treatment.
How far should baits be placed when baiting for rats? - ANSWER-15-50 feet.
How far apart should traps be placed ? - ANSWER-10-20 feet in an established path.
How far should bait stations be placed when baiting mice. - ANSWER-10 feet or
less.
What is a great nonfood bait for mice? - ANSWER-Cotton Balls.
The three most common pest birds? - ANSWER-pigeons, starlings, sparrows
starlings do what before roosting? - ANSWER-stage on a high perch.
bat proofing should be done when? - ANSWER-October November December
if you are bit by a bat you need do what? - ANSWER-capture it without crushing the
head, refrigerate it (don't freeze it) and take it to the local health department for
testing
can rat glue boards be used for snakes? - ANSWER-yes as long as they are secured
harpoon and shocker traps are used for what type of animals? - ANSWER-
vertebrate/ moles
larvae that feed on bird and mammal flesh? - ANSWER-fly maggots
product used to force insects out of their hiding? - ANSWER-flushing agent
what diseases are sin pigeon poop? - ANSWER-histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and
psittacosis
