MOSQUITO STUDY GUIDE,
MICHIGAN (7F)||LATEST UPDATE
FOR 2026/2027
The signal word describes how toxic the pesticides is to who/what? - ANSWER-
Humans
Which signal word is the most dangerous? - ANSWER-1 is the most
3 is the least
What is the category 3 signal word? - ANSWER-caution
What are the three body parts of an adult mosquito? - ANSWER-Head, Thorax,
Abdomen
True or false: an aggressive larvicide program cannot eliminate the need for
adulticide? - ANSWER-True
How long must documents be kept for RESTRICTED use pesticides? - ANSWER-3
years
How long must documents be kept for GENERAL use pesticides? - ANSWER-1 year
What are the two types of resting stations for mosquitos? - ANSWER-Natural and
Artificial
What animals is affected by heartworm? - ANSWER-Dogs
Across virus involves Ochlerotatus mosquitos and what type of animal? - ANSWER-
Small mammals-Chipmunks, Rabbits, Squirrels, etc....
What mosquito trap is used between dawn and dusk and utilizes light? - ANSWER-
The New Jersey trap light
What are the stages of development for mosquitos? - ANSWER-Egg-Larva-Pupa-
Adult Complete Metamorphosis
Do all mosquitos breath air? - ANSWER-Yes
What do both male and female mosquitos utilize for food? - ANSWER-Nectar and
plant juices
When are mosquitos active? - ANSWER-From dusk, through the night just after
dawn
MICHIGAN (7F)||LATEST UPDATE
FOR 2026/2027
The signal word describes how toxic the pesticides is to who/what? - ANSWER-
Humans
Which signal word is the most dangerous? - ANSWER-1 is the most
3 is the least
What is the category 3 signal word? - ANSWER-caution
What are the three body parts of an adult mosquito? - ANSWER-Head, Thorax,
Abdomen
True or false: an aggressive larvicide program cannot eliminate the need for
adulticide? - ANSWER-True
How long must documents be kept for RESTRICTED use pesticides? - ANSWER-3
years
How long must documents be kept for GENERAL use pesticides? - ANSWER-1 year
What are the two types of resting stations for mosquitos? - ANSWER-Natural and
Artificial
What animals is affected by heartworm? - ANSWER-Dogs
Across virus involves Ochlerotatus mosquitos and what type of animal? - ANSWER-
Small mammals-Chipmunks, Rabbits, Squirrels, etc....
What mosquito trap is used between dawn and dusk and utilizes light? - ANSWER-
The New Jersey trap light
What are the stages of development for mosquitos? - ANSWER-Egg-Larva-Pupa-
Adult Complete Metamorphosis
Do all mosquitos breath air? - ANSWER-Yes
What do both male and female mosquitos utilize for food? - ANSWER-Nectar and
plant juices
When are mosquitos active? - ANSWER-From dusk, through the night just after
dawn
