MOSQUITO STUDY GUIDE, MICHIGAN (7F) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026

MOSQUITO STUDY GUIDE, MICHIGAN (7F) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 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. Dog Ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - Answer -Rocky Mountain spotted fever. When treating for ticks apply pesticides where? -