SC General and Structural Pest Control 7A Exam
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What is the series of events from egg Lifecycle
to adult called?
What is metamorphosis? The change that must take place in before the
young insect matures into an adult is called
Metamorphosis
What Phylum do all insect-related All insect-related animals such as mites, ticks, and
animals belong to? spiders belong to a phulum called the Arthropoda
What are Arachnids? Spiders, Mites, scorpions, and ticks. Most
arthropod pests are insects or arachnids.
- four pairs of legs
- two body segments (abdomen and
cephalothorax)
Name the four control strategies 1. Resource Management/Environment
used to attempt the control of Manipulation
arthropods or rodents. 2. Prevention/Mechanical Barriers
3. Biological Control
4. Chemical Control
,Resource Management/Environment Management of food, water, and shelter availability,
Manipulation and habitat modification to minimize or eliminate
pest is usually one of the most effective methods
for controlling pests.
Prevention/Mechanical Barriers Barriers such as screens, netting, and protective
clothing all are mechanical means to protect
people from biting and nuisance insects.
Biological Control The use of predators, parasites, and pathogens
(insect diseases) can be effective in controlling
some pest species, if the beneficial organisms can
establish themselves or if a population can be
maintained.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) This concept uses a combination of biological,
environmental and chemical control methods
IPM- How? Controlling pests by stressing non-chemical
methods is the goal of pest management programs
IPM- Why? An IPM program seeks to maintain to maintain pest
populations below the level at which they cause
problems.
IPM It is an alternative and improved approach to
traditional pest management. I uses information on
the life cycles of pests and their interactions with
the environment, in combination with available pest
control methods, to manage pests by the most
economical means with the least possible damage
to people, property, and the environment.
, IPM- Program Under an IPM program, spraying is used ONLY
when ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
What is the difference between Thee key features can quickly identify winged ants:
winged ants and termite swarmers? 1. A pinched waist
2. Elbowed antennae
3. Wings of different lengths
Which ant species has a heart- Acrobat Ant
shaped abdomen?
Where do odorous house ants get The odor they give off when they are crushed,
their name? smells like rotten coconut
What type of control is best for red Broadcast baiting followed by mound drenching
imported fire ants?
What is "budding"? When pharaoh ants separate into multiple colonies
due to liquid insecticide treatment
Order Group of similar families
Complete Metamorphosis Insect development consisting of four stages: egg,
larva, pupa, and adult
Castes - ants in a colony are grouped into castes based
off of the tasks they perform.
- Castes consist of workers, queens and alates.
(Latest 2026/2027 Update) Complete Questions
and Guide Answers, 100% Verified Graded A+
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Terms in this set (205)
What is the series of events from egg Lifecycle
to adult called?
What is metamorphosis? The change that must take place in before the
young insect matures into an adult is called
Metamorphosis
What Phylum do all insect-related All insect-related animals such as mites, ticks, and
animals belong to? spiders belong to a phulum called the Arthropoda
What are Arachnids? Spiders, Mites, scorpions, and ticks. Most
arthropod pests are insects or arachnids.
- four pairs of legs
- two body segments (abdomen and
cephalothorax)
Name the four control strategies 1. Resource Management/Environment
used to attempt the control of Manipulation
arthropods or rodents. 2. Prevention/Mechanical Barriers
3. Biological Control
4. Chemical Control
,Resource Management/Environment Management of food, water, and shelter availability,
Manipulation and habitat modification to minimize or eliminate
pest is usually one of the most effective methods
for controlling pests.
Prevention/Mechanical Barriers Barriers such as screens, netting, and protective
clothing all are mechanical means to protect
people from biting and nuisance insects.
Biological Control The use of predators, parasites, and pathogens
(insect diseases) can be effective in controlling
some pest species, if the beneficial organisms can
establish themselves or if a population can be
maintained.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) This concept uses a combination of biological,
environmental and chemical control methods
IPM- How? Controlling pests by stressing non-chemical
methods is the goal of pest management programs
IPM- Why? An IPM program seeks to maintain to maintain pest
populations below the level at which they cause
problems.
IPM It is an alternative and improved approach to
traditional pest management. I uses information on
the life cycles of pests and their interactions with
the environment, in combination with available pest
control methods, to manage pests by the most
economical means with the least possible damage
to people, property, and the environment.
, IPM- Program Under an IPM program, spraying is used ONLY
when ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
What is the difference between Thee key features can quickly identify winged ants:
winged ants and termite swarmers? 1. A pinched waist
2. Elbowed antennae
3. Wings of different lengths
Which ant species has a heart- Acrobat Ant
shaped abdomen?
Where do odorous house ants get The odor they give off when they are crushed,
their name? smells like rotten coconut
What type of control is best for red Broadcast baiting followed by mound drenching
imported fire ants?
What is "budding"? When pharaoh ants separate into multiple colonies
due to liquid insecticide treatment
Order Group of similar families
Complete Metamorphosis Insect development consisting of four stages: egg,
larva, pupa, and adult
Castes - ants in a colony are grouped into castes based
off of the tasks they perform.
- Castes consist of workers, queens and alates.
