Wisconsin Structural Pest Control
Learning Objectives
Describe the structural features of insects -answer three regions: head, thorax,
abdomen. three pairs attached to thorax. wings differ from 0 to 2. one pair of antenna on head
explain how to distinguish insects from other arthropods -answer spiders, mites, etc.
have two body regions: a fused head and thorax, and abdomen; four pairs of legs attached to
head/thorax region; no wings; no antennae; has an exoskeleton
describe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can cause -answer feed on stored
products; contaminate raw and processed commodities; weaken structural timbers; damage
furniture, carpeting, and clothing; carry pathogens that cause disease in people and animals;
create a nuisance; cause anxiety and reduce quality of life
simple metamorphosis -answer three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. must molt
because exoskeleton cannot enlarge
complete metamorphosis -answer four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon), and adult
list of common species of cockroaches you might find in Wisconsin -answer german,
brown-banded, oriental , american, australian, and wood
treatment methods for cockroach control -answer IGR (insect growth regulators),
baits, crack-and-crevice, and spraying
,IGR (insect growth regulators) -answer synthetic chemicals designed to mimic the
activity of natural insect hormones. affects
list the ant species -answer carpenter, larger yellow or citronella, thief or grease,
pavement, cornfield, and pharoah
list the ant species for which baits do or do not provide effective control -answer
pharaoh, thief, worker, and fire ants
describe how you would make an effective perimeter treatment for ants -answer
spray under sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal door frames
describe how to treat both outdoor and indoor ant nests -answer outdoor: use
enough liquids to drench the material down into the nest. indoor: dusting cracks and crevices,
spraying liquids also works
carpenter ant control -answer find the main nesting colony and kill the queen. use
perimeter treatment to keep the ants outside
specify where to concentrate flea control efforts in the animal's environment -answer
eat and sleep areas, wash animal. focus on where the pet spends most of its time,
vacuum and cleaning up their area. check chimneys, attics, and crawl spaces if no animal is a pet
list the advantages of IGRs and describe how they fit into a flea management program -answer
IGRs prevent fleas from developing and hatching, they also have low human and
animal toxicity
, describe the limitations of aerosols, flea "bombs," ultrasonic devices, and flea traps -answer
these materials can cause explosions or fires if access fumes build up in enclosed
areas, they won't penetrate through furniture or other items
outline the key to effective control of flies and food pests -answer find and eliminate
food source, short term bomb
describe the options for controlling powder post beetle infestations -answer surface-
treat the infested wood with pesticide. spray or paint borates onto exposed surfaces
describe what can make perimeter treatments for occasional invaders especially effective and
why some treatments fail -answer treating cracks and openings around windows,
plumbing, doors, spaces between the foundation and siding are effective. Some treatments may
fail because some insects might have gotten past the perimeter treatment before you applied it
describe the life cycle of bed bugs and the importance of proper inspection -answer
individual bed bugs can lay 200 to 250 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs hatch in about 6
to 10 days. Adults live for about 2 to 4 months. If you don't properly inspect for bed bugs, then
the infestation will not be controlled
describe some control methods for bed bugs including limitations of chemical control -answer
temperature below freezing or heat treatments. non-repellant products are primarily
used
list physical differences between the Norway rat -answer weighs 7-17 ounces, 12-18
inches long, tail is 5-8 inches, ears are close set, short, thick with short fine hairs, hind foot over
an inch, 12 teats on female, grayish belly fur
Learning Objectives
Describe the structural features of insects -answer three regions: head, thorax,
abdomen. three pairs attached to thorax. wings differ from 0 to 2. one pair of antenna on head
explain how to distinguish insects from other arthropods -answer spiders, mites, etc.
have two body regions: a fused head and thorax, and abdomen; four pairs of legs attached to
head/thorax region; no wings; no antennae; has an exoskeleton
describe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can cause -answer feed on stored
products; contaminate raw and processed commodities; weaken structural timbers; damage
furniture, carpeting, and clothing; carry pathogens that cause disease in people and animals;
create a nuisance; cause anxiety and reduce quality of life
simple metamorphosis -answer three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. must molt
because exoskeleton cannot enlarge
complete metamorphosis -answer four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon), and adult
list of common species of cockroaches you might find in Wisconsin -answer german,
brown-banded, oriental , american, australian, and wood
treatment methods for cockroach control -answer IGR (insect growth regulators),
baits, crack-and-crevice, and spraying
,IGR (insect growth regulators) -answer synthetic chemicals designed to mimic the
activity of natural insect hormones. affects
list the ant species -answer carpenter, larger yellow or citronella, thief or grease,
pavement, cornfield, and pharoah
list the ant species for which baits do or do not provide effective control -answer
pharaoh, thief, worker, and fire ants
describe how you would make an effective perimeter treatment for ants -answer
spray under sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal door frames
describe how to treat both outdoor and indoor ant nests -answer outdoor: use
enough liquids to drench the material down into the nest. indoor: dusting cracks and crevices,
spraying liquids also works
carpenter ant control -answer find the main nesting colony and kill the queen. use
perimeter treatment to keep the ants outside
specify where to concentrate flea control efforts in the animal's environment -answer
eat and sleep areas, wash animal. focus on where the pet spends most of its time,
vacuum and cleaning up their area. check chimneys, attics, and crawl spaces if no animal is a pet
list the advantages of IGRs and describe how they fit into a flea management program -answer
IGRs prevent fleas from developing and hatching, they also have low human and
animal toxicity
, describe the limitations of aerosols, flea "bombs," ultrasonic devices, and flea traps -answer
these materials can cause explosions or fires if access fumes build up in enclosed
areas, they won't penetrate through furniture or other items
outline the key to effective control of flies and food pests -answer find and eliminate
food source, short term bomb
describe the options for controlling powder post beetle infestations -answer surface-
treat the infested wood with pesticide. spray or paint borates onto exposed surfaces
describe what can make perimeter treatments for occasional invaders especially effective and
why some treatments fail -answer treating cracks and openings around windows,
plumbing, doors, spaces between the foundation and siding are effective. Some treatments may
fail because some insects might have gotten past the perimeter treatment before you applied it
describe the life cycle of bed bugs and the importance of proper inspection -answer
individual bed bugs can lay 200 to 250 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs hatch in about 6
to 10 days. Adults live for about 2 to 4 months. If you don't properly inspect for bed bugs, then
the infestation will not be controlled
describe some control methods for bed bugs including limitations of chemical control -answer
temperature below freezing or heat treatments. non-repellant products are primarily
used
list physical differences between the Norway rat -answer weighs 7-17 ounces, 12-18
inches long, tail is 5-8 inches, ears are close set, short, thick with short fine hairs, hind foot over
an inch, 12 teats on female, grayish belly fur
