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What kind of metamorphosis does an ant go through?
Complete
metamorphosis Egg-
Very small
Larvae- Soft, legless, eyeless, white bodies with small heads,
covered with hairs
Pupa- Soft, uncolored, immobile
Adult- Small, red-brown-black, 1/8 to 1/2 inch long
What are the general considerations of ant control?
- Perform surveillance
- Identify ant with a survey
- Bait suspected areas and follow back to nest
- Killing exposed workers will offer temp relief
,How would you do cultural control for ants?
- Good sanitation is the best approach.
- Store food in tight containers (get rid of food source)
- Remove debris from yards (ant infested plants, dead limbs etc.)
- Ensure buildings are structurally sound and have good
ventilation, avoid moisture buildup.
How would you do chemical control for ants?
- Treat nest directly
- Where nests are not readily accessible, baits can be used;
placed along runways and in places where ants are seen
entering and leaving
- Residual sprays can be used as crack and crevice applications
- Establish barriers: spraying a 2 foot swath around building
foundations and inside building
Where are silverfish most commonly found in the U.S?
The eastern U.S. in warm, humid environments
Where are Firebrats most commonly found in the U.S?
The southwestern U.S. in hot, dry environments.
,What kind of metamorphosis do silverfish and firebrat go through?
No Metamorphosis
- Eggs
- Mature in 3mo-3yr
- Molt 50 times or more
What are the cultural controls for silverfish and firebrats?
- Perform surveillance
- Good sanitation is key
What are the chemical controls for silverfish and firebrats?
- Treat areas where they hide and congregate
- Crack and crevice application
- Baits are effective when all other food sources have been
eliminated
What is the class and order of termites?
Class: Instecta
Order: Isoptera (Only termites are in this class)
, What is the general description of a termite thorax?
- Sexually mature, reproductive members of the colony have 2 pairs
of wings that are equal in length(front and back are the same
size)
What is the general description of a termite abdomen?
Small, soft-bodied insects without a constricted waist.
What type of metamorphosis do termites go through?
Gradual/ incomplete metamorphosis.