Mosquito Control 7F Michigan
Who does EEE effect? - ANSWER Horses and Humans
What does EEE stand for? - ANSWER eastern equine encephalitis
EEE is maintained in nature through a cycle involving birds and what type of
mosquito? - ANSWER The fresh water swamp mosquito
What mosquito is the prime vector for the 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 mosquitos? - ANSWER Egg,
larva, pupa, adult
Do all mosquitos breath air? - ANSWER yes
How do culicinae larvae rest in water? - ANSWER At an angle
What do both male and female mosquitos utilize for food? - ANSWER Nectar and
plant juices
When are mosquitoes active? - ANSWER From dusk through the night until just
after dawn
Why are mosquitoes inactive during the day? - ANSWER To minimize moisturize
loss
If you have a box painted red on the inside with latex paint this is an example of
what? - ANSWER An artificial resting place
What mosquito trap is used between dusk and dawn and utilizes light? - ANSWER
The new jersey light trap
What are mosquitoes traps baited with? - ANSWER CO2 and light
What can be used for mosquito bait? - ANSWER Dry ice
What is the most effective way to reduce the occurrence of mosquitoes? - ANSWER
Environmental manipulation
What chemicals are used for larvicides? - ANSWER BTI and BS
What is ULV? - ANSWER Ultra low volume
Who does EEE effect? - ANSWER Horses and Humans
What does EEE stand for? - ANSWER eastern equine encephalitis
EEE is maintained in nature through a cycle involving birds and what type of
mosquito? - ANSWER The fresh water swamp mosquito
What mosquito is the prime vector for the 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 mosquitos? - ANSWER Egg,
larva, pupa, adult
Do all mosquitos breath air? - ANSWER yes
How do culicinae larvae rest in water? - ANSWER At an angle
What do both male and female mosquitos utilize for food? - ANSWER Nectar and
plant juices
When are mosquitoes active? - ANSWER From dusk through the night until just
after dawn
Why are mosquitoes inactive during the day? - ANSWER To minimize moisturize
loss
If you have a box painted red on the inside with latex paint this is an example of
what? - ANSWER An artificial resting place
What mosquito trap is used between dusk and dawn and utilizes light? - ANSWER
The new jersey light trap
What are mosquitoes traps baited with? - ANSWER CO2 and light
What can be used for mosquito bait? - ANSWER Dry ice
What is the most effective way to reduce the occurrence of mosquitoes? - ANSWER
Environmental manipulation
What chemicals are used for larvicides? - ANSWER BTI and BS
What is ULV? - ANSWER Ultra low volume
