Mosquito Study Guide, Michigan
(7F)Questions & Answers 100%
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What does EEE stand for? - ANSWEReastern equine encephalitis
Who does EEE effect? - ANSWERHorses and Humans
What is EEE? - ANSWEREEE 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 - ANSWERThe black tailed mosquito, is a species of mosquito in the family of
Culicidae.
What mosquito is the primary vector for West Nile Virus? - ANSWERCulex Pipien
Lacrosse Virus involves Ochlerotatus Mosquitoes and what type of animals? - ANSWERSmall
mammals. Chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels etc.
What are the four distinct stages of development for a mosquito? - ANSWEREGG, LARVA, PUPA,
ADULT.
Do all mosquitos breathe air? - ANSWERYes.
How do Culicinae Larve rest in water? - ANSWERAt an angle.
What do both male and female mosquitos utilize for food? - ANSWERNectar and Plant juices.
Larvae that feed on bird and mammal flesh? - ANSWERFly Maggots
Product used to force insects out of their hiding? - ANSWERFlushing agent
, what diseases are in are pigeon poop? - ANSWERHistoplasmosis, Cryptococcosis, Psittacosis.
What is the only treatment available in a restaurant or where food is served? - ANSWERThrough
crack and crevice.
What insect is known for its elbowed antenna? - ANSWERAnts
Deer ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - ANSWERLyme disease.
Dog Ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - ANSWERRocky Mountain spotted fever.
When treating for ticks apply pesticides where? - ANSWERThe base of tall grass and along the edges
of walking paths.
The best way to treat for bed bugs is a? - ANSWERThrough crack and crevice treatment.
What color are roof rats? - ANSWERGrey
Are rodents known to carry rabies? - ANSWERNo
How do tracking powders work? - ANSWERIt sticks to rodents fur and are ingested when they clean
themselves.
How far do rats normally travel from their nest? - ANSWER100-150 feet.
How far should baits be placed when baiting for rats? - ANSWER15-50 feet.
How far apart should traps be placed ? - ANSWER10-20 feet in an established path.
How far should bait stations be placed when baiting mice. - ANSWER10 feet or less.
(7F)Questions & Answers 100%
Correct!!
What does EEE stand for? - ANSWEReastern equine encephalitis
Who does EEE effect? - ANSWERHorses and Humans
What is EEE? - ANSWEREEE 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 - ANSWERThe black tailed mosquito, is a species of mosquito in the family of
Culicidae.
What mosquito is the primary vector for West Nile Virus? - ANSWERCulex Pipien
Lacrosse Virus involves Ochlerotatus Mosquitoes and what type of animals? - ANSWERSmall
mammals. Chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels etc.
What are the four distinct stages of development for a mosquito? - ANSWEREGG, LARVA, PUPA,
ADULT.
Do all mosquitos breathe air? - ANSWERYes.
How do Culicinae Larve rest in water? - ANSWERAt an angle.
What do both male and female mosquitos utilize for food? - ANSWERNectar and Plant juices.
Larvae that feed on bird and mammal flesh? - ANSWERFly Maggots
Product used to force insects out of their hiding? - ANSWERFlushing agent
, what diseases are in are pigeon poop? - ANSWERHistoplasmosis, Cryptococcosis, Psittacosis.
What is the only treatment available in a restaurant or where food is served? - ANSWERThrough
crack and crevice.
What insect is known for its elbowed antenna? - ANSWERAnts
Deer ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - ANSWERLyme disease.
Dog Ticks and lone star ticks are known to carry? - ANSWERRocky Mountain spotted fever.
When treating for ticks apply pesticides where? - ANSWERThe base of tall grass and along the edges
of walking paths.
The best way to treat for bed bugs is a? - ANSWERThrough crack and crevice treatment.
What color are roof rats? - ANSWERGrey
Are rodents known to carry rabies? - ANSWERNo
How do tracking powders work? - ANSWERIt sticks to rodents fur and are ingested when they clean
themselves.
How far do rats normally travel from their nest? - ANSWER100-150 feet.
How far should baits be placed when baiting for rats? - ANSWER15-50 feet.
How far apart should traps be placed ? - ANSWER10-20 feet in an established path.
How far should bait stations be placed when baiting mice. - ANSWER10 feet or less.
