Michigan Mosquito Control 7F
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT
VERSION>
egg, larva, pupa, adult - ANSWER The four distinct stages of mosquito
development
There are ----- species of mosquitoes present in Michigan - ANSWER 60
Some of these species deposit their eggs on damp soil. - ANSWER
Aedes and Psorophora
Larvae breeding sites usually include water that is: - ANSWER
stationary or very slow moving
All larvae are: - ANSWER air breathers
Culicinae (Aedes, Culex, Psorphora, etc.) except Coquillettidia hang at
an -------- from the surface with the tip of their air tube inserted into the
surface film. - ANSWER angle
Coquillettidia obtain air by inserting their air tubes into hollow roots of
aquatic plants and - ANSWER never need to go to the surface to breathe.
Adult stage mosquitoes have three distinct body parts. - ANSWER head,
thorax and abdomen
, The ----- -segmented palpi originate at the lower front of the head near
the proboscis and vary in size and shape. In female Anopheles, they are
about the same length as the proboscis and straight-sided. - ANSWER
five
Only females take a blood meal, utilizing the protein from blood to -
ANSWER produce eggs
Michigan has 3 classes of mosquitoes grouped on the basis of larval
habitats (breeding sites) and life history. - ANSWER permanent water
mosquitoes, floodwater mosquitoes, and artificial container/tree hole
mosquitoes
Surface oils and films are best used against - ANSWER mosquito larva
A registered larvicide that is generally used - ANSWER Temephos
When planning and applying products consider a small droplet size of ---
to --- micron. This type of application provides the most effective kill of
adult mosquitoes with the least effect on the environment. - ANSWER 5
to 27 microns
A registered insecticide for mosquito control - ANSWER Malathion
Midges and crane flies - ANSWER These insects are commonly
confused with mosquitoes.
Floodwater mosquitoes have two groups - ANSWER summer floodwater
and spring floodwater
The most important mosquito-borne diseases in Michigan are caused by
these. - ANSWER Viruses
St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE) and West Nile (WN) disease - ANSWER
Caused with a natural transmission cycle involving several species of
wild birds (sparrows and starlings) and mosquitoes.
The causative agent of this is a protozoan parasite, and a filarial worm
causes dog heartworm. - ANSWER Malaria
Major vectors of WN and SLE in the United States. - ANSWER
Members of genus Culex
, Some vertebrates do not develop a high enough level of a virus in their
blood to transmit to another vertebrate. - ANSWER Dead-end host
This is a mosquito-transmitted virus that causes a severe central nervous
system disease in horses and humans. - ANSWER Eastern Equine
Encephalitis (EEE)
For adulticides intended to kill flying mosquitoes, an effective method
for evaluation involves using -------------------. - ANSWER sentinel caged
mosquitoes
The efficacy of the adulticide represented as a percent reduction (R) or
percent mortality can then be quantitatively estimated using ---------------.
- ANSWER Abbott's formula
These include other insects and invertebrates, fish and birds that may be
harmed or killed by the insecticide application. - ANSWER Non-target
organisms
Disease symptoms are more common in children. Transmission involves
mostly small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks, field mice and
rabbits, and mosquitoes of the genus Aedes as a vector. - ANSWER La
Crosse Encephalitis (LAC)
Approximately one quarter of mosquito species known to occur in
Michigan are biologically capable of transmitting - ANSWER heartworm
This virus is increasing in deer populations, especially in white-tailed
deer. - ANSWER Jamestown Canyon virus
These are needed to show fluctuations in mosquito abundance. -
ANSWER Surveys
Special maps needed for mosquito control can be developed easily with -
ANSWER Geographic information system (GIS) software
Collecting mosquitoes as they land and attempt to bite is a convenient
method of - ANSWER sampling mosquito populations
Adult mosquitoes are inactive during the - ANSWER day
The majority of mosquito sampling is done during - ANSWER dusk and
dawn
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT
VERSION>
egg, larva, pupa, adult - ANSWER The four distinct stages of mosquito
development
There are ----- species of mosquitoes present in Michigan - ANSWER 60
Some of these species deposit their eggs on damp soil. - ANSWER
Aedes and Psorophora
Larvae breeding sites usually include water that is: - ANSWER
stationary or very slow moving
All larvae are: - ANSWER air breathers
Culicinae (Aedes, Culex, Psorphora, etc.) except Coquillettidia hang at
an -------- from the surface with the tip of their air tube inserted into the
surface film. - ANSWER angle
Coquillettidia obtain air by inserting their air tubes into hollow roots of
aquatic plants and - ANSWER never need to go to the surface to breathe.
Adult stage mosquitoes have three distinct body parts. - ANSWER head,
thorax and abdomen
, The ----- -segmented palpi originate at the lower front of the head near
the proboscis and vary in size and shape. In female Anopheles, they are
about the same length as the proboscis and straight-sided. - ANSWER
five
Only females take a blood meal, utilizing the protein from blood to -
ANSWER produce eggs
Michigan has 3 classes of mosquitoes grouped on the basis of larval
habitats (breeding sites) and life history. - ANSWER permanent water
mosquitoes, floodwater mosquitoes, and artificial container/tree hole
mosquitoes
Surface oils and films are best used against - ANSWER mosquito larva
A registered larvicide that is generally used - ANSWER Temephos
When planning and applying products consider a small droplet size of ---
to --- micron. This type of application provides the most effective kill of
adult mosquitoes with the least effect on the environment. - ANSWER 5
to 27 microns
A registered insecticide for mosquito control - ANSWER Malathion
Midges and crane flies - ANSWER These insects are commonly
confused with mosquitoes.
Floodwater mosquitoes have two groups - ANSWER summer floodwater
and spring floodwater
The most important mosquito-borne diseases in Michigan are caused by
these. - ANSWER Viruses
St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE) and West Nile (WN) disease - ANSWER
Caused with a natural transmission cycle involving several species of
wild birds (sparrows and starlings) and mosquitoes.
The causative agent of this is a protozoan parasite, and a filarial worm
causes dog heartworm. - ANSWER Malaria
Major vectors of WN and SLE in the United States. - ANSWER
Members of genus Culex
, Some vertebrates do not develop a high enough level of a virus in their
blood to transmit to another vertebrate. - ANSWER Dead-end host
This is a mosquito-transmitted virus that causes a severe central nervous
system disease in horses and humans. - ANSWER Eastern Equine
Encephalitis (EEE)
For adulticides intended to kill flying mosquitoes, an effective method
for evaluation involves using -------------------. - ANSWER sentinel caged
mosquitoes
The efficacy of the adulticide represented as a percent reduction (R) or
percent mortality can then be quantitatively estimated using ---------------.
- ANSWER Abbott's formula
These include other insects and invertebrates, fish and birds that may be
harmed or killed by the insecticide application. - ANSWER Non-target
organisms
Disease symptoms are more common in children. Transmission involves
mostly small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks, field mice and
rabbits, and mosquitoes of the genus Aedes as a vector. - ANSWER La
Crosse Encephalitis (LAC)
Approximately one quarter of mosquito species known to occur in
Michigan are biologically capable of transmitting - ANSWER heartworm
This virus is increasing in deer populations, especially in white-tailed
deer. - ANSWER Jamestown Canyon virus
These are needed to show fluctuations in mosquito abundance. -
ANSWER Surveys
Special maps needed for mosquito control can be developed easily with -
ANSWER Geographic information system (GIS) software
Collecting mosquitoes as they land and attempt to bite is a convenient
method of - ANSWER sampling mosquito populations
Adult mosquitoes are inactive during the - ANSWER day
The majority of mosquito sampling is done during - ANSWER dusk and
dawn
