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Georgia Category 41 Pest Control: Mosquito Surveillance Exam Questions With Complete Solutions!!
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Name: Score:112 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 112
What predatory mosquito have been used to control artificial container and tree-hole species
and are not harmful to humans?
Toxorhynchites
Anopheles
Aedes Albopictus
Wigglers
Term 2 of 112
Aedes albopictus
*Transmitted by Anopheles quadrimaculatus & crucians
*Use of DDT has dramatically decreased cases
*Four species of the parasite responsible for causing it
*Widespread nuisance in GA
*Eggs can withstand desiccation for up to 1 year
*Larval emerge after rainfall and water level increase
*Vector of: Dengue, heartworms, La Cross Encephalitis
removal or reduction of larval habitats that is most effective and economical; eliminating
sites where larvae develop
*Transmitted by the Culex quinquefasciatus & nigripalpus
*Deadliest among those age 50+
*Peaks in late August
,Term 3 of 112
St. Louis Encephalitis
*Transmitted by the Culex quinquefasciatus & nigripalpus
*Deadliest among those age 50+
*Peaks in late August
4th instar so that it may upset the molting process at the pupal stage
differences in susceptibility among populations of the same species
*Transmitted by Anopheles quadrimaculatus & crucians
*Use of DDT has dramatically decreased cases
*Four species of the parasite responsible for causing it
Term 4 of 112
What is a signature characteristic of the male mosquito?
Usually within 1 mile
Long proboscis with needle like stylets
Egg - larva - pupa - adult
Bushy antennae and long palpi
Term 5 of 112
What are the pupa referred to as?
crawlers
dancers
wigglers
tumblers
,Definition 6 of 112
*Primary vector for EEE
*Transient water group species
*Usually do not bite humans
What is the scientific order for mosquitos?
Culiseta melanura
Psorophora ciliata
Anopheles quadrimaculatus
Term 7 of 112
Example of an IGR
Methoprene
Spinosad
Temephos
Chatham
Term 8 of 112
What is used to identify mosquito larvae?
Scales and veins on wings
Ponds, lakes, and smaller impoundments w/ defining characteristics such as degree of
permanency
Wigglers
Structure and number of hairs
, Term 9 of 112
There are over #___ mosquito species in Georgia
5-20 miles
60
80%
No
Term 10 of 112
Southern House mosquito
Culex quinquefasciatus
Culex pipiens
Aedes albopictus
Anopheles quadrimaculatus
Term 11 of 112
Methoprene
*Primarily a disease of children under 15
*Majority of cases occur in August
*Mosquito remains infected for life
*Ochlerotatus genus primarily transmits to small rodents
use of biological organisms or products to control pest that has little to no impact on non-
target organisms
*Disturbs mosquito development from larva to adult
*Shown the development of resistance
*Used in alternation w/ Btw, mineral oil, and pyrethrums
*Widespread nuisance in GA
*Eggs can withstand desiccation for up to 1 year
*Larval emerge after rainfall and water level increase
*Vector of: Dengue, heartworms, La Cross Encephalitis
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