Wisconsin Structural Pest Control Learning Objectives ||
with Complete Solutions.
Describe the structural features of insects correct answers three regions: head, thorax, abdomen.
three pairs attached to thorax. wings differ from 0 to 2. one pair of antenna on head
explain how to distinguish insects from other arthropods correct answers spiders, mites, etc. have
two body regions: a fused head and thorax, and abdomen; four pairs of legs attached to
head/thorax region; no wings; no antennae; has an exoskeleton
describe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can cause correct answers feed on stored products;
contaminate raw and processed commodities; weaken structural timbers; damage furniture,
carpeting, and clothing; carry pathogens that cause disease in people and animals; create a
nuisance; cause anxiety and reduce quality of life
simple metamorphosis correct answers three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. must molt because
exoskeleton cannot enlarge
complete metamorphosis correct answers four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon), and adult
list of common species of cockroaches you might find in Wisconsin correct answers german,
brown-banded, oriental , american, australian, and wood
treatment methods for cockroach control correct answers IGR (insect growth regulators), baits,
crack-and-crevice, and spraying
IGR (insect growth regulators) correct answers synthetic chemicals designed to mimic the
activity of natural insect hormones. affects
list the ant species correct answers carpenter, larger yellow or citronella, thief or grease,
pavement, cornfield, and pharoah
list the ant species for which baits do or do not provide effective control correct answers
pharaoh, thief, worker, and fire ants
describe how you would make an effective perimeter treatment for ants correct answers spray
under sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal door frames
describe how to treat both outdoor and indoor ant nests correct answers outdoor: use enough
liquids to drench the material down into the nest. indoor: dusting cracks and crevices, spraying
liquids also works
carpenter ant control correct answers find the main nesting colony and kill the queen. use
perimeter treatment to keep the ants outside
,specify where to concentrate flea control efforts in the animal's environment correct answers eat
and sleep areas, wash animal. focus on where the pet spends most of its time, vacuum and
cleaning up their area. check chimneys, attics, and crawl spaces if no animal is a pet
list the advantages of IGRs and describe how they fit into a flea management program correct
answers IGRs prevent fleas from developing and hatching, they also have low human and animal
toxicity
describe the limitations of aerosols, flea "bombs," ultrasonic devices, and flea traps correct
answers these materials can cause explosions or fires if access fumes build up in enclosed areas,
they won't penetrate through furniture or other items
outline the key to effective control of flies and food pests correct answers find and eliminate food
source, short term bomb
describe the options for controlling powder post beetle infestations correct answers surface-treat
the infested wood with pesticide. spray or paint borates onto exposed surfaces
describe what can make perimeter treatments for occasional invaders especially effective and
why some treatments fail correct answers treating cracks and openings around windows,
plumbing, doors, spaces between the foundation and siding are effective. Some treatments may
fail because some insects might have gotten past the perimeter treatment before you applied it
describe the life cycle of bed bugs and the importance of proper inspection correct answers
individual bed bugs can lay 200 to 250 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs hatch in about 6 to 10 days.
Adults live for about 2 to 4 months. If you don't properly inspect for bed bugs, then the
infestation will not be controlled
describe some control methods for bed bugs including limitations of chemical control correct
answers temperature below freezing or heat treatments. non-repellant products are primarily used
list physical differences between the Norway rat correct answers weighs 7-17 ounces, 12-18
inches long, tail is 5-8 inches, ears are close set, short, thick with short fine hairs, hind foot over
an inch, 12 teats on female, grayish belly fur
physical differences of the house mouse correct answers weighs 0.5-1 ounce, 5-8 inches long,
tail is 2-4 inches, ears are large relative to head with some hairs, hind foot is under 3/4 inch, 10
teats on females, brownish belly fur
distinguish the physical differences of a deer or white-footed mice correct answers weighs 0.4-
1.25 ounces, 5-8.5 inches long, tail is 2-4 inches, ears are equal to body length and sharply bi-
colored: darker above, paler below, larger ears and eyes than house mouse, females have 6 teats,
whitish belly fur, white feet
explain how rodent signs can provide clues to the species, size, and vitality of a rodent
population correct answers droppings can show you what kind of rodent it is, marks along the
, wall can help identify the relative size of populations and activity level, tracks can help identify
the species of rodents present, burrows can show recent activity, and gnawing marks can also
help identify the species
outline the range and limitations of rodents' senses and how they can influence management
practices correct answers rodents have an acute sense of smell, rodents have highly developed
taste, because they are nocturnal their sense of touch is important, rodents have good hearing and
react to sound, rodents are very sensitive to light and have poor vision
describe some of the physical abilities of rodents correct answers walk horizontal wires and
pipes, climb vines, shrubs, trees, brick, or other rough exterior walls, climb inside vertical pipes
with inside diameter, climb outside vertical pipes with outside diameter up to 3 inches, reach up
to 18 inches, jump vertically 3 feet from a flat surface
explain the effect that neophobia, or "new-object reaction" can have on rodent management
correct answers rats, more so than mice, quickly detect and tend to avoid anything new in a
familiar environment, this makes it so they might avoid some baits
describe the feeding preferences of rodents correct answers rats are omnivorous, once it is
familiar to them they will eat it
describe the causes, and possible outcomes, associated with bait shyness correct answers rats
normally sample small amounts of new food first, if they feel an ill effect they may associate the
bait with the illness and stop eating the bait
explain the benefits of using tamper-resistant bait stations and when you are legally required to
use them correct answers they keep pets and children safe from exposure to the baits
describe your responsibility for marking a bait station correct answers name of business
maintaining the station, EPA registration number of all pesticides used
bait testing correct answers the placement of different bait bases without a poison to determine
what the rodents prefer
prebaiting correct answers using non-poisonous bait base to be used in the treatment
the importance of properly identifying certain pest birds correct answers protect non target
species
roosting sites correct answers a perch where birds rest at night
loafing sites correct answers site where birds congregate during the day
territories correct answers can find a certain area in which the bird stays
describe the flocking characteristics of blackbirds, pigeons, and sparrows correct answers
