Term 1 of 86
This light trap was developed with portability in mind. It is lightweight and uses a 6-volt battery
pack, so it can be used for sampling in remote areas where power is unavailable.
Handheld laser pointer for presentations
Center for Disease Control (CDC) miniature light trap
Solar-powered outdoor light fixture
Portable uv light for indoor use
Term 2 of 86
Compression sprayers are commonly used with applying liquid --------
mosquito larva
spinosad
insecticides
larvacides
Term 3 of 86
All larvae are:
livebearers
air breathers
gravid traps
the label
,Term 4 of 86
This type of trap is widely used to obtain a date on the density and species composition of
mosquito populations.
Gravid trap
Cdc Light trap .
New Jersey light trap
Oviposition trap
Term 5 of 86
Michigan has 3 classes of mosquitoes grouped on the basis of larval habitats (breeding sites) and
life history.
saltwater mosquitoes, grassland mosquitoes, and desert mosquitoes
natural habitat mosquitoes, urban mosquitoes, and rural mosquitoes
permanent water mosquitoes, floodwater mosquitoes, and artificial container/tree hole
mosquitoes
pond mosquitoes, river mosquitoes, and lake mosquitoes
Term 6 of 86
The most effective mosquito management program and control strategy is an organized program
under the direction of
a microbiologist
abbott's formula
a botanist
an entomologist
,Term 7 of 86
Areas difficult to spray such in the evening such as parks and golf courses, can be treated during
the day using --------------- formulations. These applications provide direct kill of mosquitoes that
are present and also give a short-term residual kill.
soluble powder
emulsifiable concentrate
ultra low volume
wettable powder
Term 8 of 86
For adulticides intended to kill flying mosquitoes, an effective method for evaluation involves
using -------------------.
sampling mosquito populations
gravid traps
viruses
sentinel caged mosquitoes
Term 9 of 86
A ---------------- is any substance used to control pests, to prevent or reduce the damage that
pests cause, or to prevent or reduce threats to health of people, domestic animals or wildlife.
fungicide
herbicide
pesticide
fertilizer
, Definition 10 of 86
1. To determine effectiveness of ongoing mosquito control operations. 2. To test the effectiveness
of new insecticides or formulations. 3. To test the effectiveness of new application methods.
These are needed to show fluctuations in mosquito abundance.
Larvae breeding sites usually include water that is:
Reasons to evaluate insecticides used for mosquito control.
The majority of mosquito sampling is done during
Term 11 of 86
These insecticides are effective against certain insects or insects at particular stages. These types
of insecticides are usually less toxic to humans and other animals than broad-spectrum
insecticides.
passive
notification
substrate
specific
Definition 12 of 86
adult
Pyrethroids are synthetic chemical insecticides commonly used to kill --------- mosquitoes.
Mosquito control equipment can be divided into these two categories
The causative agent of this is a protozoan parasite, and a filarial worm causes dog
heartworm.
Records for general-use pesticides must be kept for a period of at least ---------------
following the application.
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