Control Methods Flashcards
_____________ may help determine which control methods and products to use
Time of year
The use of _____________ control tactics has been shown to be the most effective strategy for controlling pests
multiple
In a well-balanced IPM program, ____________ should be used the least
pesticides
USDA developed a quarantine program for fire ants in the __________ in order to prevent them from becoming established in uinfested parts of the country
1950s
Keeping wood mulch at least _______ inches away from exterior walls is a sanitary measure
6
Habitat modification is also known as
cultural control
Sodium vapor lights emit light that is _____________ to insects than light than light from mercury vapor lights or incandescent lights
less attractive
Caulk, ________, and __________to seal cracks, holes, and voids
fast-drying cement ; polyurethane foam
Caulk should be used for small holes and cracks that are no wider than
1/2 inch
__________ or __________ to plug holes and voids
Steel wool; copper mesh
______________ in a damp basement can be used to discourage millipedes, crickets, and other pests that require moisture
Dehumidifier
Raising temperatures to at least __________ for at least one hour will kill most arthropods
140*F
In general, _________, __________, or __________ lights are less likely to attract insects
Yellow; pink; orange
Biological control: some ___________ have been used to control fire ants
Phorid flies
Since one of the tenets of IPM is to use pesticides only when justified, a ___________
Good inspection is essential
Every IPM-trained PMP should understand the importance of ____________ of the results of every inspection
Keeping good records
Perhaps the most important tool for an IPM inspector
Flashlight
Control of cockroaches is a 5-step process as follows:
1- prevention
2- good sanitation
3- inspection
4- initial insecticide application
5- follow up
At least _______ of the population must be eliminated on the ___________ service for German roaches, or the typical program will usually fail.
95%; initial
Potted plants are a favorite nesting site inside for?
Argentine ants
Nests are easy to locate by looking for bare soil areas outside.
Harvester ants
Mounds should be treated during the hottest part of the day or when ants are least active.
Harvester ants
Mounds can be treated by injecting small amounts of dust into entrances, or by liquid injection via a termite rig.
Harvester ants
Cannot use the typical liquid or dust repellents because of budding. Baiting is typically the only method of effective control.
Pharaoh ants
Non-toxic mint-apple jelly or honey can do what in ant control?
Pre-bait to find their location
