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Mosquito Control 1 Flashcards

1
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T/F The majority of Minnesota mosquitos cause annoyance

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false

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2
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What is the most cost effective way of reducing mosquito populations?

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Larvaeiciding

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3
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What negative side effects does Methroprene cause to humans?

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None

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4
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T/F Fogs, mist, and aerosols are used to describe droplets of the same size.

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False

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5
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Adult mosquitoes are attracted to

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Dark colors, carbon dioxide, and lighted areas

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6
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How many cases of La Crosse Encephalitis are reported in MN each year?

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3-9

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7
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Mosquitoes undergo metamorphoses. In this form of development, the larvae develop into

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Pupae

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8
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After a blood meal, how many eggs can a female lay?

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200-300

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9
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Mosquitoes can transfer this disease to dogs

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Heart Worm

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10
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What is Methroprene?

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Insect growth regulator
Prevents larvae from developing
is formulated in liquid

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11
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Name a material we use that is an organophosphate

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Abate
Malathion
Chlorpyrifos

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12
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Bacillus Thuringiensis var. israelensis (BTI) is only effective when….

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Ingested by larvae

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13
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Three types of BTI

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Teknar
Vectobac
Acrobe

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14
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This formulation of methroprene is applied for immediate results

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Liquid

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15
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When treating for adult mosquitoes, what method is considered effective

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Barrier treatments using permethrin

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16
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Name a synthetic pyrethroid

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Resmethrin

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17
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The active ingredient in Cythion ULV is…

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Malathion

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18
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Is permethrin an organophosphate?

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No

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19
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How big is a micron?

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one-thousandth of a milometer

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20
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Which produces the largest droplet size?
ULV cold aerosoles
Thermal fogs
Mist sprayers
Cold Foggers
A

Mist sprayers

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21
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Which produces the smallest droplet size?
ULV foggers
Thermal fogs
Mist sprayers
Hand sprayers
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ULV foggers

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22
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Droplet size is determined by?

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Size of nozzle opening

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23
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Why are ULV Aerosols most effective during evening or sunrise?

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Adult Mosquitoes most active

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24
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What is the active ingredient in PUNT 57-OS?

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Permethrin

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25
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When using hydraulic field sprayers for spot control, it is important to ensure that….

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It is allowed to dry before human contact
read and follow instructions
Enough product

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26
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MSDS stands for….

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Material Safety Data Sheet.

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27
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Scientific name of tree hole mosquito..

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Aedes triseriatus

28
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Permethrin is a sysnthesized extract of pyrethroid derived from..

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Chrysanthemum flower

29
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How much rain is needed to produce a brood?

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1 inch

30
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Aprox. how many mosquito species in MN?

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50

31
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How long do mosquito eggs last?

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5 years

32
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How is La Crosse encephalitis passed from one mosquito generation to the next?

A

Through eggs

33
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How does methroprene work to control mosquitoes?

A

Acts as a synthetic hormone to confuse mosquito biology

34
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Which agency is considered the state lead agency responsible for implementing and enforcing pesticide laws in MN?

A

Dept. of Agriculture

35
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Scientific name for mosquitoes that carry la Crosse Encephalitis?

A

Aedes triseriatus

36
Q

Moaquitoes are infected with la Crosse Encephalitis by taking a blood meal from…

A

chipmunks

37
Q

What best describes BTI?

A

a bacteria

38
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What is a synergist?

A

A material that combined with another makes both materials more effective

39
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When does your applicators licence expire?

A

Dec. 31st

40
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How often to renew license?

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every year

41
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How long are records of pesticide use kept?

A

5 years

42
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What does IPM stand for?

A

Integrated Pest Management

43
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What does ULV Mean?

A

Ultra Low Volume

44
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Preferred wind speed for fogging treatments?

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2-8mph

45
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Who do you contact when a pesticide spill occurs?

A

Minnesota Duty Officer

46
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Best time to cold fog?

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1/2 hour before sunset to 10:30pm

47
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Which product is developed from the extract of a flower?

A

Permethrin

48
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What mosquito control product provides 30-45 days of residual control?

A

Methoprene

49
Q

What does WEE stand for?

A

Western Equine Encephalitis

50
Q

Which has the smallest droplet size?
Backpack
truckfogger
handheld sprayer

A

Truck mounted fogger

51
Q

Cases per year of La Crosse Encephalitis in MMCD district?

A

2-3

52
Q

Preferred habitat of LAC?

A

tree holes

53
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What animal does WEE naturally occur in?

A

bird

54
Q

What mosquito species obtain oxygen through the roots of plants?

A

Coquillattidia perturban

55
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How many mosquito Instars?

A

4

56
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Backflow refers to?

A

Filling adulticide application equipment

57
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Who can use an RUP?

A

Licensed pesticide applicator

58
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name three types of applicator license types

A

noncommerical
commercial
structural

59
Q

What is one way to prevent backflow into water sources?

A

Air gap

60
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What are the three C’s of pesticide spill response

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Control, contain, cleanup

61
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When a spill occurs, who is primarily responsible?`

A

The Applictor

62
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What mosquito produces a single brood per season?

A

Coquillettidia perturban

63
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Name 3 proper justifications to adulticide

A

Citizen complaints
sweep counts
CO2 trap collection

64
Q

What are the best conditions to fog?

A

2-8 miles per hour
80+ degrees temps
70% humidity

65
Q

What agency gives MMCD permit to control black flies?

A

Minnesota Department of Natural Recources

66
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What material is used to control black flies?

A

BTI

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