NPV

Question 1

NPV is used effectively on THIS insect from the Hymenoptera family

Answer 1

Sawflies

Question 2

What type of weather will help distribute the NPV aerial spray on its target

Answer 2

Light wind (4–15 km/h)

Question 3

Use of additives such as THIS will help to improve performance of NPV

Answer 3

Amino-feed

Question 4

THIS happens to a caterpillar’s cell structure after ingesting NPV

Answer 4

Crystallization

Question 5

Provide and an example of a NPV Symptom

Answer 5

• Discoloration (brown and yellow)
• Stress (regurgitation)
• Decomposition (liquification)
• Lethargy (slow-moving to no movement at all; refusal to eat)

Question 6

Pick the two types of insects that can be controlled by NPV:

A. Moths and Sawflies
B. Western Spruce budworm and Western Hemlock Looper
C. Crickets and Mosquitoes
D. Aphids and Adelgids

Answer 6

A. Moths and Sawflies

Question 7

What is the ideal temperature range to spray NPV

Answer 7

Spray when larvae are actively feeding between 25°C and 35°C.

Question 8

NPV is targeted for larvae that are in THIS size range:

A)1-7mm
B)8-13mm
C)13 mm and up

Answer 8

A) 1-7mm