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42 Cards in this Set
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Mosquitoes are unique in that they are the only pests whose control is mandated by state law True or False |
True
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In New Jersey, The County Mosquito Control Agencies are responsible for controlling mosquitos. |
True
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Essential to any mosquito control program is a thorough knowledge of the mosquito including its life cycle, habits, numbers & location
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True
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The responsible certified applicator is jointly liable for all violations committed by any pesticide operator, he is responsible for. True or False |
True
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For mosquito applications on ______ a mosquito /fly permit is required from the NJ Pesticide Control Program. a) an aggregate area larger than 3 acres b) any size area c) areas larger than 2 acres |
a) an aggregate area larger than 3 acres
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Mosquitos differ from other diptera by : (1) having numerous scales on the edges & veins of the wings. (2) by females having mouthparts extended into a long proboscis which contains needle like stylets. True or False |
True
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This piercing-sucking mouthpart are suited for penetrating the skin of the host and sucking blood. a) antenna b) proboscis c) palpus |
b) proboscis
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Recognition of the differences between or the presence or absence of certain structures and markings is necessary for the identification of a particular mosquito. True or False |
True
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Mosquitos sharing certain common characters are grouped into a genus and given a generic name such as Aedes or Culex. True or False |
True
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Identifying mosquitoes to species is a difficult task & requires a microscope and considerable experience. True or False |
True
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Most adult mosquitoes keys apply only to females. the sex of the mosquito must be determined prior to identification by examining the head. True or False |
True
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Male mosquitoes have a bushy antennae and a long palpi. True or False |
True
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Female mosquitoes have few bristles on their antennae and have short palpi True or False |
True
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Larva with no air tube: a) Aedes b) Anopheles c) Culex |
b) Anopheles
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Larva with relatively stout air tube: only one pair of tufts on air tubes: a) Culex b) Culiseta c) Aedes |
c) Aedes
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Larva with relatively slender air tube; several tufts or single hairs on the tube: a) Culiseta b) Culex C) Coquillettidia |
b) Culex
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Knowing the location and appearance of various structures and markings on the larvae is essential to proper identification. True or False |
True
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Which of the following characteristics best describe adult female mosquitoes? a) One pair of wings with numerous scales on the edges and veins & piercing-sucking mouthparts b) Two pairs of net veined wings & piercing-sucking mouthparts |
a) One pair of wings with numerous scales on the edges and veins & piercing-sucking mouthparts
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Male & female mosquitoes may be separated by the appearance of antennae & mouthparts T F |
True
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Adult female mosquitoes whose palpi appear to be the same length as the proboscis belong to which genus? a) Aedes |
b) Anopheles
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The larvae of which genus has no air tubes a) Aedes b) Anopheles c) Culex |
b) Anopheles
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An adult mosquito having an abdomen with a blunt tip & mixed dark & pale, broad wing scales belongs to which genus? a) Aedes b) Coquillettidia c) Culiseta d) Culex |
b) Coquillettidia
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Mosquitoes undergo complete metamorphosis and thus develop through four life stages
T F |
True
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The eggs of mosquitoes are normally black & very visible to the naked eye T F |
False, they are barely visible to the naked eye
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The majority of mosquitoes deposit their eggs singly , either directly on the water surface or on moist surfaces which will later flood. T F |
True
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Certain mosquitoes lay eggs with floats which enable the eggs to remain on the water surface. T F |
True
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Various types of egg deposition are not useful in identifying the particular groups or genera of mosquitoes. T F |
False, it is helpful in identifying the particular groups or genera of mosquitoes.
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The larval stage of the mosquito is the aquatic T F |
True
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Although they live in the water, most larvae must repeatedly return to the surface to obtain air. T F |
True
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Culicene mosquitoes which include all genera but Anopheles, possess an air tube or siphon on the tip of the abdomen which acts as a snorkel and enables them to breathe air while submerged T F |
True
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Anopheline mosquitoes do not have an airtube & must position themselves vertically to the water surface to obtain air. T F |
False, they position themselves horizontally at the water surface.
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Mosquito larvae feed on a variety of small particles which are swept into their mouths by the action of a series of small brushes located near their mouths. T F |
True
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Mosquito pupae are comma shaped & have a pair of breathing tubes or "trumpets" near the head. T F |
True
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Pupae do not feed but remain quite active & are capable of rapid movement. T F |
True
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The primary function of the male mosquitoes is reproduction. T F |
True
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The antennae of the male mosquito are covered with sensitive hairs which enable the male to detect and locate the female by the vibrations of her wing beat. T F |
True
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The female mosquito require blood for the production of eggs. T F |
True
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Male mosquitoes never feed on blood and cannot bite. T F |
True
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The blood meal needed for egg production may be obtained from a variety of animals including humans. T F |
True
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Some species prefer to feed on one type of host while others feed on a number of different animals. T F |
True
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Female mosquitoes may feed on several locations on the same host or on different hosts until a full blood meal is obtained.
T F |
True
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