Basic Entomology
and Pest Control
and Pest Control
insects’ sense organs that relay information related to the senses of touch, smell, and hearing.
Antennae
three basic methods of pesticide migration
Physical Action (movement of treated items), Water (rain or irrigation run off), Wind (drift)
Reasons why some bees and wasps become pests in and around homes
They can contaminate food products, they can damage ornamental plants during their feeding activities, they can cause structural damage, they may sting
cockroaches have this form of metamorphosis
Incomplete
easiest way to prevent fungus gnats
to stop overwatering house plants
defined as a system which integrates preventative and corrective measures to keep pests below a determined threshold.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
three steps after a pesticide spill
contain the spill, keep people away, notify the proper agency
ways ants may negatively affect our quality of life due to their ability to
contaminate food, sting and bite, cause serious structural damage
the most effective way to control cockroaches
crack and crevice treatment
three characteristics of flies
Have one pair of functional wings. Undergo complete metamorphosis. Are attracted to light, odor, and moisture.
refers to the amount of pesticide that is required to kill half of the group of test animals
LD50
reasons why a respirator filter should be replaced
after 8 hours of use, if air flow is restricted, if the filter is discolored, if the expiration date has passed
percentage of an ant colony are foraging at once
3-10%
Cockroaches prefer to be in small spaces, with their body surfaces touching their surroundings
Thigmotactic
two best treatment methods to deal with breeding sites where flies develop
Actizyme, improved sanitation
is a material which enhances the activity of another pesticide when mixed together
Synergist
first-aid procedure for if a pesticide is splashed into your eye
rinse with clean water at least 15 minutes (or length of time specified on label), remove contact lenses, avoid contamination of unaffected eye, visit a doctor for evaluation
the two ways to successfully incorporate baits into an ant control program
place baits along ant foraging trails, ensure other food sources are removed
signs of a cockroach infestation
Customer sightings of roaches, cast skins/exoskeletons, ootheca, sputum, feces
important considerations when placing a fly light
Do not attract from outside, the first thing a fly should see if it gets in is the fly light, hanging at the right height, lower is better than higher (3-8 feet is best), should be plugged in directly, do not use extension cords
4 things the Orkin Pro needs to consider when choosing the best pesticide for the job
Formulation, Target pests, Environmental factors, cost, effectiveness of treatment, customer concerns, Potential non- target effects
ways to assure customers who are concerned about pesticides
Letting them know you understand their concerns, explain pesticides will only be used as necessary, telling them that by following label instructions, risks to people, pets or the environment will be avoided
2 ways which ants start new colonies
Swarming – winged male & female reproductives (alates) leave the colony to mate & begin new colonies. Budding – if a colony with multiple queens becomes stress, one queen along with workers and some brood will break off to begin a new colony
4 reasons why German cockroaches are so successful as pests
High reproductive potential; very good at hiding in small dark places; good at hitchhiking in boxes, belongings, etc; many populations have developed resistance to products especially pyrethroids; they can eat almost anything
5 conducive conditions for flies
Improper drain cleaning, Garbage/Garbage cans/Dumpsters, Human/animal feces, Organic materials, Decaying meats/protein, Fermenting fruit and alcohol, Floor tiles, Floor drains, Standing water, Restrooms, Plants/Landscaping, Bars/Liquor storage/beer taps/soda dispenser/soda syrup area