Washington Pests
What are the two common species of rats in Washington?
Roof and Norway
This tool is commonly used to apply liquid pesticides in small, targeted areas.
hand-held sprayer
The first step in an IPM program is to correctly do this to the pest, ensuring proper control measures are taken
Identify the pest
These are the three parts of an insect
Head, thorax, abdomen
What are the four types of pesticide exposure?
Oral, dermal, inhalation, occular(eyes)
What are the two common species of Termites in Washington?
Subterranean & Dampwood
Commonly referred to as the most important tool in your kit
A flashlight
This type of control, often a part of IPM, uses predators or parasites to reduce pest populations.
biological control
These are the two types of metamorphosis for insects.
Simple, complex.
Organophosphate insecticides have the most direct effect on what major body system?
Nervous
This insect, known for building (on average) the largest nests, is a common stinging pest in Washington
Bald Faced Hornet
This specialized piece of equipment is used to monitor and control pest populations by capturing insects or small rodents.
A trap
IPM emphasizes the use of this pest control method as a last resort after other strategies have been tried.
Chemical control
What are the three main differences in the bodies of Ants and Termite species?
Antenna shape (straight v elbowed) abdomen/throax junction (waist vs broadly joined) wing size (equal vs unequal pair)
This area of the body is the most absorptive in terms of pesticide exposure.
DD Bonus
Genitals, watch out Donnelly bonus: what is the second most? ear canal
A nocturnal pest that invades homes and is a vector for diseases like Hantavirus in Washington.
Deer mice
This piece of equipment atomizes liquid pesticides into a mist and is used for wide-area applications, such as in outdoor spaces.
A fogger
In IPM, instead of solely using pesticides, this method involves altering the environment to make it less attractive to pests.
Habitat modification
This insect has the most variety and highest amount of species on the planet
beetles (they constitute 40% of all species, species with over 400k species)
What's the largest area you can spot treat?
A common invasive rodent species that threatens salmon habitats and wetlands in Washington.
Nutria
This equipment component, critical for calibration, ensures that the correct amount of pesticide is dispensed based on flow rate and nozzle size.
What is a flow regulator
The use of humidity regulation is considered this type of control method
physical
What type of eyes do insects have? DD bonus
compound: bonus what do they provide? panoramic view
What two diseases do ticks cause?
Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever