Pest Jeopardy

Name that Insect

100

This insect is know for its ability to live without its head for a week, only to die of thirst. 

A cockroach

200

This pest is a serious threat to homes and can cause structural damage by consuming wood

Termites

500

This insect is know for its ability to lay eggs in small, dark crevices, often leading to widespread infestations. 

Bedbugs

Control Methods

100

This type of trap is used to capture rodents

Snap Trap

200

This type of pest control uses chemicals, such as insecticides, and  baits, to eliminate or control pest  

Chemical Control 

300

This pest control method uses natural predators, like spiders or birds, to control pest populations

Biological control

400

This type of pest control method relies on physical barriers, traps, and exclusion techniques to keep pests away from a property.

Physical Control 

500

This pest control method involves combining different techniques, like traps, baits, and sanitation, to manage pests with minimal harm

IPM

Pest Terminology

100

This term refers to a group of pests that are known to damage property and pose health risks.

Pest

200

This term refers to the process of identifying the type of pest, the extent of the infestation, and the source of the problem

Inspection

400

This term refers to a substance used to kill or repel pest 

Pesticide