SPP ACE GUIDE

_ is more efficient than _for killing SPP and fabric pests, but it is not appropriate for all situations.

Most SPP and fabric pests will be killed at a temp of # degrees Fahrenheit.

SPP   heat can also be used in combination with _ or other fumigants to speed control.

SPP    disinfestation of valuable items can be accomplished through heat treatment, cold treatment, fumigation, fogging, inert gasses (like _ ) or other pesticide treatments

SPP    cold treatment. freezing at # deg F, for two weeks.

SPP    cold treatment. freezing at # deg F, for seven days.

SPP    cold treatment. freezing at # deg F, for three days is sufficient for killing most insects and eggs.

SPP    _ effectively kills all stages of fabric pests.

SPP   dust times live in _, _, and _ _.

SPP   dust mites do not bite, but their _ and _ can be found in house dust, where they can be come allergens.

SPP    dust mites are very sensitive to low humidity and do not thrive under #% humidity.

SILVERFISH/FIREBRATS   continue to _ throughout their entire lives, even in the adult stage when they are sexually mature.

Although _ are able to digest cellulose, they almost never eat newsprint, cardboard, or brown wrapping paper.

They will feed on linen, cotton, and lisle, but silk and wool are rarely eaten by them.

SILVERFISH/FIREBRATS   prefer to feed on _ _, such as those found in glue and dead arthropods, and they can seriously damage book bindings and wallpaper.

BOOKLICE   do not feed on _ or _ .

PSOCIDS/BOOKLICE   may resemble _ with a pale body and thorax that is narrower than the head and abdomen.`

PSOCIDS/BOOKLICE    metamorphosis =

PSOCIDS/BOOKLICE   feed on microscopic _ .

PSOCIDS/BOOKLICE   require a _ _ _ _ in order to survive

PSOCIDS/BOOKLICE   reducing air moisture levels to less than #% is an effective method of physical control.

adults are a common insect outdoors where feed on pollen.

Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.

sometimes they are attracted to bird and animal nests in soffits and attics.

Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.

They reproduce on rugs, clothing items, feathers, cracked/dried eggs, old rodent baits, dead birds in and around bird nesting.

Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.

... infestations can be difficult to solve because of the many things that attract them and variety of foods they eat.

Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.

the larvae build galleries out of silk as they burrow into items on they feed, which includes coarse fabrics, carpets, furs, and feathers.

Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.

the larvae carry a silken, tube like case throughout their development, which makes them easily recognizable.

Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.

will feed on wool, tobacco, spices, and almonds.

Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.

The larvae spin silken cocoons once they reach pupal stage, which they usually attach to damaged fabric on which they feed.

Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.

Clothes moth larvae known to feed on the dessicated bodies of _ .

Many species of clothes moths do not _

Secondary feeders infest grain products that are _ or _

Secondary feeders infest grain products that are rotten or moldy, and are usually indicators of _ and/or _.

_ are insects that feed and develop entirely within kernels of whole grains or seeds during immature stages.

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

can be highly destructive of stored food because they are difficult to detect and manage

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

typically damage only one seed or grain during their development, but in high numbers they can be extremely damaging.

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

the larvae develop outside of whole grain kernels.

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

they are capable of feeding on both whole grains and on processed grains.

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

one insect may damage numerous grains in the course of its development.

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

only attack grains that have been processed or damaged by other insects that have previously fed on them.

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

they are not normally found in whole grains.

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

infest grain products that are rotten or moldy.

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

Lepidoptera means _ _

MOTHS SPP no butterflies are considered pests because they feed on _

MOTHS SPP _ are short lived and cause little to no feeding damage

MOTHS SPP larvae/caterpillars, mouthparts =

MOTHS SPP the presence of _ and _ residues can be a sign of infestation.

MOTHS SPP when identifying _ _ , the shape and orientation of the labial palps and the tufts of hair on top of the head are useful identification features.

MOTHS SPP when identifying clothes moths, the _ and _ of the labial palps and the tufts of hair on top of the head are useful identification features.

MOTHS SPP when identifying clothes moths, the shape and orientation of the _ _ and the tufts of hair on top of the head are useful identification features.

MOTHS SPP when identifying clothes moths, the shape and orientation of the labial palps and the tufts of _ on top of the head are useful identification features.

MOTHS SPP caterpillars/larvae have pseudo legs called _

MOTHS SPP caterpillars/larvae have pseudo legs called prolegs. Each proleg has a series of hooks called _

SPP weevils

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

SPP they are easily recognizable by an elongate proboscis/snout and the clubbed antennae that arise from its sides.

Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.

SPP the larva hatches and pupates inside the kernel, and when it reaches the adult stage chews a round exit hole and emerges.

Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.

SPP they may also attack pasta products

Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.

SPP rarely attack finely ground flour or cornmeal

Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.

SPP cannot fly and are not attracted to lights

Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.

SPP these are internal feeders on whole beans and peas only.

Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.

SPP these internal feeders eat dried beans

Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.

SPP they feed on cowpeas, mung beans, garden beans, and other legumes.

Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.

SPP larvae feed on whole grains of barley, rye, corn, oats, rice.

Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.

SPP develop outside of whole grain kernels, but are capable of feeding on both whole grains and processed grain products.

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

SPP attracted to lights and able to fly.

Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.

SPP they infest pet food, cereals, drugs, peppers, spices, dried, fruits, flour, and pasta

Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.

SPP will also eat leather, dried fish, and dead insects.

Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.

SPP are attracted to lights.

Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.

SPP they infest pet food, cereals, tobacco, peppers, spices, dried fruits, seeds, flour, and pasta.

Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.

SPP will also eat leather, dried fish, and dead insects.

Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.

SPP in the home, dry dog food and paprika are most commonly attacked.

Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.

CARPET BEETLES larvae have clumps of _ (spear headed hairs) arising between the plates on the last three segments of the abdomen.

CARPET BEETLES larvae have clumps of hastisetae (spear headed hairs) arising between the plates on the last three segments of the _ .

CARPET BEETLES hastisetae can affect _ _

CARPET BEETLES live insects with _ and their cast skins can cause gastrointestinal irritation if ingested with food.

CARPET BEETLES mild to severe allergic reactions to hastisetae may also occur if they are _ or _ , sometimes resulting in anaphylaxis

Drugstore beetles

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

Carpet beetles

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

Hide and Larder Beetles

Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.

SPP outdoors, they are part of nature's clean up crew

Hide/Larder beetles. Warehouse beetles. Khapra beetle. Lesser grain borers. Red legged ham beetles. Cadelles.

SPP often used by museums for the cleaning of bones and skulls for collections and exhibits.

Hide/Larder beetles. Warehouse beetles. Khapra beetle. Lesser grain borers. Red legged ham beetles. Cadelles.

SPP have hastisetae which can cause gastrointestinal problems if ingested by humans.

Hide/Larder beetles. Warehouse beetles. Khapra beetle. Lesser grain borers. Red legged ham beetles. Cadelles.

SPP the Warehouse beetle is close relative of a highly destructive and tightly quaratined pest called the _ beetle.

SPP if Trogoderma/Warehouse beetles are discovered in a shipment from a foreign country known to have _ beetles, they should be sent immediately to a USDA lab for identification.

SPP if Trogoderma/Warehouse beetles are discovered in a shipment from a foreign country known to have Khapra beetles, they should be sent immediately to a _ lab for identification.

SPP primary larval foods are whole wheat, corn, rice, and millet in storage.

Hide/Larder beetles. Warehouse beetles. Khapra beetle. Lesser grain borers. Red legged ham beetles. Cadelles.

SPP primarily feed on cured meats and cheese

Hide/Larder beetles. Warehouse beetles. Khapra beetle. Lesser grain borers. Red legged ham beetles. Cadelles.