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_ is more efficient than _for killing SPP and fabric pests, but it is not appropriate for all situations.
Heat is more efficient than cold
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Most SPP and fabric pests will be killed at a temp of # degrees Fahrenheit.
131 degrees F
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SPP heat can also be used in combination with _ or other fumigants to speed control.
carbon dioxide
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SPP disinfestation of valuable items can be accomplished through heat treatment, cold treatment, fumigation, fogging, inert gasses (like _ ) or other pesticide treatments
carbon dioxide
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SPP cold treatment. freezing at # deg F, for two weeks.
0 deg F
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SPP cold treatment. freezing at # deg F, for seven days.
-13 deg F
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SPP cold treatment. freezing at # deg F, for three days is sufficient for killing most insects and eggs.
22 deg F
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SPP _ effectively kills all stages of fabric pests.
dry cleaning
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SPP dust times live in _, _, and _ _.
mattresses, pillows, and upholstered furniture
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SPP dust mites do not bite, but their _ and _ can be found in house dust, where they can be come allergens.
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SPP dust mites are very sensitive to low humidity and do not thrive under #% humidity.
50%
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SILVERFISH/FIREBRATS continue to _ throughout their entire lives, even in the adult stage when they are sexually mature.
molt
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Although _ are able to digest cellulose, they almost never eat newsprint, cardboard, or brown wrapping paper.
silverfish
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They will feed on linen, cotton, and lisle, but silk and wool are rarely eaten by them.
silverfish
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SILVERFISH/FIREBRATS prefer to feed on _ _, such as those found in glue and dead arthropods, and they can seriously damage book bindings and wallpaper.
animal proteins
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BOOKLICE do not feed on _ or _ .
people or animals
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PSOCIDS/BOOKLICE may resemble _ with a pale body and thorax that is narrower than the head and abdomen.`
termite workers
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PSOCIDS/BOOKLICE metamorphosis =
gradual
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PSOCIDS/BOOKLICE feed on microscopic _ .
molds
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PSOCIDS/BOOKLICE require a _ _ _ _ in order to survive
high level of humidity
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PSOCIDS/BOOKLICE reducing air moisture levels to less than #% is an effective method of physical control.
58%
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adults are a common insect outdoors where feed on pollen.
Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.
Carpet beetles
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sometimes they are attracted to bird and animal nests in soffits and attics.
Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.
Carpet beetles
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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.
Carpet beetles
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... 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.
Carpet beetles
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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.
Carpet moths
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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.
Casemaking clothes moths
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will feed on wool, tobacco, spices, and almonds.
Webbing clothes moths. Casemaking clothes moths. Carpet moths. Carpet beetles.
Casemaking clothes moths
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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.
Webbing clothes moth
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Clothes moth larvae known to feed on the dessicated bodies of _ .
dead rodents
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Many species of clothes moths do not _
fly
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Secondary feeders infest grain products that are _ or _
rotten or moldy
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Secondary feeders infest grain products that are rotten or moldy, and are usually indicators of _ and/or _.
- poor sanitation
- excessive moisture
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_ are insects that feed and develop entirely within kernels of whole grains or seeds during immature stages.
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
Internal feeders
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can be highly destructive of stored food because they are difficult to detect and manage
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
Internal feeders
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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.
Internal feeders
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the larvae develop outside of whole grain kernels.
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
External feeders
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they are capable of feeding on both whole grains and on processed grains.
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
External feeders
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one insect may damage numerous grains in the course of its development.
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
External feeders
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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.
Scavengers
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they are not normally found in whole grains.
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
Scavengers
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infest grain products that are rotten or moldy.
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
Secondary pests
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Lepidoptera means _ _
scaly wings
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MOTHS SPP no butterflies are considered pests because they feed on _
plants outdoors
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MOTHS SPP _ are short lived and cause little to no feeding damage
adults
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MOTHS SPP larvae/caterpillars, mouthparts =
chewing
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MOTHS SPP the presence of _ and _ residues can be a sign of infestation.
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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.
clothes moths
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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.
the shape and orientation
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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.
labial palps
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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.
hair
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MOTHS SPP caterpillars/larvae have pseudo legs called _
prolegs
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MOTHS SPP caterpillars/larvae have pseudo legs called prolegs. Each proleg has a series of hooks called _
crochets
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SPP weevils
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
Internal feeders
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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.
Weevils
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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.
Weevils
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SPP they may also attack pasta products
Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.
Weevils
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SPP rarely attack finely ground flour or cornmeal
Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.
Weevils
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SPP cannot fly and are not attracted to lights
Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.
Granary weevils
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SPP these are internal feeders on whole beans and peas only.
Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.
Bruchines
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SPP these internal feeders eat dried beans
Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.
Bean weevils
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SPP they feed on cowpeas, mung beans, garden beans, and other legumes.
Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.
Cowpea weevils
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SPP larvae feed on whole grains of barley, rye, corn, oats, rice.
Rice weevils. Granary weevils. Bruchines. Bean weevils. Cowpea weevils. Angumois grain moths.
Angumois grain moths
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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.
External feeders
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SPP attracted to lights and able to fly.
Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.
Drugstore beetles
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SPP they infest pet food, cereals, drugs, peppers, spices, dried, fruits, flour, and pasta
Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.
Drugstore beetles
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SPP will also eat leather, dried fish, and dead insects.
Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.
Drugstore beetles
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SPP are attracted to lights.
Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.
Cigarette beetles
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SPP they infest pet food, cereals, tobacco, peppers, spices, dried fruits, seeds, flour, and pasta.
Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.
Cigarette beetles
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SPP will also eat leather, dried fish, and dead insects.
Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.
Cigarette beetles
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SPP in the home, dry dog food and paprika are most commonly attacked.
Anobiine beetles. Drugstore beetles. Cigarette beetles.
Cigarette beetles
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CARPET BEETLES larvae have clumps of _ (spear headed hairs) arising between the plates on the last three segments of the abdomen.
hastisetae
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CARPET BEETLES larvae have clumps of hastisetae (spear headed hairs) arising between the plates on the last three segments of the _ .
abdomen
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CARPET BEETLES hastisetae can affect _ _
human health
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CARPET BEETLES live insects with _ and their cast skins can cause gastrointestinal irritation if ingested with food.
hastisetae
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CARPET BEETLES mild to severe allergic reactions to hastisetae may also occur if they are _ or _ , sometimes resulting in anaphylaxis
ingested or inhaled
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Drugstore beetles
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
External feeders
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Carpet beetles
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
External feeders
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Hide and Larder Beetles
Internal feeders. External feeders. Scavengers. Secondary pests.
External feeders
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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.
Hide/Larder beetles
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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.
Hide/Larder beetles
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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.
Warehouse beetles
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SPP the Warehouse beetle is close relative of a highly destructive and tightly quaratined pest called the _ beetle.
Khapra beetle
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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.
Khapra
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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.
USDA
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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.
Lesser grain borers
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SPP primarily feed on cured meats and cheese
Hide/Larder beetles. Warehouse beetles. Khapra beetle. Lesser grain borers. Red legged ham beetles. Cadelles.
Red legged ham beetles
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