Part 1 (Chapter 1-2) Introduction to Urban and Industrial Integrated Pest Management Purdue

Pretarsal pads are an important avenue for transferring [a] to pest insects as well as a mechanism for [b].

The respiratory system of an insect is made up of a series of tubes, called [a], which extend into the body. These tubes open to the outside of the body through openings known as [b].

[a] are special excretory tubes that attach to and empty into the hind portion of the digestive tract for waste removal.

The most primitive type of mouthparts in insects is the [a] type, and all other types are thought to be modifications thereof.

The [a] are the insects' sense organs having the function of touch, smell, and in some cases, [b].

An insect may be identified as such because all insects have [a] pairs of legs and [b] distinct body regions.

When conducting an inspection, question the customer about the kind of pests, [a], and [b] or [c].

Positive and accurate [a] is needed to make a thorough evaluation of the problem and an appropriate [b] for control.

In green pest management, if a pesticide is needed, use products or formulations with [a] and [b].

Pest prevention using monitoring programs is key to the suppression of pests through the reduction of pest access, habitat, and availability of [a]and [b].

Because of the challenges associated with the public's concern about pesticides and the environment, it will be necessary for PMPs to:
a.)use more biorational and target-specific pesticides

b.)use more non-chemical treatments

c.)use more products that increase insect resistance to insecticides

d.)practice more preventive pest management

What are the primary functions of the insect head?

In green pest management, pesticide application standards include:
a.)using the minimum quantity to achieve control

b.)using precise application techniques

c.)using pesticides according to need only

d.)using pesticides wherever possible

Best record-keeping practices in green pest management include
a.)documenting the practices used

b.)keeping records for two years

c.)listing only high-toxicity insecticides

d.)maintaining records in an easy-to-understand manner

Which of the following have a significant impact on controlling insect pests?
a.)removal of food

b.)removing shelter (harborage)

c.)reducing water available to pests

d.)none of the above

It is important to know the type of mouthparts pest insects have because this knowledge
a.)may indicate where to find the insect by looking for a suitable food source

b.)may help in identifying the insect

c.)may tell you how it reproduces

d.)may tell something about the food habits of the insect

Characteristics of insect antennae frequently used to identify some insects include
a.)number of segments

b.)shape of the whole antennae

c.)shape of the antennal segments

d.)relative size of the antennal segments

Parts of an insect leg include
a.)tibia

b.)ankle

c.)tarsus

d.)femur

The functions of the insect exoskeleton include:
a.)furnishing insects with a protective covering

b.)preventing the penetration of insecticides

c.)providing a barrier to water loss

d.)providing an anchoring point for muscle attachment

Which of the following are hallmarks of urban insect pest management?
a.)human factors are not included

b.)decisions for solving pest problems are based on need

c.)health, aesthetics, satisfaction are considered

d.)coordination of management techniques are not important

Define integrated pest management (IPM) and then list three areas where the IPM program needs to be compatible with current public expectations.

Give a brief definition of green pest management and outline four of its essential aspects.

Describe four ways insect vision differs from vision in humans.

The initial, perhaps most important, step in solving a pest problem is the inspection. List four things you should look for during the inspection.