Georgia Category 41 Pest Control – Mosquito Surveillance Practice Test

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• Conventional insecticides kill mosquitoes at which life stages?
• Which statement is true about the transient water group?
• Which control measure targets the immature life stage of mosquitoes?
• Which environment is a flood water example?
• Insecticide resistance is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement is true about heartworm and dog prevention expenditures?
• In permanent pool environments, larval production usually occurs:
• Which genus is associated with the Southern House mosquito based on its scientific name?
• Which two species have a flight variant less than 10-20 miles?
• What is a signature characteristic of the male mosquito?
• Which life stage do larvicides primarily target?
• Which genus includes a mosquito with a less than 1 mile flight variant?
• Anopheles quadrimaculatus is the primary vector for malaria in Georgia. Which disease is associated with this species?
• IGRs function by altering development during which process?
• Eastern Equine Encephalitis is transmitted by which species?
• Larviciding involves which of the following?
• Bacillus sphaericus (Bsph) is noted for long residual effects and activity against Culex and Anopheline larvae, with potential for resistance in some species. Which statement is true?
• Which species is commonly called the Asian Tiger Mosquito?
• Which species lays eggs in clusters or rafts (50-500 eggs)?
• Which mosquito species is the primary vector for West Nile Virus in Georgia?
• The Eastern tree-hole mosquito corresponds to which species?
• What percentage of dogs infected with heartworms are over 2.5 years?
• What is the scientific order for mosquitoes?
• Which environment is described as having eggs deposited on the waters surface?
• Approximately how much money is spent in Georgia to reduce mosquito nuisance and disease impact?
• Culex quinquefasciatus is the scientific name for which common name?
• Which description matches Psorophora ciliata?
• Anophelinae larvae lie parallel to the water surface. Which option reflects this?
• Which species has a typical flight distance measured in yards, specifically 100-200 yards?
• Which of the following is a correct pairing?
• Which environment includes Anopheles and Mansonia as residents?
• Gallinippe is associated with which species?
• Which Georgia county has the largest mosquito control program?
• ULV equipment calibration requires which basic items?
• Ochlerotatus triseriatus is primarily a vector for La Crosse Encephalitis and is usually found in which habitat?
• La Crosse Encephalitis cases most commonly occur in which month?
• How are adulticides usually applied?
• The Black tailed mosquito is scientifically named which species?
• Culicinae larvae lay at what angle to the water surface?
• Which genus is listed as a resident of permanent pool environments?
• What is the flight distance of the Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)?
• Combining Bti and Bsph is used to address what aspect of mosquito control?
• Psorophora ferox larvae develop in which habitat?
• Biocontrol refers to the use of biological organisms or products to control pests with little to no impact on non-target organisms. Which statement best reflects this concept?
• Which mosquito genus is most associated with Eastern Equine Encephalitis?
• Which mosquito control approach focuses on removing larval habitats to reduce mosquitoes?
• Which genus is associated with Inland Floodwater Mosquito based on its scientific name?
• The Southern House mosquito is scientifically named which species?
• La Crosse Encephalitis primarily affects which age group?
• Which statement best describes methoprene usage in practice?
• Which of the following statements is correct?
• What disease can Culiseta melanura transmit?
• Which chemical is an example of an insect growth regulator (IGR) used in mosquito control?
• What surface film agent can be used to block breathing trumpets in pupae?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in planning adulticiding?
• What is a signature characteristic of the female mosquito?
• La Crosse Encephalitis is transmitted by which species?
• West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans by which mosquito?
• Which of the following is a correct common name for the species Culex quinquefasciatus?
• How many body regions do mosquito larvae have?
• What is the purpose of surface film agents in mosquito control?
• What is the scientific name of the Brown Saltmarsh Mosquito?
• Which mosquito(s) has a less than 10-20 mile flight variant?
• Which of the following is a correct scientific name for Inland Floodwater Mosquito?
• Which mosquito has a less than 1 mile flight variant?
• Which spelling correctly names the Black Saltmarsh Mosquito?
• The Black tailed mosquito corresponds to which species?
• Which common name corresponds to the species Aedes vexans?
• What is the scientific name of the Black Saltmarsh Mosquito?
• Which statement about surface film agents is NOT true?
• Do flight habits vary by mosquito species?
• Which statement about Aedes albopictus in Georgia is correct?
• St. Louis Encephalitis is deadliest among which age group?
• What morphological feature is used to identify mosquito larvae?
• Adulticiding involves treating an area for which life stage, and how does its cost-effectiveness compare to larval-stage interventions?
• Which predatory mosquito has been used to control artificial container and tree-hole species and is not harmful to humans?
• In mosquito control, what is surveillance?
• What is used to identify various mosquito species?
• What taxonomic group is large and has shiny blue scales?
• What is the lifecycle of a mosquito in the correct order?
• Yellow Fever is currently found in which regions?
• Why is larvicide ineffective during the 4th instar phase?
• In flood water environments, mosquito production is correlated with which factor?
• What are the typical sizes of ground applications of adulticides?
• Which genus is listed as residing in transient water environments?
• The transient water group is associated with pools of:
• Can eggs generally be used to classify mosquito species?
• How many Plasmodium (malaria) species are there?
• Which is the most important freshwater mosquito inhabiting flood water environments?
• Which statement best describes mosquito flight distances across species?
• Which statement about methoprene is true?
• St. Louis Encephalitis peaks in which time of year?
• Which is the most important salt marsh mosquito inhabiting flood water environments?
• Most mosquito vectors are active during which times of day?
• Which genus is used in the scientific names of the saltmarsh mosquitoes mentioned?
• Malaria is transmitted by which mosquitoes?
• Which common name maps to Aedes vexans?
• Which birds are most vulnerable to West Nile Virus in the North American strain?
• Which of the following are examples of permanent pool locations?
• What percentage of those infected with West Nile Virus develop severe disease?
• Which disease is transmitted by Anopheles quadrimaculatus?
• Bti primarily targets which larval instars?
• Which disease can Culex quinquefasciatus transmit?
• How many diseases are listed as transmitted by Culex quinquefasciatus in the material?
• In flood water environments, how are eggs typically deposited?
• Which statement about Psorophora columbiae is true?
• What is the effect of bats and purple martins on mosquito populations according to the material?
• What are mosquito larvae commonly referred to as?
• Why are IGRs effective when applied at the 4th instar?
• Bacterial proteins used as larvicides are characterized by what feature?
• What is the approximate annual spending on dog heartworm prevention?
• What is the scientific family for mosquitoes?
• Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) is described as the most widely used bacterial protein that kills instars 1-4. Which statement is accurate?
• Which statement best defines source reduction?
• What is the pupa referred to as in mosquito development terminology?
• Permanent Pool Group is described as which of the following?
• Which statement correctly describes Coquillettidia perturbans larvae?
• Which mosquito is primarily responsible for transmitting Eastern Equine Encephalitis in swamp environments?
• Which disease can Ochlerotatus triseriatus transmit?
• DEET is not recommended for children under __.
• Which mosquito species transmits La Crosse Encephalitis?
• Which genus is primarily associated with transmitting La Crosse Encephalitis to small rodents?
• Eggs in permanent pool environments are generally laid:
• In mosquito management, what is the primary role of biological agents like Bti and Bsph?
• How does methoprene work in mosquito management?
• Gallinippe is associated with which species name?
• How many mosquito species are there in Georgia?
• What has been known to help counter resistance in mosquito treatment?
• Inland Floodwater Mosquito corresponds to which scientific name?
• Which statement about Zika virus is true?
• What is the most domesticated and common mosquito in Georgia?
• Aedes vexans is best described as which type of species?
• Which of the following is NOT a flood water environment example?
• Culex quinquefasciatus transmits which disease in Georgia?
• Barrier treatment typically protects against which mosquito species?
• A notable characteristic of La Crosse Encephalitis is that the mosquito remains infected for how long?
• ULV equipment calibration is described as which of the following?
• Which statement best describes malaria trends with respect to DDT?
• Which of the following times is NOT listed as a valid interval to check nozzle droplet size?
• Which of the following describes a flood water environment?
• Do female heartworms lay eggs?
• Which statement about Culiseta melanura is true?
• Which is NOT a permanent pool location?
• What is the typical flight range for mosquitoes that breed in permanent pools?
• Which genus is listed as residing in flood water environments?
• Culicidae denotes which taxonomic level?
• Permanent pools are defined by which interface?
• Barrier treatments are typically used to protect against which species?
• What is used to identify mosquito larvae?
• Which genus does the Eastern tree-hole mosquito belong to?
• What is the typical aerial droplet size range for adulticide applications?
• St. Louis Encephalitis is transmitted by which mosquitoes?
• Eggs are generally unreliable for classifying mosquito species. Which option best states this concept?
• What unit is used to describe typical aerial droplet sizes?
• Which trio of body regions constitutes the larval body?
• Ochlerotatus triseriatus is commonly known as which habitat-based common name?
• What size range of particles do mosquito larvae feed on?
• Which of the following pairs correctly matches Southern House mosquito to its scientific name?
• Which statement about Aedes albopictus eggs is true?
• Approximately how many mosquito species exist worldwide?
• Which of the following is an example of a transient water environment?
• During which larval instar is larvicide ineffective for killing larvae?
• Dengue is described as having how many varying strands?
• What disease can Anopheles quadrimaculatus transmit?
• What is the mortality range for horses infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis?
• What are the body regions of the mosquito larvae?
• Which of the following is a correct pairing?
• What is the typical flying distance for flood water mosquito species?
• Which statement best describes the difference between adult male and female mosquitoes?
• Which statement is true about the Inland Floodwater Mosquito?
• Which genus is the Black tailed mosquito classified under?
• Insecticidal distribution systems should be flushed with which substance?
• Diptera denotes which taxonomic level?
• What is the final stage in the mosquito life cycle?
• Mosquito treatments should occur at what times to avoid disturbing pollinators?
• Bsph is known to produce long residual effects and is active against which groups of larvae?
• Which of the following pairs correctly matches Inland Floodwater Mosquito to its scientific name?
• What does the dip procedure estimate in mosquito surveillance?
• Which taxonomic group is described as large and having shiny blue scales?
• Which feature is most commonly used to identify mosquito species, focusing on wings?