ACE, Chapter 1-2
When considering the purchase of a dog, look for animals that have been certified in accordance with...
"Minimum standards for Canine Bed Bug Scent Detection Team Certification"
What can a careful inspection reveal? (3)
1. conditions that attract pests 2. signs of pest damage or entry 3. pests themselves
Spatula Uses (2)
1. help to dig out pests as well as evidence of pests 2. remove old bait applications that have dried and are no longer palatable to pests
Essential ingredients for IPM include (6)
1. identifying the pests 2. establishing thresholds to determine appropriate actions 3. conducting thorough inspections over time 4. good record keeping 5. using multiple pest control tactics 6. gaining the trust and cooperation of the client
Problems that can arise with flushing agents (2)
1. insects may move in undesired directions or inconvenient times. 2. if using compressed air or sprays for cockroaches, allergens in feces and their molted exoskeletons may become airborne
IPM control tactics ensure (3)
1. pest populations are managed at acceptable levels 2. risk to people, other non-target organisms, and the environment are minimized 3. pest control is practical and economical.
Size of cracks/crevices German cockroaches prefer to live in
1/16 to 7/16 inches (1.6-11mm)
Most effective and safe UV lamps to use are those that emit light with a peak wavelength of
365 nm
Light spectrum humans can see
390-700 nm
Pest Triangle
A concept based on the idea that pests need 3 essentials to thrive: 1. food 2. water 3. harborage/acceptable habitat
moisture meters
Determine the moisture levels in a building and have an important role in the IPM inspection
ESA
Entomological Society of America Founded in 1889
How often does ACE require renewal?
Every 3 years
Will ACE Code of Ethics be on the test?
Find Out!
Thermographic Cameras
Infrared cameras. Allows the user to see part of the light spectrum invisible to human eye, revealing subtle temperature gradients that might indicate the presence of insect activity or moisture that may be attractive to pests.
IPM
Integrated Pest Management - science based, environmentally sound approach to pest control developed in 1970s.
Review What IPM is Not
On page 14
Effective dog-human teams have
a high detection rate and low false-positive rate
Why was IPM developed?
as a response to environmental and human health concerns about the overuse of pesticides.
A dead animal could attract....
blow flies
small fiber-optic cameras that allow visual inspection inside walls
borescopes
Silverfish could attract....
brown recluse spiders
Pet fur could attract....
carpet beetles
Spilled pet food could attract...
cigarette beetles
Most important tool for IPM inspector
flashlight
Physical or chemical agents that cause pests to evacuate harborages.
flushing agents EX: compressed air, heat guns, aerosol sprays, etc.
Over-watered plants could attract....
fungus gnats
What do brownbanded cockroaches prefer as opposed to other cockroaches?
higher temperatures
Light above the range of light visible to humans
infrared, >700
The foundation/backbone of an IPM service visit
inspection
What do all anthropods require for growth and reproduction?
moisture
IPM is a strategy based on...
multiple control tactics
Organic debris around kitchen equipment could attract....
phorid flies or fruit flies
Use of multiple control tactics allow for...
professionals to depend less on pesticides, therefore reducing risk of pests developing pesticide resistance.
what part of the light spectrum can insects see
ultraviolet and that visible to humans <700 nm
Type of light nocturnal insects respond most to
ultraviolet portions of the light spectrum, <400 nm
Light below the range of light visible to humans
ultraviolet, < 400
what is recommended when working with black lights?
uv-screening eyewear
Useful for storing ants and smaller pests that are most easily captured with a wet paintbrush
waterproof container, such as two or four dram glass vials containing small amounts of ethanol or rubbing alcohol.
Unsealed grain-based products could attract....
weevils and moths
Conducive conditions
when all three essentials in the pest triangle are found together
