Entomology 0509
Urban Entomology

Laboratory (Week)	Topics and Projects
1	Familiarization with laboratory equipment and safety procedures, identification of adult and immature cockroaches, cockroach oothecae, and cockroach damage. Review of proper procedures for handling pesticides, begin Ebeling choice box experiment.
2	Identification of fabric pests. Begin fabric consumption experiment.
3	Identification of household spiders, ticks, and scorpions. Demonstration of black widow defensive behavior. Identification of fleas.
4	Identification of whole and broken grain pests. Identification of vertebrate pests.
5	Identification of household Hymenoptera pests (ants, bees, hornets, and wasps). Experiment on the performance of wasp sprays. Determine knock down and compatibility with household construction materials.
6	Identification of miscellaneous household arthropod and mollusk pests. Review and identification of structural wood and wood products.
7	Identification of fungal and bacterial decay of wood. Field trip to construction site where termiticide will be applied prior to construction.
8	Identification of termites and termite damage. Begin termite feeding study.
9	Insect control products. Integrated pest management in the urban environment and probability models.
10	Inspection and "real-world" pest control. Field trips to insect infested structures. Final laboratory practical.