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WorksheetsCitrus Rust Mite Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the typical egg deposition rate for the pink citrus rust mite?
5 eggs per day
10 eggs per day
20 eggs per day
30 eggs per day
Which mite species is associated with the spread of leprosis?
Eutetranychus banksi
Brevipalpus californicus
Phyllocoptruta oleivora
Aculops pelekassi
What is the typical lifespan of CRM adults at 81°F?
3 to 5 days
6 to 14 days
15 to 20 days
21 to 30 days
At what density of rust mites per cm² should treatment be considered for processed fruit?
2 rust mites/cm²
6 rust mites/cm²
10 rust mites/cm²
15 rust mites/cm²
What environmental conditions are optimal for adult broad mites?
High temperature, low humidity, high light intensity
Low temperature, high humidity, low light intensity
Moderate temperature, high humidity, low light intensity
High temperature, high humidity, high light intensity
What is the life cycle modification of broad mites?
Extended larval stage and early molting
Shortened larval stage and delayed molting
Extended larval stage and delayed molting
Shortened larval stage and early molting
What is the maximum number of times a specific miticide other than petroleum oil should be applied per acre per season to minimize the risk of resistance?
Once
Twice
Three times
Four times
According to the table, how many leaves should be examined per tree if the control threshold is 10 mites per leaf?
24 leaves/tree
32 leaves/tree
40 leaves/tree
96 leaves/tree
What should be done to treat smaller trees with commercial application equipment?
Use the same rate as mature trees
Increase the rate per acre
Calibrate and arrange nozzles for thorough distribution
Apply more than once per acre per season
Which pests are controlled by Fenbutatin-oxide?
Rust mites, broad mites
Spider mites, false spider mites
Rust mites, spider mites
Citrus rust mites, Asian citrus psyllids
