1. Presented by: Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Fight the Bite Jeopardy!

2. FINAL JEOPARDY

3. Q: What is the first stage of a mosquito’s lifecycle?What is the first stage of a mosquito’s lifecycle? Mosquito Biology: 100

4. A: EggEgg Mosquito Biology: 100

5. Q: True or false: Only female mosquitoes feed on blood.True or false: Only female mosquitoes feed on blood. Mosquito Biology: 200

6. A: TrueTrue Only female mosquitoes have a proboscis (a long, jagged mouth part on the mosquito’s head) that is adapted for piercing skin, and only the females feed on blood. Male mosquitoes typically feed on plant nectar. Mosquito Biology: 200

7. Q: What is the long, feathery organ on the mosquito’s head used to hear and smell?What is the long, feathery organ on the mosquito’s head used to hear and smell? Mosquito Biology: 300

8. A: AntennaAntenna Mosquito Biology: 300

9. Q: True or false: All mosquitoes require water for their larvae to develop.True or false: All mosquitoes require water for their larvae to develop. Mosquito Habitats: 100

10. A: TrueTrue Larvae (larva) (also called wigglers or wrigglers) is the part of the mosquito lifecycle that comes after the eggs hatch. The larvae hang from the surface of water and breathe through tubes. The larval stage lasts for about 1 week. Mosquito Habitats: 100

11. Q: What man- made containers can mosquitoes use as larval habitats?What man- made containers can mosquitoes use as larval habitats? Mosquito Habitats: 200

12. A: Buckets, cans, flower pots, or old tires (among other things)Buckets, cans, flower pots, or old tires (among other things) Mosquito Habitats: 200

13. Q: What is the favored habitat for mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)?What is the favored habitat for mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)? Mosquito Habitats: 300

14. A: Bogs and swampsBogs and swamps Mosquito Habitats: 300

15. Q: When are mosquitoes most active?When are mosquitoes most active? Mosquito Protection: 100

16. A: At dawn and dusk (early morning and early evening)At dawn and dusk (early morning and early evening) Mosquito Protection: 100

17. Q: What type of clothing should you wear when going outside to lessen your chance of getting bit by a mosquito?What type of clothing should you wear when going outside to lessen your chance of getting bit by a mosquito? Mosquito Protection: 200

18. A: Long sleeves and long pantsLong sleeves and long pants Mosquito Protection: 200

19. Q: How often should you empty the water of containers like bird baths or pet bowls so that mosquito larvae won’t have time to complete their lifecycle?How often should you empty the water of containers like bird baths or pet bowls so that mosquito larvae won’t have time to complete their lifecycle? Mosquito Protection: 300

20. A: At least once per weekAt least once per week Mosquito Protection: 300

21. Q: What are the two most common diseases carried by mosquitoes in Maine?What are the two most common diseases carried by mosquitoes in Maine? Mosquito Diseases: 100

22. A: Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV)Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) Mosquito Diseases: 100

23. Q: How does a human get a disease like EEE or West Nile virus?How does a human get a disease like EEE or West Nile virus? Mosquito Diseases: 200

24. A: Through a mosquito biteThrough a mosquito bite Mosquito Diseases: 200

25. Q: What is one symptom of EEE or West Nile virus?What is one symptom of EEE or West Nile virus? Mosquito Diseases: 300

26. A: Common symptoms include: fever, head and body aches, lack of energy, vomiting.Common symptoms include: fever, head and body aches, lack of energy, vomiting. Serious symptoms include: disorientation, seizures, paralysis, coma, or death. Mosquito Diseases: 300

27. Make your wager! Final Jeopardy!

28. Q. Do all mosquitoes carry diseases?Do all mosquitoes carry diseases? Final Question:

29. A. No.No. While all mosquitoes do not carry diseases, it is still important to be aware of the diseases mosquitoes CAN carry and how to prevent them. Final Question:

30. Great job to all! Tally your scores.