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

FINAL JEOPARDY

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

A: EggEgg Mosquito Biology: 100

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

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

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

A: AntennaAntenna Mosquito Biology: 300

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

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

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

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

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

A: Bogs and swampsBogs and swamps Mosquito Habitats: 300

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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