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Question 1 1 pts Gypsy moth is a threat to what major industry in Oregon? Fisheries Tourism Timber Grass seed Question 2 1 pts How does Oregon control the spread of gypsy moth? (Select all that apply) Quarantines to limit movement Mass trapping Statewide detection programs Aerial applications of DDT Sterile insect technique

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Question 1

gypsy moth or North American gypsy moth or  Lymantria dispar , is also called  European gypsy moth, is a pest which was discovered by Carl Linnaeus and it belongs to the Erebidae family, generally found in the region of North America, Europe as well as in Africa. It is very dangerous for the several plants, shrubs as well as trees in the region of eastern part of america. gypsy moths female generally lays her eggs on several vehicles, firewood, furniture birdhouses, and doghouses which by these sources reaches to the area. Asian gypsy moths responsible for causing threats to several major industry such as timber industry, as well as Christmas tree industries.

So the correct answer for the question is gypsy moth is a major threat to timber industry.

Question 2.

gypsy moth are controlled by

• sprayed insecticides such as Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki
• with the help of Trap
• Quatrine to limit movement
• Statewise detection program.

So the correct answer for the question is. Spread of gypsy moth are controlled by Quatrines to limit movement, mass trapping , statewise detection program, application of Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki in ground not the air spray of DDT.

Question 3. Asian gypsy moth female have wings which are  fully developed and have a traits present in female Asian gypsy moth that they have strong flight capability which make him more destructive species among other.

So the statement is false.

Question 4 - Asian gypsy moth are most destructive because of presence of temperate region,  have strong ascending flight .

so the correct answer for the question is Asian gypsy moth have a preference of wetter climate.

Question 5. Male gypsy moth are brown/ slightly black in color and also small in size compare to the female but they are very strong flier.

So the given statement is false.