Lab 10: Independent work on collection and projects- Review for Exam 2

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Review in Preparation for Exam 2

Topics covered by this exam are cumulative since the start of the course. However, most questions will be on topics covered since Exam 1.

Topics Covered Since Exam 1

Common Insect Pests on Guam (Guest Lecture by Jesse Bamba)

  • Major crop pests on Guam

Invasive Species

  • Definition of "invasive species"
  • Why are tropical islands so susceptible to damage by invasive species?
  • Which insect order is the most problematic for Guam's biosecurity?
    • Why is this insect order such a problem?
  • Name some important invasive insect species and describe the problems they are causing.

Insect Population Dynamics

  • Exponential growth model
    • r: the intrinsic rate of increase (= birth rate - death rate)
  • Logistic growth model
    • k: carrying capacity (= maximum number of individuals that can be sustained by resources)
  • r and k selected reproduction strategies
  • Lotka-Volterra predator-prey model
  • x

Applied Entomology

  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
    • IPM Tactics
    • Economic threshold (= economic injury level (EIL)
  • Pesticides
    • Pest resurgence
    • Pesticide resistance
  • Biological Control
    • Insect parasitoids
    • Insect predators
    • Insect pathogens
    • Classical biocontrol, augmentive biocontrol, conserving natural enemies
    • Insect herbivores for controlling weeds

Impact of Climate Change on Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Outbreaks in the Pacific (Presentation by Aubrey Moore)

  • Explain how Typhoon Dolphin may have triggered the coconut rhinoceros beetle outbreak we are currently experiencing on Guam