| Ants 01, Introduction to Ants
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In this lesson you will learn the unique anatomical parts of ants that distinguish them from other insects. We will introduce you to their biology and habits as well as their colony structure. We will also explore the role of ants in the human environment. Both their beneficial and harmful nature will be explored.
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| Ants 02, Biology and Habits of Ants
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This lesson introduces the learner to the intricacies of ant biology and habits. The learner will learn about their life cycle and their complex social structure that makes them unique among all other insects. A thorough understanding of these features of ants is a must if a pest management professional is to be successful at ant inspections and ant control.
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| Ants 03, Identifying Household Ants
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In this lesson you will learn the anatomical characteristics that are used to distinguish one ant from another. This knowledge will be applied with the practical use of an ant key used to identify ants. The learner will have the opportunity to identify several different ants while learning to use the identification key.
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| Ants 04, Ant Inspection
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In this lesson the learner will be introduced to the importance of an ant inspection. A good inspection depends on a good knowledge of ant behavior which is discussed in depth. The fundamentals of using structural guidelines is featured along with a review of the tools used in conducting a professional inspection and how to use them properly.
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| Ants 05, Ant Management
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In this lesson the learner is introduced to the specifics of conducting inspection both indoors and outdoors. Hints for interviewing the customer are provided along with techniques for using resource areas to find ant trail and probable nest locations.
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| Ants 06, Controlling Common Household Ants
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In this lesson the learner will learn both the non-insecticidal and the insecticidal approaches to ant control and when to use each one. The lesson focuses on specific treatment techniques that are unique to ant control. As always the program makes the connection between ant biology and treatment strategies.
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| Ants 07, Odorous House Ants
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This program introduces the learner to the important characteristics that are used to distinguish this ant from other ants. The odorous house ant biology and habits are discussed with an emphasis on control and inspection. There is a separate section on any unique inspection techniques to be used for the odorous house ant inspection and a separate chapter on controlling odorous house ants.
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| Ants 08, Pavement Ants
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This program introduces the learner to the important characteristics that are used to distinguish this ant from other ants. The pavement ant biology and habits are discussed with an emphasis on control and inspection. There is a separate section on any unique inspection techniques to be used for the pavement ant inspection and a separate chapter on controlling pavement ants.
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