Test Your Michigan Bug Knowledge!

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How good is your bug knowledge? Think you know a lot about insects? Then welcome to the ultimate Michigan bug challenge! You see, bugs are mostly known to be a nuisance to homeowners and businesses. The nocturnal crawlies can wreak so much havoc that most people tend to forget how beneficial they are to our world.  But how much do you know about their habits, infestation signs, preventative measures, and treatment? It’s time to find out, so take our quiz below and see how high you score. 

1. How many known insect species are there on the planet?

1. 315,010
2. 760,000
3. 925,000

Answer: 925,000

2. What shape do bed bug eggs have?

1. Oval
2. Square
3. Round

Answer: Oval

3. Where do bed bugs like to hide?

1. Hotels
2. Furniture, clothing, and bedding
3. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

4. Bumblebees have an average lifespan of ______ days

1. 28
2. 50
3. 72

Answer: 28

5. There are _________ ladybird species in the world

1. 1500
2. 3000
3. 5000

Answer: 5000

6. Which beetle is stronger than any other beetle species in the world?

7. Hercules beetle
8. Rhinoceros beetle
9. Bull-headed dung beetle

Answer: Bull-headed dung beetle 

7. The _________ was the first living thing to get sent into space

1. Fruit fly
2. Butterfly
3. cricket

Answer: Fruit fly

8. What’s the best time for bed bugs to feed?

1. Morning
2. Afternoon
3. nighttime

Answer: Nighttime

9. Insects have two kinds of eyes – simple and compound eyes. What purpose do the simple eyes serve?

1. To detect light
2. To detect images
3. To detect colors

Answer: To detect light

10. Insects make up _______ percentage of all species on earth

1. 10%
2. 33%
3. 80%

Answer: 80%

11. The oldest insect fossil in the world is _______ million years old

1. 97
2. 263
3. 400

Answer: 400

12. Among all the species of insects, which one is known to make the loudest noise?

1. Bees
2. Mosquitos
3. Cicadas

 Answer: Cicada

13. Do bed bugs transmit disease?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe

Answer: No

14. _______ is not a defensive strategy for insects

1. Screaming
2. Camouflage
3. Poison

Answer: screaming

15. The largest insect group is made of?

1. Butterflies
2. Ants
3. Beetles

Answer: Beetles

16. Why does the cricket rub its wings together?

1. To keep predators away
2. To stay warm
3. To make a sound that attracts a mate

Answer: To make a sound that attracts a mate

Were you able to answer all the questions correctly? If yes, then you must be a bug pro already. But no matter how much you seem to know about insects, do not risk allowing them a chance to infiltrate your home.

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