Class meeting Nov. 14th

Objectives: 1. Distinguish Diptera from other orders2. Predict the evolutionary and ecological consequences of pesticide applications for pest control

ALE 1

Diptera?Why yes/no?

ALE 1

Diptera?Why yes/no?

ALE 1

Diptera?Why yes/no?

ALE 1

Diptera?Why yes/no?

ALE 1

Diptera?Why yes/no?

ALE 2• Mosquitoes vector many devastating diseases

and in many countries (esp. in Africa), pesticides are used frequently to suppress mosquito populations.

• Class discussion: Despite heavy use of pesticides, why do mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases remain an issue?

• Group work: Diagram the sequence of likely events that often follow pesticide applications to suppress mosquito populations