Insectary Operations and Protocols

The video introduces a new insectary within a Biosafety Level 3 facility, designed for studying insect and tick transmission of pathogens. Personnel are highly trained and equipped with protective gear. The insectary features stainless steel construction, insect-proof mesh, and an air curtain for containment. It includes an environmental chamber for controlled insect rearing and a Plexiglas blood box for virus-infected blood feeding experiments. Multiple containment layers ensure safety and prevent insect escape.

What is the primary purpose of the new insectary within the Biosafety Level 3 facility?

• To conduct chemical experiments

• To develop new insect species

• To work with insect and tick transmission of pathogens

• To study plant growth

What type of training do personnel undergo before working in the insectary?

• No training is required

• General laboratory training

• Rigorous training specific to the facility

• Basic first aid training

Which of the following is NOT part of the personal protective equipment used in the insectary?

• Eyeglasses

• Lab coats

• Sandals

• Full-faced respirators

What material is the insectary primarily constructed from?

• Glass

• Stainless steel

• Wood

• Plastic

What is the purpose of the air curtain in the insectary?

• To cool the room

• To prevent insects from escaping

• To reduce noise

• To provide ventilation

Where are insects counted before being brought into the insectary?

• In the Plexiglas blood box

• In the containment area

• In a rearing facility

• In the environmental chamber

What is the function of the Plexiglas blood box?

• To house tick specimens

• To control room temperature

• To feed mosquitoes with virus-infected blood

• To store insect samples

What is the final step in the containment process for infected insects?

• Placing them in a plastic box

• Releasing them into the wild

• Storing them in an environmental chamber

• Counting them again