1. Define pest - correct answer A pest is an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural
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1. State the 4 main groups of pest and give an example of each - correct answer 1. Weeds (undesirable plant)
2. Invertebrates (insects)
3. Disease agents or pathogens (bacteria or virus)
4. Vertebrates (birds or mammals)
1. Discuss the importance of pest identification in pest control - correct answer To determine its significance and the need for control.
1. List 6 general pest management methods - correct answer 1. Biological Control
2. Chemical Control
3. Chemical Control
4. Genetic Control
5. Mechanical/Physical Control
6. Regulatory Control
1. Define "integrated pest management (IPM)" - correct answer A pest management strategy that utilizes a wide range of pest control methods or tactics. The goal of this strategy is to prevent pests from reaching economically or aesthetically damaging levels with the least risk to the environment.
1. List 5 benefits of using IPM - correct answer 1. IPM helps to keep a balanced ecosystem.
2. Pesticides can be ineffective.
3. IPM can save money.
4. IPM promotes a healthy environment.
5. IPM maintains a good ppublic image.
1. Discuss how using one or more control options can improve pest control - correct answer It promotes a healthy environment
1. Describe how selectivity and persistence affect chemical controls - correct answer Selectivity refers to which organisms it targets while persistence states how long the chemical will be effective
1. Explain how pest population levels trigger control procedures. - correct answer Population levels help determine if pest are a threat and when to treat based on the "Economic Threshold"
1. Distinguish between prevention and suppression when developing pest management goals - correct answer Prevention aims to limit new pest, while suppression has the goal of lowering the number of pest
1. Give several reasons why pesticide applications may fail - correct answer - Timing of application - Improper dosage - Environmental conditions
1. Explain the importance of a pesticide's mode of action in managing pesticide resistance - correct answer Continual usage of the same pesticide results in the pest building up a resistance to the pesticide.
1. List 2 tactics that will minimize the development of pesticide resistance - correct answer Changing the pesticide used and also changing the stage at which it is treated. [Show Less]