100% CORRECT WELL DETAILED
1. Define pest - ANSWER A pest is an undesirable organism that injures humans,
desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances.
1. State the 4 main groups of pest and give an example of each - 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 - ANSWER To determine
its significance and the need for control.
1. List 6 general pest management methods - 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)" - ANSWER A pest management
strategy that utilizes a wide range of pest control methods or tactics. The goal of this
1
1. Define pest - ANSWER A pest is an undesirable organism that injures humans,
desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances.
1. State the 4 main groups of pest and give an example of each - 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 - ANSWER To determine
its significance and the need for control.
1. List 6 general pest management methods - 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)" - ANSWER A pest management
strategy that utilizes a wide range of pest control methods or tactics. The goal of this
1
