MDARD MICHIGAN CORE PESTICIDE
APPLICATOR EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT
◉Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example
of which type of pest management method? Answer: Mechanical
◉Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect
feeding is an example of which type of pest management method?
Answer: Genetic
◉Which statement about biological control methods is true?
A. Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is
recommended in bio- logical control.
B. Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural
enemies.
C. Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides
works best in biological control. Answer: Modifying the environment
to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio- logical control.
, ◉Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an
example of which type of pest management method? Answer: Physical
◉Which statement about cultural control prac- tices is true?
A. They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
B. They use naturally derived and/or synthesized chemicals to control
pests.
C. They involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign
countries. Answer: A. They reduce pest establishment, reproduction,
and survival.
◉Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat
to public health or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example
of which type of pest management method? Answer: Regulatory
◉Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
A. The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
B. Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program.
C. Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests.
Answer: A. The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
◉Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of
pesticides? Answer: Worker Protection Standards
APPLICATOR EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT
◉Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example
of which type of pest management method? Answer: Mechanical
◉Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect
feeding is an example of which type of pest management method?
Answer: Genetic
◉Which statement about biological control methods is true?
A. Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is
recommended in bio- logical control.
B. Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural
enemies.
C. Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides
works best in biological control. Answer: Modifying the environment
to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio- logical control.
, ◉Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an
example of which type of pest management method? Answer: Physical
◉Which statement about cultural control prac- tices is true?
A. They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
B. They use naturally derived and/or synthesized chemicals to control
pests.
C. They involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign
countries. Answer: A. They reduce pest establishment, reproduction,
and survival.
◉Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat
to public health or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example
of which type of pest management method? Answer: Regulatory
◉Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
A. The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
B. Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program.
C. Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests.
Answer: A. The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
◉Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of
pesticides? Answer: Worker Protection Standards
