unit 6 study guide agriscience |
Questions and correct answers |
Latest version 2024/2025
Are there recordkeeping requirements for fertilizer sales of any type? - ANSWER -yes
What is the best explanation of the goal of integrated pest management? - ANSWER -Reduction of
economic impact
Which pest management strategy is recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and other government regulations? - ANSWER -Integrated pest management
A net to protect plants is an example of what? - ANSWER -Mechanical pest control
What is augmentation? - ANSWER -Is introducing a new predator into the environment
What is the first step in integrated pest management - ANSWER -inspection
What is an example of mechanical pest management? - ANSWER -Insecticidal soap
What are the two legal categories of pesticides recognized by the EPA? - ANSWER -General and
restricted use
What is banned in Florida? - ANSWER -Alicore
What is most likely to put pollinators at risk? - ANSWER -Systemic insecticide
How does crop rotation reduce pests? - ANSWER -It takes away there food source
How does diatomaceous earth work? - ANSWER -It cuts up their exoskeletons
On what system can systemic insecticides be used? - ANSWER -Horticultural crops
How do insect bait stations work? - ANSWER -Poisoned by ingestion
Your tomato plants are being eaten by a large caterpillar. Which is the least desirable option from an
integrated pest management standpoint? - ANSWER -Spray with an insecticide
Which is most likely to damage crops? - ANSWER -Caterpillar
Licensing is required at the state level for what? - ANSWER -Selling and using pesticides
What is heavily restricted in Florida? - ANSWER -herbicides
What is NOT a biological pest management strategy? - ANSWER -Clearing habitats
What are inert ingredients in pesticides called? - ANSWER -Adjuvants
What is typically determined by soil testing? - ANSWER -ratios
Approximately how often should you fertilize a lawn? - ANSWER -6 weeks
Questions and correct answers |
Latest version 2024/2025
Are there recordkeeping requirements for fertilizer sales of any type? - ANSWER -yes
What is the best explanation of the goal of integrated pest management? - ANSWER -Reduction of
economic impact
Which pest management strategy is recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and other government regulations? - ANSWER -Integrated pest management
A net to protect plants is an example of what? - ANSWER -Mechanical pest control
What is augmentation? - ANSWER -Is introducing a new predator into the environment
What is the first step in integrated pest management - ANSWER -inspection
What is an example of mechanical pest management? - ANSWER -Insecticidal soap
What are the two legal categories of pesticides recognized by the EPA? - ANSWER -General and
restricted use
What is banned in Florida? - ANSWER -Alicore
What is most likely to put pollinators at risk? - ANSWER -Systemic insecticide
How does crop rotation reduce pests? - ANSWER -It takes away there food source
How does diatomaceous earth work? - ANSWER -It cuts up their exoskeletons
On what system can systemic insecticides be used? - ANSWER -Horticultural crops
How do insect bait stations work? - ANSWER -Poisoned by ingestion
Your tomato plants are being eaten by a large caterpillar. Which is the least desirable option from an
integrated pest management standpoint? - ANSWER -Spray with an insecticide
Which is most likely to damage crops? - ANSWER -Caterpillar
Licensing is required at the state level for what? - ANSWER -Selling and using pesticides
What is heavily restricted in Florida? - ANSWER -herbicides
What is NOT a biological pest management strategy? - ANSWER -Clearing habitats
What are inert ingredients in pesticides called? - ANSWER -Adjuvants
What is typically determined by soil testing? - ANSWER -ratios
Approximately how often should you fertilize a lawn? - ANSWER -6 weeks
