MN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT.
, Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method?
a.) biological
b.) mechanical
c.) genetic - ANSWERB
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example
of which type of pest management method?
a.) Biological
b.) Genetic
c.) Regulatory - ANSWERB
Which statement about biological control methods is true?
a.) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological
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. - ANSWERA
Sealing cracks and crevices in buildings is an example of which type of pest
management method.
a.) physical
b.) genetic
c.) biological - ANSWERA
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a.) they reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
b.) they are naturally derived and or synthesized chemicals.
c.) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. -
ANSWERA
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports is an example of which type of pest
management method?
a.) regulatory
b.) genetic
c.) biological - ANSWERA
Which statement about IPM is true?
a.) the goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
b.) eradication is never the goal of IPM?
c.) Non-chemical methods are short term solutions. - ANSWERA
Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT.
, Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method?
a.) biological
b.) mechanical
c.) genetic - ANSWERB
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example
of which type of pest management method?
a.) Biological
b.) Genetic
c.) Regulatory - ANSWERB
Which statement about biological control methods is true?
a.) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological
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. - ANSWERA
Sealing cracks and crevices in buildings is an example of which type of pest
management method.
a.) physical
b.) genetic
c.) biological - ANSWERA
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a.) they reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
b.) they are naturally derived and or synthesized chemicals.
c.) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. -
ANSWERA
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports is an example of which type of pest
management method?
a.) regulatory
b.) genetic
c.) biological - ANSWERA
Which statement about IPM is true?
a.) the goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
b.) eradication is never the goal of IPM?
c.) Non-chemical methods are short term solutions. - ANSWERA
Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
