TN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS (2025) GRADED A+ /
GUARANTEED PASS!
Bioaccumulation
- answer-ability to accumulate chemical residuals in the fatty tissues of animals
Biomagnification
- answer-process whereby some organisms accumulate chemical residues in higher
concentrations than those found in the organisms they consume
Pathogens
- answer-disease-causing organisms
4 main pest groups
- answer-weeds
Invertebrates (insects, mites, ticks. Spiders, snails)
Disease agents or pathogens (viruses, fungi, etc)
Vertebrates (birds, fish, rodents, other mammals)
Integrated pest management (IPM)
- answer-combined use of several compatible management methods to prevent
pests from reaching economically or aesthetically damaging levels with the least
risk to the environment
Natural controls
- answer-measures that check or destroy pests without depending on humans for
their continuance or success
Ex. Of natural controls
- answer-wind, temperature, sunshine, rain, naturally occurring predators,
parasites, and pathogens
Applied controls
- answer-pest control initiated through human intervention
, Ex. Of applied controls
- answer-biological, mechanical. Cultural, physical/environmental modification,
genetic, chemical, regulatory methods
Biological control
- answer-introduction of a pest's suitable natural enemies
Mechanical control
- answer-use of devices, machines, and other physical methods to control pests or
alter their environment
Ex. Of mechanical control
- answer-traps, screens, barriers, fences, nets
Cultivation
- answer-controlling weeds & soil-inhabiting pests by physically destroying weed
growth and disrupting soil conditions suitable for survival of pests
Exclusion
- answer-mechanical control technique that consists of barriers to prevent pests
from getting into an area
Traps
- answer-physically catch pests within an area or building
Cultural control
- answer-alter the environment, the condition of the host plant or site, or the
behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation
Sanitation/source reduction
- answer-eliminating food, water, shelter, or other necessities important to the
pest's survival
Ex. Of sanitation
- answer-removing pest-harboring weeds, manure management, draining standing
water, removal of garbage/debris
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS (2025) GRADED A+ /
GUARANTEED PASS!
Bioaccumulation
- answer-ability to accumulate chemical residuals in the fatty tissues of animals
Biomagnification
- answer-process whereby some organisms accumulate chemical residues in higher
concentrations than those found in the organisms they consume
Pathogens
- answer-disease-causing organisms
4 main pest groups
- answer-weeds
Invertebrates (insects, mites, ticks. Spiders, snails)
Disease agents or pathogens (viruses, fungi, etc)
Vertebrates (birds, fish, rodents, other mammals)
Integrated pest management (IPM)
- answer-combined use of several compatible management methods to prevent
pests from reaching economically or aesthetically damaging levels with the least
risk to the environment
Natural controls
- answer-measures that check or destroy pests without depending on humans for
their continuance or success
Ex. Of natural controls
- answer-wind, temperature, sunshine, rain, naturally occurring predators,
parasites, and pathogens
Applied controls
- answer-pest control initiated through human intervention
, Ex. Of applied controls
- answer-biological, mechanical. Cultural, physical/environmental modification,
genetic, chemical, regulatory methods
Biological control
- answer-introduction of a pest's suitable natural enemies
Mechanical control
- answer-use of devices, machines, and other physical methods to control pests or
alter their environment
Ex. Of mechanical control
- answer-traps, screens, barriers, fences, nets
Cultivation
- answer-controlling weeds & soil-inhabiting pests by physically destroying weed
growth and disrupting soil conditions suitable for survival of pests
Exclusion
- answer-mechanical control technique that consists of barriers to prevent pests
from getting into an area
Traps
- answer-physically catch pests within an area or building
Cultural control
- answer-alter the environment, the condition of the host plant or site, or the
behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation
Sanitation/source reduction
- answer-eliminating food, water, shelter, or other necessities important to the
pest's survival
Ex. Of sanitation
- answer-removing pest-harboring weeds, manure management, draining standing
water, removal of garbage/debris
