Aquatic Pest Control – 2025 Exam Q&A on Weeds, Herbicides, Wildlife & Application (AG312)

This document is a complete and up-to-date exam preparation guide for Aquatic Pest Control (Course Code: AG312), intended for the 2025/2026 academic year. It features a detailed set of over 80 multiple-choice questions with correct answers, covering a wide range of topics essential for students and professionals pursuing certification in aquatic pesticide application and related environmental management roles. Key subject areas include identification and life cycles of aquatic pests, aquatic weed types (submerged, floating, emerged), herbicide selection and application methods, environmental factors like eutrophication and photic zones, pond and lake measurement for dosage calculations, and the safe use of pesticides such as fluridone, glyphosate, diquat, and copper sulfate. Special focus is given to legal and effective control of invasive species (e.g., Hydrilla, Salvinia, Torpedograss), animal pests such as beavers and nutria, and the use of piscicides and wildlife management regulations. This resource is particularly useful for students in Aquatic Environmental Science, Pest Management, Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Agricultural Science, and Conservation Biology programs. It's also beneficial for professionals preparing for state or national aquatic pesticide licensing exams, offering practical scenarios and real-life application insights. Keywords: aquatic pests, aquatic herbicides, weed control, AG312, aquatic pesticide exam, glyphosate, hydrilla, duckweed, photic zone, eutrophication, pond treatment, beaver damage, nutria control, piscicide, fluridone, submerged weeds, application rates