Arizona Dept. Agriculture Core
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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. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Mechanical
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Genetic
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. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Modifying the environment to
enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which
type of pest management method?
A. Physical.
B. Genetic.
C. Biological. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices 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. -
CORRECT 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?
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, A. Regulatory.
B. Genetic.
C. Biological. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
A. Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field.
B. Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations.
C. Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. Planting weed-and-disease-free seed on an athletic field.
Which statement about action thresholds is true?
A. The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action
threshold level.
B. The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density.
Studyguide Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
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. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Mechanical
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Genetic
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. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Modifying the environment to
enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which
type of pest management method?
A. Physical.
B. Genetic.
C. Biological. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices 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. -
CORRECT 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?
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, A. Regulatory.
B. Genetic.
C. Biological. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
A. Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field.
B. Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations.
C. Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. Planting weed-and-disease-free seed on an athletic field.
Which statement about action thresholds is true?
A. The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action
threshold level.
B. The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density.
