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_____ is the use of all available tactics or IPM (integrated pest management)
strategies to manage pests so that
acceptable control can be achieved.
Why must weeds and woody plants For safety, access to facilities, decrease maintenance
be managed on rights-of-way? costs, reliability of service, and for other benefits like
aesthetics, wildlife, and environmental protection
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True or False: The first component of True
an effective pest management
program is pest identification.
When identifying a pest, what other Pest life cycles, physiology, reproductive potential,
information should be collected and the past control results
about the pest?
List several examples of different sites -Urban, suburban, or rural areas
that might have site specific -Dry upland or lowland and wetland areas
requirements. -Popular tourist, scenic areas, or recreational areas
-Wildlife habitat such as critical nesting habitat or
winter feeding grounds
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Why should you monitor your control Monitor control strategies so that adjustments can
strategies? What information should be made when necessary.
be recorded?
Records should include: control measures and start
date for each, rate for any pesticides that were
applied, identification of equipment and crew,
environmental conditions, evaluation of
effectiveness, problems encountered or complaints
reported, any damage claims
List the four categories of control Mechanical - may be mechanical or manual removal,
methods and briefly explain each. cutting, etc.
Biological - work to enhance the effects of natural
enemies of pests
Chemical - use herbicides/pesticides
Cultural - create optimal growing conditions for the
plants you want to preserve or unfavorable
conditions for the pest
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