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MI Right-of-Way Pest Management Questions
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_____ is the use of all available tactics IPM (integrated pest management)
or strategies to manage pests so that
acceptable control can be achieved.
Why must weeds and woody plants For safety, access to facilities, decrease
be managed on rights-of-way? maintenance costs, reliability of service, and for
other benefits like aesthetics, wildlife, and
environmental protection
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 -Urban, suburban, or rural areas
sites 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
Why should you monitor your Monitor control strategies so that adjustments can
control strategies? What information be made when necessary.
should 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
methods and briefly explain each. removal, 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
How does shading work as a cultural Block sunlight from unwanted plants to keep them
control? Where is it often used? from growing; often used in aquatic ecosystems to
control weeds by shading them with black plastic,
adding dye to the water, or other methods of
blocking sunlight
How have public attitudes changed Only certain plant species are considered
about vegetation and its control in undesirable, so others are usually left on the right-
rights-of-way? of-way for other benefits
, Why is it important to protect Because they are declining and they are valuable
wetlands? ecosystems because they protect wildlife, minimize
bank and shoreline erosion, improve water quality,
provide recreational activities, and act as water
storage during flooding
List four stages of weed Seedling - small, vulnerable plantlets
development and briefly describe
each. Vegetative - rapid growth producing stems, roots,
and foliage, uptake of water and nutrients is rapid
Seed production - energy directed toward
production of seed, uptake of water and nutrient is
slow and directed towards flower, fruit, and seed
structure
Maturity - little or no energy production or
movement of water and nutrients
List the three plant types and briefly Annuals - grow from seed, mature, and produce
describe each. seed in one year or less
Biennials - plants with two-year life cycle
Perennials - plants that live more than two years
and may live indefinitely
Monocot vs. dicot plant Monocot - only have one leaf
Dicot - have two leaves when they emerge from
the seed
True or false: Grasses may be annual True
or perennial.
MI Right-of-Way Pest Management Questions
and Answers Already Passed 2026
Save
Terms in this set (123)
_____ is the use of all available tactics IPM (integrated pest management)
or strategies to manage pests so that
acceptable control can be achieved.
Why must weeds and woody plants For safety, access to facilities, decrease
be managed on rights-of-way? maintenance costs, reliability of service, and for
other benefits like aesthetics, wildlife, and
environmental protection
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 -Urban, suburban, or rural areas
sites 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
Why should you monitor your Monitor control strategies so that adjustments can
control strategies? What information be made when necessary.
should 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
methods and briefly explain each. removal, 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
How does shading work as a cultural Block sunlight from unwanted plants to keep them
control? Where is it often used? from growing; often used in aquatic ecosystems to
control weeds by shading them with black plastic,
adding dye to the water, or other methods of
blocking sunlight
How have public attitudes changed Only certain plant species are considered
about vegetation and its control in undesirable, so others are usually left on the right-
rights-of-way? of-way for other benefits
, Why is it important to protect Because they are declining and they are valuable
wetlands? ecosystems because they protect wildlife, minimize
bank and shoreline erosion, improve water quality,
provide recreational activities, and act as water
storage during flooding
List four stages of weed Seedling - small, vulnerable plantlets
development and briefly describe
each. Vegetative - rapid growth producing stems, roots,
and foliage, uptake of water and nutrients is rapid
Seed production - energy directed toward
production of seed, uptake of water and nutrient is
slow and directed towards flower, fruit, and seed
structure
Maturity - little or no energy production or
movement of water and nutrients
List the three plant types and briefly Annuals - grow from seed, mature, and produce
describe each. seed in one year or less
Biennials - plants with two-year life cycle
Perennials - plants that live more than two years
and may live indefinitely
Monocot vs. dicot plant Monocot - only have one leaf
Dicot - have two leaves when they emerge from
the seed
True or false: Grasses may be annual True
or perennial.
