Florida Aquatic
Pest Control Exam
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,Host specific
Refers to an organism that will only survive when it has a specific food source (the
host) available. The term is used when referring to a biological control agent such
as an insect that can survive only on the target pest (e.g. weed) that it is
intended to suppress.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
A pest management strategy that uses various combinations of pest control methods in a
compatible manner to achieve satisfactory control and ensure favorable economic and
environmental consequences.
Maintenance control (of aquatic weeds)
A method for the control of aquatic plants in which control techniques are utilized in
coordinated manner on a continuous basis in order to maintain the plant population at the
lowest feasible level.
Management goal
As applied to aquatic plant management, the amount and/or types of plants that will be
controlled or allowed to grow to best satisfy all water uses. This is often formally
agreed upon by representatives of all water use interests.
,Multi-use water body
A water body that is used for more than one purpose such as fishing, waterskiing,
waterfowl hunting, and domestic water supply.
Native plant
A plant species whose natural range includes Florida.
Nitrogen
A naturally occurring element in soils that is required in large amounts for plant
growth and will stimulate the growth of aquatic plants if no other factors are
limiting.
Nonnative plant
A plant species introduced to Florida, purposefully or accidentally, from a natural range
outside of Florida
Phosphorus
A naturally occurring element in soils that is required in small amounts for plant
growth and will stimulate the growth of aquatic plants (especially algae and floating
plants) if no other factors are limiting.
Plant nutrients
Elements, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, that are required for plant growth
Productive water bodies
Those water bodies that support large amounts of plant growth as well as abundant
aquatic organisms because they are high in nutrients, especially phosphorus and
nitrogen.
, 2,4-D
Introduced in 1946, the first synthetic herbicide used. It was extremely effective and
economical to use and was not toxic to fish, cattle, or humans.
River and Harbor Act of 1899
Federal legislation that authorized construction and operation of vessels and log
booms for the removal and containment of water hyacinth in navigable waters of
Florida and Louisiana
Florida Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Agency designated, in 1970, as Florida's lead agency in aquatic plant control;
responsibilities later transferred to FWC
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Florida's lead agency for fish and wildlife management, formerly Florida Game and
Freshwater Fish Commission
United State Army Corps of Engineers (COE or USACE)
The engineering branch of the United States Army
Pest Control Exam
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Answers| Latest
Updated 2026
,Host specific
Refers to an organism that will only survive when it has a specific food source (the
host) available. The term is used when referring to a biological control agent such
as an insect that can survive only on the target pest (e.g. weed) that it is
intended to suppress.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
A pest management strategy that uses various combinations of pest control methods in a
compatible manner to achieve satisfactory control and ensure favorable economic and
environmental consequences.
Maintenance control (of aquatic weeds)
A method for the control of aquatic plants in which control techniques are utilized in
coordinated manner on a continuous basis in order to maintain the plant population at the
lowest feasible level.
Management goal
As applied to aquatic plant management, the amount and/or types of plants that will be
controlled or allowed to grow to best satisfy all water uses. This is often formally
agreed upon by representatives of all water use interests.
,Multi-use water body
A water body that is used for more than one purpose such as fishing, waterskiing,
waterfowl hunting, and domestic water supply.
Native plant
A plant species whose natural range includes Florida.
Nitrogen
A naturally occurring element in soils that is required in large amounts for plant
growth and will stimulate the growth of aquatic plants if no other factors are
limiting.
Nonnative plant
A plant species introduced to Florida, purposefully or accidentally, from a natural range
outside of Florida
Phosphorus
A naturally occurring element in soils that is required in small amounts for plant
growth and will stimulate the growth of aquatic plants (especially algae and floating
plants) if no other factors are limiting.
Plant nutrients
Elements, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, that are required for plant growth
Productive water bodies
Those water bodies that support large amounts of plant growth as well as abundant
aquatic organisms because they are high in nutrients, especially phosphorus and
nitrogen.
, 2,4-D
Introduced in 1946, the first synthetic herbicide used. It was extremely effective and
economical to use and was not toxic to fish, cattle, or humans.
River and Harbor Act of 1899
Federal legislation that authorized construction and operation of vessels and log
booms for the removal and containment of water hyacinth in navigable waters of
Florida and Louisiana
Florida Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Agency designated, in 1970, as Florida's lead agency in aquatic plant control;
responsibilities later transferred to FWC
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Florida's lead agency for fish and wildlife management, formerly Florida Game and
Freshwater Fish Commission
United State Army Corps of Engineers (COE or USACE)
The engineering branch of the United States Army
