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 (host)
available. the term is used when referring to a biological control agent such as
insect that can survive only on the target pest that it is intended to suppress
,Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
a pest management strategy that uses a combination 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 of the control of aquatic plants in which control techniques are utilized in a
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 for aquatic plants if no other factors are
limiting.
non-native plants
a plant species introduced to Florida, purposely 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 waters 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.
Pest Control Exam
Questions Verified
and Provided with
A+ Graded
Answers| Latest
Updated 2026
,Host specific
Refers to an organism that will only survive when it has a specific food source (host)
available. the term is used when referring to a biological control agent such as
insect that can survive only on the target pest that it is intended to suppress
,Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
a pest management strategy that uses a combination 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 of the control of aquatic plants in which control techniques are utilized in a
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 for aquatic plants if no other factors are
limiting.
non-native plants
a plant species introduced to Florida, purposely 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 waters 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.
