Iowa commercial applicator license sample test (core)

Which statement is true about cultural control practices? 1. Trapping is an important cultural control practice. 2. Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation. 3. Sanitation is not considered a cultural practice. 4. Cultural controls involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. - Answer- • Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation. Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method? • Mechanical. • Biological. • Physical/environmental modification. • Regulatory pest control - Answer- Physical/environmental modification. Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method? • Genetic control. • Biological control • Chemical control. • Mechanical control. - Answer- Mechanical control. Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method? • Cultivation. • Exclusion. • Trapping. • Mulching. - Answer- Exclusion. Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? • Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect. • Limiting the number of pesticide applications. • An i