Illinois Pesticide Applicator Test questions with correct answers

Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act (FIFRA) Correct Answer-Approved in 1947. It provides a framework for pesticide registrations an is the pesticide users assurance that the product, if used correctly will provide some helpful service without endangering the user, other persons, or the environment Economic Injury Level Correct Answer-break- even point at which the cost of pest control equals the revenue loss caused by a pest. Aesthetic Injury Level Correct Answer-number of pests that might cause enough damage to the appearance of a plant to warrant the cost of control Scouting Correct Answer-Regularly monitoring pest populations and plant or crop conditions. Could be the owner, maintenance technician, or grower. What is the Goal of IPM? Correct Answer-To optimize, NOT maximize pest control Pest Correct Answer-any insect, mite, rodent, nematode, fungus, weed, or other organism that is injurious to humans or their structures, or to plants, or animals of interest to humans. 5 Control Methods Correct Answer-Cultural Control, Mechanical Control, Biological Control, Preventative Control, Chemical control Cultural control Correct Answer-improves plant health so that they plants are able to compete better against pests. EX: soil preparation, fertility, proper planting, plant selection, crop rotation, mulching, mowing