Pesticide Applicator Exam with Verified Solutions 2024

Pesticide Applicator Exam with Verified Solutions 2024 Pest An undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances Pathogens Disease causing organisms Four Main Groups of Pest Organisms 1. Weeds 2. Invertebrates 3. Pathogens 4. Vertebrates Weed Undesirable plant Invertebrate Examples Insects, mites, ticks, spiders, snails, slugs Pathogen Examples Bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes, mycoplasmas, and other microorganisms Vertebrate Examples Birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, rodents, and other mammals Importance of Pest Identification Applicators can learn about its life cycle, behavior, characteristic damage, factors that favor its development, susceptible life stages, and known control methods. Could cause pest control success or failure. 6 Pest Management Methods 1. Biological 2. Chemical 3. Cultural