General Standards Test Questions With Correct Solutions, Latest Updated 2024/2025 (GRADED A+)

What is the goal of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? correct answers to optimize, not maximize pest control. What is the key to successful IPM? correct answers Scouting What is NOT the goal of IPM? correct answers Elimination of all pests What is ECONOMIC THRESHOLD? correct answers the amount of pests or damage at which control should be used to prevent reaching economic injury level What is ECONOMIC INJURY LEVEL? correct answers is the breakeven point at which cost of pest control is equal to revenue lost caused by pest what is an example of CULTURAL CONTROL? correct answers to have dense, vigorous stand of turf grass that has been properly fertilized and mowed and is the best defense against weeds What type of pest does BTI control? correct answers caterpillar pests What are the four reasons pesticides may fail to control a pest? correct answers Applying the wrong pesticide Applying the pesticide when pest is not at susceptible stage Failing to apply the pesticide to where pest is located Applying pesticide to a resistant pest population What are some beneficial pests? correct answers dragonflies, praying mantis, lacewings, lady beetles, and pararasitic wasps General Standards Test Questions With Correct Solutions | Latest Updated 2024/2025 (GRADED A+) Noninfectious diseases correct answers are generally the result of unfavorable conditions such as temp or moisture extremes. They CANNOT spread from one plant to another, and cannot be controlled by pesticides Who are not protected under federal law? correct answers starlings, feral (wild) pigeons, and house sparrows What are the four elements necessary for the development of Infectious Plant Diseases? correct answers Susceptible host Plant pathogen Favorable Environment Time When are plants easiest to control? correct answers As seedlings Disiccant target pests correct answers are plants to be dehydrated Active Ingediant correct answers is the part of the formulation that is effective against the target pest Brand B 4EC correct answers means the product is an emulsifiable concentrate product that contains 4 lbs of active ingrediant per gallon Microencapsulated (ME) insecticides correct answers use special caution near beehives. Honeybees may carry along with pollen back to hive, where the released pesticide may poison entire beehive Tank Mix Order correct answers **1/2 carrier + agitation** Wettable powders, DryFlowables, Water Dispersable Granules Emulsifiable concentrates Solutions, solution powder Penetrant and surfactants finally balance of carrier Fumigant correct answers may start out as solid/liquid but turn to vapor/gas when applied Penetrant correct answers are used specifically to increase spray concentration into the leaf Drift reduction additives correct answers are added to increase droplet size and reduce drift Surfactants (also called spreaders or wetting agents) correct answers are "surface-active agents" that decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface rather than forming droplets Calendar spraying or overuse of broad spectrum correct answers may also kill natural predators and parasites of that pest Systemic or translocated pesticides correct answers move within the plant or animal from the site of uptake to other parts of the plant or animal The label correct answers is a legal document, if you do not follow you could be subject to civil or criminal penalties Every pesticide correct answers is assigned a use classification by the USEPA, also classified as general or restricted use The signal word (DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION) correct answers in large letters will appear along with KEEP OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN on each pesticide label DANGER/POSION correct answers high toxicity WARNING correct answers moderate toxicity CAUTION correct answers low/slight toxicity Restricted use pesticide correct answers can only be used by and sold to a certified applicator or anyone under their direct supervision Hazard correct answers = Toxicity + Exposure Hazard correct answers is the chance of harm to a person Toxicity correct answers is the ability of a pesticide to cause injury or dealth LD50 number correct answers the lower the LD50 number, the higher the toxicity Nearly all pesticide dealths correct answers are due to eating or drinking of pesticides Dermal (skin) poisioning correct answers varies greatly, depending on the amount of skin contaminated, what part of the body is contaminated, and how long the pesticide remains on the skin Scrotal Area correct answers has the highest absorption rate on the human body If pesticide is spilled in eyes correct answers flush with water for at least 15-20 mins When using a pesticide, regardless of the toxicity correct answers wear at least a hard hat, a long sleeved shirt, long trousers or a coverall garment and socks and shoes. For almost all pesticide chemicals gloves should also be worn. When handling pesticide concentrates during mixing and loading or when using moderately toxic materials correct answers wear chemical-resistant boots, gloves, and apron, as well as googles Cleaning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correct answers clean immediatley after use with soap and warm or hot water follow with at least 2 cold wash rinses. Do not store contaminated clothing with family laundry. Starch clothing for added protection Proper papers and placards correct answers are necessary when transporting 1000+ lbs of pesticide. Transport in an open vehicle so that fumes and spills will not contact driver or passengers The use of a mixing pad correct answers is used to collect any spills and helps guard against pesticide contaminating the soil or ground water. Do not mix or load in the same place, so as to avoid contamination If a nozzle clogs or other problems occur in the field correct answers shut off sprayer and move to an unsprayed area to correct the problem. Clean and unclog nozzles with a soft-bristled brush. Do not use a metal object such as a piece of wire. Never try to unclog a nozzle by blowing through it with your mouth. Make sure there is a gap between hose and tank to avoid backsiphoning The best place to fill, rinse, drain, and clean pesticides correct answers is on a wash pad with a well designed sump to catch and contain contaminated wash water and pesticide