National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual - 2nd Edition Test Questions And Correct Answers.

Define "pest" - Answer An undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances State the four main groups of pests and give an example of each - Answer Weeds (Undesirable plants) Invertebrates(Insects, mites, ticks, spiders, snails, slugs) Pathogens (Bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes) Vertebrates (Birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mammals) Discuss the importance of pest identification in pest control - Answer 1. Identifying a pest allows the applicator to know the pest's life cycle, behavior, characteristic damage, factors that favor its development, susceptible life stages, and control methods. 2. Misidentification and lack of accurate information can cause pest control failure. Define "integrated pest management (IPM) - Answer A pest management strategy that utilizes a wide range of pest control methods or tactics. The goal of this strategy is to prevent pests from reaching economically or aesthetically damaging levels with the least risk to the environment. List five benefits of using Integrated pest management (IPM) - Answer 1. IPM helps to keep a balanced ecosystem 2. Pesticides can be ineffective (IPM is more effective than using only pesticides) 3. IPM can save money 4. IPM promotes a healthy environment 5. IPM maintains a good public image List Components of IPM - Answer IMDIR