National Pesticide Applicator
Certification Core Manual exam
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a+
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example
of which type of pest management method?
A. Biological control
B. Mechanical control
C. Genetic control
D. Chemical control - Answer B. Mechanical control
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?
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Certification Core Manual exam
questions and answers graded
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A. Biological
B. Mechanical
C. Physical/environmental modification
D. Regulatory pest control - Answer C. Physical/environmental
modification
Which statement is "true" about biological control methods?
A. If pesticides are part of a biological control program to control an
exotic pest, it is better to apply them at the strongest label rate and to
choose the more toxic pesticides
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Certification Core Manual exam
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B. Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a
recommended practice in biological control
C. Biological control involves the importation of exotic pests to control
natural enemies
D. Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides
works best in biological control - Answer B. Modifying the environment
to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological
control
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an
example of which type of mechanical control method?
A. Exclusion
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Certification Core Manual exam
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B. Trapping
C. Cultivation
D. Mulching - Answer A. Exclusion
Which statement is "true" about cultural control practices?
A. Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or
the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation
B. Trapping is an important cultural control practice
C. Sanitation is not considered a cultural practice
Certification Core Manual exam
questions and answers graded
a+
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example
of which type of pest management method?
A. Biological control
B. Mechanical control
C. Genetic control
D. Chemical control - Answer B. Mechanical control
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?
,National Pesticide Applicator
Certification Core Manual exam
questions and answers graded
a+
A. Biological
B. Mechanical
C. Physical/environmental modification
D. Regulatory pest control - Answer C. Physical/environmental
modification
Which statement is "true" about biological control methods?
A. If pesticides are part of a biological control program to control an
exotic pest, it is better to apply them at the strongest label rate and to
choose the more toxic pesticides
,National Pesticide Applicator
Certification Core Manual exam
questions and answers graded
a+
B. Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a
recommended practice in biological control
C. Biological control involves the importation of exotic pests to control
natural enemies
D. Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides
works best in biological control - Answer B. Modifying the environment
to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological
control
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an
example of which type of mechanical control method?
A. Exclusion
, National Pesticide Applicator
Certification Core Manual exam
questions and answers graded
a+
B. Trapping
C. Cultivation
D. Mulching - Answer A. Exclusion
Which statement is "true" about cultural control practices?
A. Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or
the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation
B. Trapping is an important cultural control practice
C. Sanitation is not considered a cultural practice
