1. 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
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, C. Genetic control
D. Chemical control ANS >>> B. Mechanical control
2. 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?
A. Biological
B. Mechanical
C. Physical/environmental modification
D. Regulatory pest control ANS >>> C. Physical/environmental modification
3. 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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, 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 ANS >>> B. Modifying the environment to enhance natural
enemies is a recommended practice in biological control
4. 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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, B. Trapping
C. Cultivation
D. Mulching ANS >>> A. Exclusion
5. 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
D. Cultural controls involve the release of parasites and predators found in
foreign countries ANS >>> A. Cultural practices alter the environment, the
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which type of pest management method?
A. Biological control
B. Mechanical control
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, C. Genetic control
D. Chemical control ANS >>> B. Mechanical control
2. 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?
A. Biological
B. Mechanical
C. Physical/environmental modification
D. Regulatory pest control ANS >>> C. Physical/environmental modification
3. 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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, 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 ANS >>> B. Modifying the environment to enhance natural
enemies is a recommended practice in biological control
4. 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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, B. Trapping
C. Cultivation
D. Mulching ANS >>> A. Exclusion
5. 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
D. Cultural controls involve the release of parasites and predators found in
foreign countries ANS >>> A. Cultural practices alter the environment, the
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