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bioaccumulation - Correct Answer ability to accumulate chemical residuals in the fatty
tissues of animals
biomagnification - Correct Answer process whereby some organisms accumulate
chemical residues in higher concentrations than those found in the organisms they
consume
pathogens - Correct Answer disease-causing organisms
4 main pest groups - Correct Answer weeds
invertebrates (insects, mites, ticks. spiders, snails)
disease agents or pathogens (viruses, fungi, etc)
vertebrates (birds, fish, rodents, other mammals)
integrated pest management (IPM) - Correct Answer combined use of several
compatible management methods to prevent pests from reaching economically or
aesthetically damaging levels with the least risk to the environment
natural controls - Correct Answer measures that check or destroy pests without
depending on humans for their continuance or success
ex. of natural controls - Correct Answer wind, temperature, sunshine, rain, naturally
occurring predators, parasites, and pathogens
applied controls - Correct Answer pest control initiated through human intervention
ex. of applied controls - Correct Answer biological, mechanical. cultural,
physical/environmental modification, genetic, chemical, regulatory methods
biological control - Correct Answer introduction of a pest's suitable natural enemies
mechanical control - Correct Answer use of devices, machines, and other physical
methods to control pests or alter their environment
ex. of mechanical control - Correct Answer traps, screens, barriers, fences, nets
cultivation - Correct Answer controlling weeds & soil-inhabiting pests by physically
destroying weed growth and disrupting soil conditions suitable for survival of pests
exclusion - Correct Answer mechanical control technique that consists of barriers to
prevent pests from getting into an area