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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management
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method? - ANSWER-Mechanical
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Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feedings is an example of which type of
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pest management method? - ANSWER-Genetic
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Which statement about biological control is true? - ANSWER-Modifying the environment to enhance
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natural enemies is recommended in biological control.
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Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of pest
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management method? - ANSWER-Physical
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,Which statements is true about cultural control practices? - ANSWER-They reduce pest establishments,
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reproduction, and survival.
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Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread
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damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method? - ANSWER-
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Regulatory
Which statement about peat management strategies in IPM is true? - ANSWER-The goal is to prevent pests
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from reaching damaging levels.
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Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? - ANSWER-Planting weed- and
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disease-free seed on an athletic field.
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Which statement about threshold is true? - ANSWER-The action threshold for a peat may be set at zero
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peat population density.
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Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistant? - ANSWER-Continual use of pesticide that has
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little or no residual effect.
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Which statement about FIFRA is false? - ANSWER-It prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating
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pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations.
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Under federal law, which statement is about trained and certified applicators is true? - ANSWER-They may
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apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.
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What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration process? - ANSWER-To provide
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evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or environment.
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Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true? - ANSWER-Approved pesticide labels have the
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force of law.
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, Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerance? - ANSWER-The toxicity of
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the pesticide and its breakdown products.
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Under federal law, which of the following actions is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? -
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ANSWER-Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling.
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Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? - ANSWER-Worker
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Protection Standard
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Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to humans and the
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environment? - ANSWER-Minimum risk
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The active ingredient in Tempo20WP is listed as B-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenotype-phenyl)methyl
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3-(2,2-dichloroetjenyl)-2,2 dimethycyclopropanecarboxylate. What did the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? -
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ANSWER-The common name.
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Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true? - ANSWER-Various manufacturers
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use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient.
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What is the purpose of the signal word? - ANSWER-Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to
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humans and animals.
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The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by skin contact- rapidly absorbed through the skin,"
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on a label would most likely carry which signal word? - ANSWER-Danger
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"Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a: - ANSWER-Specific action statement.
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Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under: - ANSWER-Directions for use.
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