National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual Questions and Correct Answers

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National Pesticide Applicator Certification
Core Manual Questions and Correct Answers

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




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D. Chemical control Ans: 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?




A. Biological




B. Mechanical




C. Physical/environmental modification




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D. Regulatory pest control Ans: 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




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




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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


Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an
example of which type of mechanical control method?




A. Exclusion




B. Trapping




C. Cultivation


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