MN Pesticide Applicator Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which
type of pest management method?
a.) biological
b.) mechanical
c.) genetic - Correct answer-B
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an
example of which type of pest management method?
a.) Biological
b.) Genetic
c.) Regulatory - Correct answer-B
Which statement about biological control methods is true?
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,a.) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in
biological control.
b.) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies.
c.) using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in
biological control. - Correct answer-A
Sealing cracks and crevices in buildings is an example of which type of pest
management method.
a.) physical
b.) genetic
c.) biological - Correct answer-A
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a.) they reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
b.) they are naturally derived and or synthesized chemicals.
c.) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. -
Correct answer-A
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, Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports is an example of which type of pest
management method?
a.) regulatory
b.) genetic
c.) biological - Correct answer-A
Which statement about IPM is true?
a.) the goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
b.) eradication is never the goal of IPM?
c.) Non-chemical methods are short term solutions. - Correct answer-A
Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
a.) planting weed and disease free seed
b.) releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest pop.
c.) removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area. - Correct answer-A
Which statement about action thresholds is true?
a.) IPM technician needs to implement control below action threshold.
b.) the action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest pop. density.
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Questions and Answers
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which
type of pest management method?
a.) biological
b.) mechanical
c.) genetic - Correct answer-B
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an
example of which type of pest management method?
a.) Biological
b.) Genetic
c.) Regulatory - Correct answer-B
Which statement about biological control methods is true?
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,a.) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in
biological control.
b.) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies.
c.) using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in
biological control. - Correct answer-A
Sealing cracks and crevices in buildings is an example of which type of pest
management method.
a.) physical
b.) genetic
c.) biological - Correct answer-A
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a.) they reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
b.) they are naturally derived and or synthesized chemicals.
c.) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. -
Correct answer-A
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, Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports is an example of which type of pest
management method?
a.) regulatory
b.) genetic
c.) biological - Correct answer-A
Which statement about IPM is true?
a.) the goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
b.) eradication is never the goal of IPM?
c.) Non-chemical methods are short term solutions. - Correct answer-A
Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
a.) planting weed and disease free seed
b.) releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest pop.
c.) removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area. - Correct answer-A
Which statement about action thresholds is true?
a.) IPM technician needs to implement control below action threshold.
b.) the action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest pop. density.
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