Florida Aquatic Pest Control Exam Newest 2026
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What happened in 1899? CORRECT ANSWER-River and harbor act of 1899
authorized construction and operation of vessels and log booms for the removal
and containment of waterhyacinths in the waters of Florida and Louisiana
What happened in 1902? CORRECT ANSWER-Congress authorized the
extermination and removal of waterhyacinths by any mechanical, chemical or
other means
What happened in 1905? CORRECT ANSWER-Congress prohibited the use of
any chemical that was injurious to cattle or man
What happened in 1947? CORRECT ANSWER-2,4-D successfully used to control
waterhyacinth
What happened in 1952? CORRECT ANSWER-FG & FWFC used public funds for
limited waterhyacinth management with 2,4-D
,What happened in 1958? CORRECT ANSWER-Federally funded 5- year project
for the control and progressive eradication of waterhyacinths, alligatorweed and
other noxious aquatic plants initiated
What happened in 1959? CORRECT ANSWER-Hydrilla discovered in Florida
What happened in 1960? CORRECT ANSWER-FG & FWFC entered inot cost-
sharing contract with the Army Corps of Engineers
What happened in 1965? CORRECT ANSWER-Nationwide continuing project
initiated with funding not to exceed $5.0 million annually, alligatorweed flea
beetles released
What happened in 1969? CORRECT ANSWER-Aquatic plant trust fund
established
What happened in 1970? CORRECT ANSWER-DNR designated as lead agency in
aquatic plant conrol under Florida Weed Control Act of 1970
What happened in 1972-1977? CORRECT ANSWER-Waterhyacinth weevils and
waterhyacinth moth released
, What happened in 1974? CORRECT ANSWER-Maintenance control is defined
What happened in 1979? CORRECT ANSWER-American Assembly Conference
on the Management and Control of Aquatic Weeds in Florida held in Florida
What happened in 1980? CORRECT ANSWER-Aquatic plant control activities
turned over to local government and the five water management districts; DNR
given permitting authority for all these activities , except the use of herbivorous
fish
What happened in 2008? CORRECT ANSWER-Authority to direct and operate
Florida's invasive plant managment, Responsibilities to regulate importation and
transportation of aquatic plants moved to DACS
Host Specific CORRECT ANSWER-An organism that will only survive when it has
a specific food source ( the host) available. The term is used when referring to a
biological control agen such as an insect that can survive only on the target pest
that it is intended to suppress
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
What happened in 1899? CORRECT ANSWER-River and harbor act of 1899
authorized construction and operation of vessels and log booms for the removal
and containment of waterhyacinths in the waters of Florida and Louisiana
What happened in 1902? CORRECT ANSWER-Congress authorized the
extermination and removal of waterhyacinths by any mechanical, chemical or
other means
What happened in 1905? CORRECT ANSWER-Congress prohibited the use of
any chemical that was injurious to cattle or man
What happened in 1947? CORRECT ANSWER-2,4-D successfully used to control
waterhyacinth
What happened in 1952? CORRECT ANSWER-FG & FWFC used public funds for
limited waterhyacinth management with 2,4-D
,What happened in 1958? CORRECT ANSWER-Federally funded 5- year project
for the control and progressive eradication of waterhyacinths, alligatorweed and
other noxious aquatic plants initiated
What happened in 1959? CORRECT ANSWER-Hydrilla discovered in Florida
What happened in 1960? CORRECT ANSWER-FG & FWFC entered inot cost-
sharing contract with the Army Corps of Engineers
What happened in 1965? CORRECT ANSWER-Nationwide continuing project
initiated with funding not to exceed $5.0 million annually, alligatorweed flea
beetles released
What happened in 1969? CORRECT ANSWER-Aquatic plant trust fund
established
What happened in 1970? CORRECT ANSWER-DNR designated as lead agency in
aquatic plant conrol under Florida Weed Control Act of 1970
What happened in 1972-1977? CORRECT ANSWER-Waterhyacinth weevils and
waterhyacinth moth released
, What happened in 1974? CORRECT ANSWER-Maintenance control is defined
What happened in 1979? CORRECT ANSWER-American Assembly Conference
on the Management and Control of Aquatic Weeds in Florida held in Florida
What happened in 1980? CORRECT ANSWER-Aquatic plant control activities
turned over to local government and the five water management districts; DNR
given permitting authority for all these activities , except the use of herbivorous
fish
What happened in 2008? CORRECT ANSWER-Authority to direct and operate
Florida's invasive plant managment, Responsibilities to regulate importation and
transportation of aquatic plants moved to DACS
Host Specific CORRECT ANSWER-An organism that will only survive when it has
a specific food source ( the host) available. The term is used when referring to a
biological control agen such as an insect that can survive only on the target pest
that it is intended to suppress
