National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual Study Guide/ Questions with Complete Solutions

National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual Study Guide/ Questions with Complete Solutions Combine the use of several compatible methods into an ____ program, and target the pest at the most susceptible stage for control. Integrated pest management program (IPM) What are the pest management methods? Natural Control Mechanical control Cultural Control Physical/ environmental modification Host resistance or genetic control Chemical control Regulatory Methods What are measures that check or destroy pests without depending on humans for their continuance or success? Natural Controls What includes biological, mechanical, cultural, physical, genetic, chemical, and regulatory methods? Applied Controls What type of control modifies the environment to enhance natural enemies? Biological Control What type of control is to alter the environment, the condition of the host plant or site, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation. Cultural Control What are 2 examples of Cultural Control Cultural Practices and Sanitation Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method? 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? Physical/ environmental modification Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method? Exclusion What pest management method is used when pests that occur in enclosed areas may sometimes be suppressed by altering physcial and environmental conditions such as water, air movement, temperature, light, and humdity? Physical/ Environmental Modification What Pest Management method is used when sometimes plants and animals can be bred or selected to resist specific pest problems? Host Resistance or Genetic Control Airport and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies, what type of pest management method is this? Regulatory Pest Control What Pest Management method uses pesticides that are either naturally derived or synthesized? Chemical Control Effectiveness, the speed and ease of controlling pests and in many instances, their reasonable cost are major benefits of using what? Pesticides _____ is defined as any material that is applied to plants, the soil, water, harvested crops, structures, clothing and furnishings, or animals to kill, attract, repel, or regulate or interrupt the growth and mating of pests, or to regulate plant growth. Pesticide How are pesticides commonly grouped? To the type of pest they control What type of pesticide is used to control birds? Avicides What type of pesticide is used to control bacteria Bactericides What type of pesticide control Microorganisms? Disinfectants What type of Pesticide control fungi? Fungicides What type of Pesticide control weeds and other undesirable plants? Herbicides What type of Pesticide control insects