Aquatic Pesticide Test & SOLUTIONS

Aquatic Pesticide Test & SOLUTIONS Name users and their associated uses of water resources in VA - ANS 1. Public utilities: provide drinking water 2. Campgrounds, parks, etc: recreation 3. Owners of waterfront property manage their water: protect their investment 4. Industry depends on cooling and fire ponds for safety 5. Irrigation districts provide water for crops and livestock 6. Real estate developers, streams, and lakes provide aesthetic appeal 7 Fish farmers use aquatic systems for the commercial production of fish What necessary and beneficial roles do aquatic plants play in their native systems? - ANS Serve as food, habitat, and shelter for other aquatic organisms. Stabilize the substrate, filter storm and runoff water When do aquatic plants become a problem? - ANS In large numbers, aquatic plants can hamper fishing, swimming, and boating. Plant masses can also adversely affect the chemistry of underlying waters, degrading fisheries and killing food supplies for fish Name the six weed control option that this manual will discuss - ANS Prevention and cultural, manual, biological, mechanical, and chemical control Which of the six control methods should often be your first line of attack - ANS Prevention Name several things you must consider when making weed management decisions - ANS 1. Type of plant 2. The use of the water 3. Physical constraints 4. Water quality 5. The impact your control tactic will have on fish and wildlife List four aquatic pests not addressed in this manual: Explain why they are not covered: - ANS 1. Mollusks: Catagory 5B Marine antifoulant paints 2. Mosquitos and black flies: Catagory 8 public health and pest control 3. Nusiance reptiles, amphibians, and leeches: no chemicals currently used 4. Nuisance mammals and birds: Catagory 7D Vertebrate pest control Why is it important that aquatic weed managers learn good communication skills - ANS Weed managers are often the most visible members of an aquatic resources team. They are often seen and remembered by the public. Weed managers may need to respond to an on-the-scene reporter or inform residents about what technique or chemical is being applied and why. Well prepared weed managers are critical in a public relations program.