PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.

1. Using barriers to prevent pests from getting
into an area is an example of which type of pest
management method?



A. Biological control.
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, B. Mechanical control.



C. Genetic control.



D. Chemical control. ANS >>> B.



2. 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.



D. Regulatory pest control. ANS >>> C.



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, 3. 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.



D. Using several cultural practices and a wide variety
of pesticides works best in biological control. ANS
>>> B.




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



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, A. Exclusion.



B. Trapping.



C. Cultivation.



D. Mulching. ANS >>> A.




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