Right of Way Pest Management UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
ch. 1 Integrated Pest Management - CORRECT ANSWER - The use of all available
tactics or strategies to manage pests so that acceptable control can be achieved.
ch. 1 Why must weeds and woody plants be managed on right a ways - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safety, access to facilities, decrease maintenance costs, reliability, aesthetics,
wildlife, environmental protection.
ch.1 The first component of an effective pest management program is pest identification. (T or F)
- CORRECT ANSWER - True
ch.1 When identifying the pest what other info should be collected about the pest? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pest life cycles, physiology, reproductive potential, past control results.
ch.1 List several examples of different sites that might have site specific requirements -
CORRECT ANSWER - -Urban, suburban, or rural areas
- dry upland or lowland and wet land areas
- Popular tourist, scenic areas, or recreational areas
- Wildlife habitat such as critical nesting habitat or winter feeding grounds.
ch.1 Why should you monitor your control strategies? What information should be recorded? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a. to prevent ineffective, costly, or environmentally adverse
treatments.
b. - control measures and starting date for each
- rate for any pesticides that were applied
- Identification of equipment and crew
- environmental conditions
- evaluation of effectiveness
,- problem encountered or complaints reported
- any damage claims
ch.1 List four categories of control methods and explain each - CORRECT ANSWER - a.
biological controls: focus on enhancing the effects of natural enemies of pests.
b. cultural control: create optimal growing conditions for preserving the plants or unfavorable
conditions for the pests
c. mechanical control: Heavy Equipment (mowers)
d. chemical controls: Pesticides
ch.1 How does shading work as a control? Where is it used? - CORRECT ANSWER - a.
prevents plants from receiving sunlight
b. aquatic areas
ch.1 How have public attitudes changed about vegetation and its control in rights of way? -
CORRECT ANSWER - They have taken a more of a selective approach
ch.1 Why is it important to protect wetlands - CORRECT ANSWER - They are valuable
resources ecologically recreational, and aesthetically.
ch.2 1. List the four stages of weed development and briefly describe each. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. seedling: small plants
2. Vegetative: rapid growth producing stems, roots, and foliage/ uptake is rapid
3. seed production: energy directed toward seed production. Nutrients are directed to flowers,
fruits, etc.
4. Maturity: Little or no energy production
ch.2 2. List the three plant types and briefly describe them. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Annuals: grow and produce seed in one year or less
2. Biennials: 2 year life cycle
, 3. Perennials: More than 2 years or indefinitely
ch.2 3. What is the difference between a mono cot and dicot - CORRECT ANSWER -
Mono cot: One leaf (Grass)
Dicot: 2 Leaves (Broad leaf seedlings
ch.2 4. Grasses may be annual or perennial (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
ch.2 5 How does sedge differ from a grass? - CORRECT ANSWER - Triangular stems
and 3 rows of leaves
ch.2 6 All actively growing broad leaf plants have ________________ at the end of each stem
and each leaf axial. - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposed growing points
ch.2 7 Tree are annual plants (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER - False
ch.2 8 How do ferns reproduce? - CORRECT ANSWER - Spores and creeping rhizomes
ch.2 9 __________ Plants live on and get their food from host plants. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Parasitic
ch.2 10 What are the classifications of aquatic plants? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Emergent - Cattails
2. Floating - Water lilies
3. Submergent - Grow below the water
4. Algae - No stems, leaves, or vascular systems
ch.2 11 Do you need a permit from the department of natural resources to control aquatic plants?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Yes
Questions and CORRECT Answers
ch. 1 Integrated Pest Management - CORRECT ANSWER - The use of all available
tactics or strategies to manage pests so that acceptable control can be achieved.
ch. 1 Why must weeds and woody plants be managed on right a ways - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safety, access to facilities, decrease maintenance costs, reliability, aesthetics,
wildlife, environmental protection.
ch.1 The first component of an effective pest management program is pest identification. (T or F)
- CORRECT ANSWER - True
ch.1 When identifying the pest what other info should be collected about the pest? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pest life cycles, physiology, reproductive potential, past control results.
ch.1 List several examples of different sites that might have site specific requirements -
CORRECT ANSWER - -Urban, suburban, or rural areas
- dry upland or lowland and wet land areas
- Popular tourist, scenic areas, or recreational areas
- Wildlife habitat such as critical nesting habitat or winter feeding grounds.
ch.1 Why should you monitor your control strategies? What information should be recorded? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a. to prevent ineffective, costly, or environmentally adverse
treatments.
b. - control measures and starting date for each
- rate for any pesticides that were applied
- Identification of equipment and crew
- environmental conditions
- evaluation of effectiveness
,- problem encountered or complaints reported
- any damage claims
ch.1 List four categories of control methods and explain each - CORRECT ANSWER - a.
biological controls: focus on enhancing the effects of natural enemies of pests.
b. cultural control: create optimal growing conditions for preserving the plants or unfavorable
conditions for the pests
c. mechanical control: Heavy Equipment (mowers)
d. chemical controls: Pesticides
ch.1 How does shading work as a control? Where is it used? - CORRECT ANSWER - a.
prevents plants from receiving sunlight
b. aquatic areas
ch.1 How have public attitudes changed about vegetation and its control in rights of way? -
CORRECT ANSWER - They have taken a more of a selective approach
ch.1 Why is it important to protect wetlands - CORRECT ANSWER - They are valuable
resources ecologically recreational, and aesthetically.
ch.2 1. List the four stages of weed development and briefly describe each. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. seedling: small plants
2. Vegetative: rapid growth producing stems, roots, and foliage/ uptake is rapid
3. seed production: energy directed toward seed production. Nutrients are directed to flowers,
fruits, etc.
4. Maturity: Little or no energy production
ch.2 2. List the three plant types and briefly describe them. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Annuals: grow and produce seed in one year or less
2. Biennials: 2 year life cycle
, 3. Perennials: More than 2 years or indefinitely
ch.2 3. What is the difference between a mono cot and dicot - CORRECT ANSWER -
Mono cot: One leaf (Grass)
Dicot: 2 Leaves (Broad leaf seedlings
ch.2 4. Grasses may be annual or perennial (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
ch.2 5 How does sedge differ from a grass? - CORRECT ANSWER - Triangular stems
and 3 rows of leaves
ch.2 6 All actively growing broad leaf plants have ________________ at the end of each stem
and each leaf axial. - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposed growing points
ch.2 7 Tree are annual plants (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER - False
ch.2 8 How do ferns reproduce? - CORRECT ANSWER - Spores and creeping rhizomes
ch.2 9 __________ Plants live on and get their food from host plants. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Parasitic
ch.2 10 What are the classifications of aquatic plants? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Emergent - Cattails
2. Floating - Water lilies
3. Submergent - Grow below the water
4. Algae - No stems, leaves, or vascular systems
ch.2 11 Do you need a permit from the department of natural resources to control aquatic plants?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Yes
