National Pesticide Applicator Certification core manual study notes/ 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. correct answer: Integrated pest management program (IPM) What are the pest management methods? correct answer: 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? correct answer: Natural Controls What includes biological, mechanical, cultural, physical, genetic, chemical, and regulatory methods? correct answer: Applied Controls What type of control modifies the environment to enhance natural enemies? correct answer: 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. correct answer: Cultural Control What are 2 examples of Cultural Control correct answer: Cultural Practices and Sanitation Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method? correct answer: 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? correct answer: Physical/ environmental modification Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method? correct answer: 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? correct answer: Physical/ Environmental Modification What Pest Management method is used when sometimes plants and animals can be bred or selected to resist specific pest problems? correct answe