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Illinois Pesticide Test 2022/2023 Rated A+ Which factor should be considered when a pesticide fails to provide effective control of a pest? All of the above Which of the following terms describes the type of control provided by dense, vigorous stand of turf grass that has been properly fertilized and mowed as a defense against invading weeds? Cultural Control Which of the following examples are beneficial predators or parasites feeding on insect pests? Lacewings and Lady beetles and Parasite ...

Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide (2022/2023) Graded A+ The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but... To avoid adverse effects on human, wildlife, and the environment (The question is something like the above but not the exact wording) Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control measures should begin? Economic Threshold What can be said about insects? They have three pairs o...

Goal of IPM - CORRECT ANSWERS To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment Economic threshold - CORRECT ANSWERS # of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control should begin Insects - CORRECT ANSWERS 3 pairs of jointed legs Incomplete life cycle - CORRECT ANSWERS Egg, nymph, adult Noninfectious disease - CORRECT ANSWERS Generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions Scouting - CORRECT ANSWERS First step in planning a successful we...