What is a pest Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What agency is responsible for the enforcement of federal pesticide laws and regulations? - EPA Which law requires federal registration of pesticides shipped in interstate commerce? - FIFRA Which law prohibits the use of any registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with label directions? - FEPCA Any commercial applicator who violates any provision of FIFRA may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than? - 5,000 Which agency is responsible for the protection of health, safety and wel...

California QAL Test Questions & Answers (Graded A+) California QAL Test Questions & Answers (Graded A+) What do State and Federal Pesticide laws regulate? - ANSWER - the manufacture, sale, transportation, and use of pesticides What is the national level regulatory agency? - ANSWER - U.S. EPA What is the California Pesticide regulatory agency? - ANSWER - Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) Which agency gave a mandate to EPA? - ANSWER - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenti...

What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - ANSWER1.) PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the site) 2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whether the damage to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an environmental condition such as freezing or drought and always determine the exact ...

TN Cat 7 Review Questions and Answers with Certified Solutions Which agency is responsible for the enforcement of federal laws and regulations? A. UT B. TDA C. USDA D. EPA D. EPA Which law requires federal registration of pesticides shipped in interstate commerce? A. TIFRA B. FIFRA C. FEPCA D. TAPA B. FIFRA Which law prohibits the use of any registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with label directions? A. TAPA B. FEPCA C. USDA D. RCRA B. FEPCA Any...

e 2024 Explain the difference between key pests, occasional pests and secondary pests - Key pests are nearly always present and require regular control. occasional pests are migratory or cyclical and require intermittent control. secondary pests require control only under certain conditions, such as the elimination of a key pest or the absence of a natural host. what should you do first if you see damage to a plant, animal, or valuable product/ - identify the cause what should you do firs...

Illinois Field Crop Applicators Test Questions And Answers various, economical, environmentally sound, socially acceptable - ANS An integrated pest management program is based upon what factors? Economic threshold - ANS What is the number of pests that should be controlled to prevent economic damage from occurring? Economic Injury level - ANS Number of pests, costs of various treatments, expected yield, and expected grain value are all factors to determine.... Do not treat, b...

Who is responsible for regulating the state pesticide laws of Tennessee? - TDA What state agency regulates all pesticide use within Tennessee, issue certification for use of restricted use pesticide, and enforces regulations dealing with pesticide safety, handling, application, and disposal of pesticide? - TDA Who establishes qualifications and administers examinations for individuals to become commercial and licensed pest control operators in order to apply restricted use pesticide and bec...

Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pesticide management method? - Mechanical Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management method? - Genetic Which of the statements about biological control is true? a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control b) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enem...

Perennial weeds are difficult to control because... - Answer- They can reproduce from organs like rhizomes, stolons, tubers Insect order known to transmit plant disease - Answer- Thysanoptera (Thrips) Insect order of pests to living plants - Answer- Heteroptera (true bugs) Immature stages of insects - Answer- Instars Insect order that suck juices from plant cells - Answer- Homoptera (aphids and whiteflies) Part of plant nematodes often attack - Answer- Roots & underground parts ...

Pest Control Branch 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ in what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? in the carpet which weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? warm and humid which residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control of fleas in the lawn area? power spray preparing a house for chemical treatment of what pest involves removing objects from the floor beforehand? cat ...