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Plant Growth Hormones - ANSWERAuxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Ethylene, Abscisic Acid Mechanical Control - ANSWERControlling pests by mechanical methods like mulching, pulling weeds, picking off bugs by hands. Chemical Control - ANSWERControlling pests with chemicals such as herbicides and insecticides Biological Control - ANSWERControlling pests by introducing natural predators or parasites of the targeted pest, such as ladybugs or preying mantis Problems w/ Weeds - ANSWEROutcompe...

Pesticide Misuse - ANSWER-Not using a pesticide according to label directions -using a pesticide not registered for sale or use in MN -applying without a license -applying in a endangering way to animals/ppl/environment MDA - ANSWERMN Department of Agriculture FIFRA - ANSWERFederal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act . Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) - ANSWERPesticide formulation designed and approved by the FIFRA Non-Restricted Use Pesticides (Non-RUPs) - ANSWERAll pesti...

What Mosquito species obtains oxygen through roots of plants? A) Aedes Vexans B) Aedes trivittatus C) Coquillettidia perturbans D) Culex tarsalis - ANSWERC) Coquillettidia perturbans How many instar stages does a mosquito go through? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 - ANSWERd) 4 The life cycle stages of a mosquito are? a) Pupa, larva, egg, adult b) Egg, larva, pupa, adult c) Egg, instar, pupa, adult d) Instar, larva, adult, pupa - ANSWERb) Egg, larva, pupa, adult Why do female mo...

What is a drawback of heavy dependence on pesticide use? a) it is extremely expensive b) pest resistance c) it negatively affects crop yields d) none of the above - ANSWERb) pest resistance ----- are pesticides that are either naturally derived or synthesized. a) chemical controls b) biologic controls c) natural controls d) applied controls - ANSWERa) chemical controls Continual use of the same pesticide can lead to? a) pesticide resistance b) loss of public support ...

Acaricide - ANSWERA pesticide used to control mites and ticks. A miticide is an acaricide. Active INgredient - ANSWERThe chemical or chemicals in a pesticide responsible for killing, poisoning, or repelling the pest. Listed separately in the ingredient statement. Acute Toxicity - ANSWERThe capacity of a pesticide to cause injury within 24 hours following exposure. LD50 and LC50 are common indicators of the degree of acute toxicity. Adjuvant - ANSWERA substance added to a pesticide to im...

FIFRA - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act -Provides federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use Full Federal Label (FIFRA) - ANSWER-Section 3 Pesticide Classification - ANSWER-All Pesticides are classified according to their potential hazards Pesticide Classifications (2) - ANSWER1. General Use Pesticides (GUP) 2. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) Emergency Exemptions (FIFRA) - ANSWER-Section 18 -Under certain circumstances, EPA allows state/fe...

Certified Operator - ANSWER-An individual who mixes, loads, or applies any pesticide (GUP or RUP) for a commercial applicator, registered limited commercial applicator, or registered public applicator, without on the site supervision of a qualified supervisor Commercial Applicator - ANSWERany person, other than a private applicator, who engages in the business of applying pesticides for hire or operating a device for hire that is designed by the commissioner as requiring licensure for use ...

Pesticide - ANSWERchemical substance produced and sold for the control of pest species, ending term derived from Latin "cida" meaning "to kill" although some merely inhibit development not kill FIFRA definition of Pesticide - ANSWERincludes: defoliants, plant growth regulators, desiccants Pesticide Types - ANSWERAvicides Bactericides Disinfectants - (aka antimicrobials) control microorganisms Fungicides Herbicides Insecticides - insects and arthropods Defoliants - leaves/...

A desiccant is? A. considered a pesticide under the current version of FIFRA B. A compound that promotes drying and removal of moisture from plant tissues C. A chemical that removes water from arthropods or destroys the waxy covering that protects these organisms from the water loss D. All of the above - ANSWERD. All of the above A miticide is a pesticide which controls which type of pest? A. Fungi B. Ticks C. Nematodes D. Bacteria - ANSWERB. Ticks A Molluscicide is a pesticide whi...

Pest - ANSWERUnwanted organisms that are a nuisance to man/animals and can cause injury to humans, animals, plants, structures, or possessions. Can be an insect, rodent, fungus, weed, or other organisms. Sequence of Pest Control - ANSWERInspection, Diagnosis, Prescription and Application, Evaluation Inspection - ANSWERStep in the pest control sequence - Includes asking customers questions and examining the building thoroughly. Look for harborage areas, conducive conditions (moisture, heat,...