Mississippi Pesticide Applicator 143 Questions And Answers
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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting in to an area is an example of which type of pest management control?
Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management control?
Genetic
Which statement about biological control methods is true?
Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of pest management method?
Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method?
Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
Planting weed and disease disease free seed on an athletic field.
Which statement about action thresholds is true?
The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density.
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.