TN Pesticide Applicator 44 Questions And Answers
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bioaccumulation
ability to accumulate chemical residuals in the fatty tissues of animals
biomagnification
process whereby some organisms accumulate chemical residues in higher concentrations than those found in the organisms they consume
pathogens
disease-causing organisms
4 main pest groups
weeds
invertebrates (insects, mites, ticks. spiders, snails)
disease agents or pathogens (viruses, fungi, etc)
vertebrates (birds, fish, rodents, other mammals)
invertebrates (insects, mites, ticks. spiders, snails)
disease agents or pathogens (viruses, fungi, etc)
vertebrates (birds, fish, rodents, other mammals)
integrated pest management (IPM)
combined use of several compatible management methods to prevent pests from reaching economically or aesthetically damaging levels with the least risk to the environment
natural controls
measures that check or destroy pests without depending on humans for their continuance or success
ex. of natural controls
wind, temperature, sunshine, rain, naturally occurring predators, parasites, and pathogens
applied controls
pest control initiated through human intervention
ex. of applied controls
biological, mechanical. cultural, physical/environmental modification, genetic, chemical, regulatory methods
biological control
introduction of a pest's suitable natural enemies