Chapter 2-Pest Management Flashcards
The level of selectivity of some herbicides to target plant is sometimes influenced by application…
Rate
Generally, the most effective time to control insect and mite pests is during the…
Nymph or larval stage
A pesticide that affects the normal development of an insect is a…
Growth Regulator
One factor that affects how well an insecticide application works is…
Application timing
An integrated pest management program (IPM) emphases…
Preventing pest damage by anticipating pest problems
Aerial application of pesticides is competitive with most other pest management methods because…
Aircraft can spray larger swaths at higher speeds
What aspects of aerial application of pesticides can actually reduce the amount of pesticide needed to control pests?
The ability to fly low and close to the crop
A plant disease triangle includes which of the following Factors?
Host, environmental, and pathogen
