Chapters 11-13

Question 1

what can be used to control garden snails

Answer 1

molluscicide

Question 2

give an example of a synthetic organic pesticide

Answer 2

sevin

Question 3

how can too much pesticide be harmful

Answer 3

they can harm or even kill the plant or animal to be protected, as well as cause tolerance

Question 4

in pesticide terminology what is meant by the abbreviations EC, G, and WP

Answer 4

EC = EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATES
G = GRANULES
WP = WETTABLE POWDERS

Question 5

list at least three things found on all pesticide labels

Answer 5

brand, type of pesticide, and directions for use

Question 6

what tipe of minimum body protection should be used each time pesticides are applied

Answer 6

long-sleeved buttoned shirt and long-legged trouser

Question 7

what is the best source of information on using pesticides

Answer 7

their lavel

Question 8

describe the differences between the words DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION

Answer 8

DANGER: highly toxic, a teaspoonful could kill an average adult.
WARNING: moderately toxic, a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful could kill an average adult.
CAUTION: slightly toxic, an ounce to a pint or more could kill an average adult.

Question 9

Basic steps to manage pest populations

Answer 9

1. Prevention
2. Early detection
3. Correct identification of the pest
4. Proper selection of control materials
5. Correct water pH
6. Correct application methods

Question 10

Three things that one can do to reduce pest populations without spraying

Answer 10

Site selection

Early removal of vegetation

Resistant cultivars

Question 11

Three ways to control insects mechanically

Answer 11

Black light traps

Sticky coatings

Companion planting

Question 12

What is meant by companion planting? Give an example.

Answer 12

Using one type of plant to protect or enhance the growth of another, is a cultural practice aimed at reducing insect populations. For example, planting roses (vegetable) with chives or marigolds (companion plant) to repel aphids (insect).

Question 13

Three biological insecticides

Answer 13

Rotenone - botanical insecticide

Bug juice

Plant extracts

Question 14

Mention three beneficial insects

Answer 14

Lady beetles

Praying mantis

Assassin bugs

Question 15

Two ways weeds are classified

Answer 15

Monocots (grasses, sedges) and dicots (broadleaf)

Question 16

How can weeds be controlled by crop rotation?

Answer 16

By preventing seed production while promoting germination of dormant seeds.

Question 17

What is the difference between a pre-emergent and a post-emergent herbicide?

Answer 17

A PRE-EMERGENT herbicide is applied after planting the crop, but before the weed seed germinates. A POST-EMERGENT herbicide is applied to the foliage of weeds after the weed has emerged from the soil.

Question 18

What herbicide effectively controls nutsedge?

Answer 18

Dalapon

Question 19

Three types of herbicides to control wild garlic.

Answer 19

Fertilizer-herbicide mixtures

granular herbicides

spray herbicides