Intigrated Pest Management

Question 1

What does IPM stand for?

Answer 1

Integrated Pest Management

Question 2

What are the 6 elements of Integrated Pest Management?

Answer 2

Prevention
Identification
Monitoring
Thresholds
Treatment
Evaluation

Question 3

What are the 6 advantages of Integrated Pest Management?

Answer 3

Provide long term solutions to pest problems
Reduce pesticide use
Protect the environment and human health
Minimize harm to beneficial organisms that help control pests
Provide pest control options when pesticides cannot be used
Reduce the development of pesticide resistant pests

Question 4

Which of the following statements about prevention is true?
Preventing pests can be cheaper that treating
Prevention involves managing the entire environment
Prevention increases pest numbers
Prevention alone can eliminate pests

Answer 4

Preventing pests can be cheaper that treating

Question 5

Which of the following activities is an example of prevention?
Setting traps to catch rodents
Improving soil condition after a fumigation Plugging holes and screening windows on building
Using biological pest control

Answer 5

Plugging holes and screening windows on building

Question 6

Which of the following is a benefit of correct pest identification?
Minimizes damage to beneficial organisms
Assists in understanding treatment options
Saves time and work by pest manager in short term
Helps to prevent need for treatment

Answer 6

Minimizes damage to beneficial organisms

Question 7

Which of the following is a common challenge in pest identification?
All pests look the same
Pests and beneficial organisms may look alike
There is little useful information to aid identification
Identification requires capturing the pest

Answer 7

Pests and beneficial organisms may look alike

Question 8

Which of the following is important pest biology knowledge?
Knowing the name of the pest
Understanding the pest’s life cycle
Knowing the cost of treatment
Identifying biological organisms that will kill all pests

Answer 8

Understanding the pest’s life cycle

Question 9

In order to take good measurements of pest problems, what is required?

Answer 9

Proper record keeping, sufficient number of samples, and random sampling of area

Question 10

What are things you would count or measure when monitoring pests?

Answer 10

Size of affected area, beneficial insects, and damaged leaves

Question 11

Covering holes and building barriers to restrict pest access is an example of which type on IPM treatment?

Answer 11

Mechanical/Physical

Question 12

Releasing natural predators to control a pest is an example of which type of IPM treatment?

Answer 12

Biological

Question 13

Improving soil quality is an example of which type of IPM treatment?

Answer 13

Cultural

Question 14

Using an insect trap that contains a matching pheromone is an example of which IPM treatment?

Answer 14

Behavioural

Question 15

Selecting a pesticide that has a low residual effect is an example is which type of IPM treatment?

Answer 15

Chemical

Question 16

What are 6 things that a pest manager can check when monitoring?

Answer 16

Pest damage
Pest presence
Weather conditions
Pests life stage
The host stage and condition
Beneficial organism presence

Question 17

What are 3 key elements of visual monitoring?

Answer 17

Looking for signs of pest problems
Done regularly
Documented with written notes

Question 18

What are 5 indicators that a visual inspection looks for?

Answer 18

Check for presence or absence of pest/beneficial bacteria
Identify damage symptoms if pest isn’t visible
Note growing conditions
Check plant health
Environment conditions

Question 19

The point when pest damage is unacceptable is called the ________ threshold.

Answer 19

Injury

Question 20

The point when a decision to treat a pest problem is made before damage is unacceptable is called the ________ threshold.

Answer 20

Action

Question 21

A pest manager is researching the life cycle of a pest that is believed to be the one causing damage.
IPM Stage:

Answer 21

Prevention

Question 22

The pest manager is reviewing the current seasons pest manager work including treatment results, observations and eliminates.
IPM Stage:

Answer 22

Investigation

Question 23

The pest manager is looking at various ways ti reduce pest problems before the start of the growing season.
IPM Stage:

Answer 23

Monitoring

Question 24

The pest manager has determined that the pest population is growing very rapidly and is considering a number of options to deal with the problem.
IPM Stage:

Answer 24

Threshold

Question 25

The pest manager is creating a sampling plan to count and measure the number of pests. IPM Stage:

Answer 25

Treatment

Question 26

The pest manager has collected a great deal of information on the size and location of the pest and is trying to determine if action is needed. IPM Stage:

Answer 26

Evaluation

Question 27

Which of the following statements about the purpose of Integrated Pest Management purpose is TRUE? IPM increases costs but protects the environment IPM provides short-term solutions to pest problems . IPM reduces negative impacts of pest management IPM emphasizes the elimination of pests

Answer 27

IPM reduces negative impacts of pest management

Question 28

Which one statement is TRUE about action thresholds? Action thresholds occur after damage thresholds Action thresholds describe the level of damage that has occurred Action thresholds are the same as injury thresholds Action thresholds describe the best time to start treatment

Answer 28

Action thresholds describe the best time to start treatment

Question 29

Which one statement is TRUE about injury thresholds? Injury thresholds describe a point beyond which damage is excessive Injury thresholds describe pest levels resulting in t otal crop loss Injury thresholds are the point to begin treatment Injury thresholds are the point at which pest populations are first noted

Answer 29

Injury thresholds describe a point beyond which damage is excessive

Question 30

Which one of the following statements is TRUE about biological treatment control? It involves the use of chemicals that are produced by a pest insect It uses natural predators It relies on the reproductive behaviour of the pest to be effective It provides optimum growing conditions to minimize pests

Answer 30

It uses natural predators

Question 31

Which one of the following statements is TRUE about mechanical/physical treatment control? It builds up the hosts' natural immunity It uses traps and other forms of direct action It relies on use of pest resistant species It improves sanitation as a means of treating pests

Answer 31

It uses traps and other forms of direct action

Question 32

Which one of the following statements is TRUE about chemical treatments used in an IPM program? They involve the use of chemicals that are produced by a pest insect They encourage the repeated use of one pesticide to treat pest populations They encourage the limited use of pesticides They promote repeated widespread application of pesticide at the site

Answer 32

They encourage the limited use of pesticides

Question 33

Which one of the following statements about random sampling is TRUE? Random sampling takes samples from the entire location Random sampling is done where a pest manager thinks best Random sampling sites are identified when a pest manager sees a pest Random sampling relies on many people each taking a sample

Answer 33

Random sampling takes samples from the entire location

Question 34

Which of the following statements about pest prevention TRUE? Prevention encourages good management of growing conditions Prevention attempts to eliminate all pests Prevention does not consider pest's food sources Prevention encourages the use of mechanical control to keep pests in check

Answer 34

Prevention encourages good management of growing conditions

Question 35

Which of the following statements about identification is TRUE? Identification requires that experts identify pests Identification does not consider beneficial organisms Identification uses information about a pest's biology Identification relies entirely on the use of physical evidence

Answer 35

Identification uses information about a pest's biology

Question 36

Which of the following statements about monitoring is TRUE? Monitoring determines the size of the pest problem Monitoring relies entirely on visual observations Monitoring does not considers weather conditions Monitoring does not attempt to identify the stage of a pest's development

Answer 36

Monitoring determines the size of the pest problem

Question 37

Which of the following statements about sampling is TRUE? A large number of samples must be always be collected to ensure accuracy of estimates Random sampling means taking samples from different locations and comparing them to the site where pest management is required Frequency of sampling is determined before the sampling process begins A small number of samples will usually be adequate

Answer 37

Frequency of sampling is determined before the sampling process begins

Question 38

Which of the following statements about IPM treatments is TRUE? Treatment should be the least toxic option Treatment should only produce short-term results There is usually only one treatment option for any particular pest problem Treatment selected needs to be based on what was effective at other sites

Answer 38

Treatment should be the least toxic option

Question 39

What 3 factors are most likely to affect pesticide treatment decisions?

Answer 39

Humidity, temperature and proximity to sensitive areas

Question 40

Which 1 of the following statements are FALSE when considering a pesticide to use? Limit the amount of pesticide used Pesticide use cannot be combined with other treatment methods Use selective pesticides Restrict pesticide to area of pest problem

Answer 40

Pesticide use cannot be combined with other treatment methods

Question 41

Which 1 of the following statements about pesticide resistance are FALSE? Resistant pests are healthier than non-resistant pests Over use of a pesticide encourages resistance Resistant pests have a genetic advantage Using a variety of treatments diminishes pesticide resistance

Answer 41

Resistant pests are healthier than non-resistant pests

Question 42

Which 1 of the following statements about evaluation of IPM are FALSE? An evaluation should be conducted without reference to records made during other steps of the IPM process An evaluation process could change injury thresholds in light of experience An evaluation process could compare the effectiveness of various treatments An evaluation process begins at the end of a treatment program

Answer 42

An evaluation should be conducted without reference to records made during other steps of the IPM process

Question 43

Which 1 of the following statements about IPM strategies are FALSE? The goal is to manage pests with as little environmental damage as possible Pesticide use is eliminated Non-chemical treatments can provide long-term solutions Some pest damage is acceptable

Answer 43

Pesticide use is eliminated

Question 44

Which 1 of the following statements about pesticides are FALSE? Selective pesticides are toxic to most pests Non-selective pesticides are toxic to many pests Residual pesticides are effective for extended periods Non-residual pesticides are effective for short periods

Answer 44

Selective pesticides are toxic to most pests

Question 45

Which of the following statement about applying a pesticide is FALSE? Air movement has little effect on the application of a pesticide Temperature can affect the effectiveness of a pesticide Precipitation may weaken the effectiveness of a pesticide The topography of the land can affect application decision

Answer 45

Air movement has little effect on the application of a pesticide

Question 46

Which of the following is not a mechanical treatment option? Mowers Fertilizer Flame torches Traps

Answer 46

Fertilizer