Pest Management Flashcards
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method?
Mechanical management
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management method?
Genetic management
True or false. Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control.
True
True or false. Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies.
False
True or false. Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control.
False.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of pest management method?
Physical.
True or false. Cultural control practices reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
True.
Cultural control practices use naturally derived and/or synthesized chemicals to control pests.
False.
Cultural control practices involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries.
False.
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 management
In IPM strategies, the goal is to prevent pest from reaching damaging levels. True or false?
True.
True or false. Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program.
False.
True or false. Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests.
False.
Would planting weed- and disease- free seed on an athletic field be an example of preventative pest control?
Yes.
True or false. IPM technicians need to implement control measures below the action threshold level.
False.
