Pest Management Review Questions with Solutions

Action Threshold - the predetermined level at which pest control is needed Algae - a group of small, primitive, filamentous, green plants that manufacture their own food and are found under very wet conditions Bacteria - one-celled organisms that have a primitive nucleus Bactericide - a chemical used to control bacteria which is also known as a germicide Best Management Practices (BMPs) - Those practices that combine scientific research with practical knowledge to optimize yields and increase crop quality or aesthetics while minimizing environmental impact and promoting environmental stewardship; includes management of surface and subsurface water runoff, erosion control, cultural control of pests, soil testing, timing, and placement of fertilizers, use of controlled release fertilizers, irrigation management, biological control of pests, pesticide selection, and correct pesticide use Biological Pest Control - using living organisms that are predators to control pests Biotechnology - the management of biological origin a given area Chemical Pest Control - using pesticides to control pests Complete Metamorphosis - four distinct changes in an insect life cycle (egg, larvae, pupae, and adult) Cultural Pest Control - using management techniques to control pests Economic Or Aesthetic Injury Level - the point at which plant losses due to the pests are equal to the cost of control Fungi - nucleated, usually filamentous, spore-bearing organisms having no chlorophyll Fungicide - a chemical used to control diseases by fungi Genetic Pest Control - utilizing biotechnology by gene transfer or genetic manipulation to make plants resistant to specific pests Herbicide - a chemical used to control weeds