QAL - Laws and Regulations 2024
Exam Quiz Bank with Verified Answers
|Latest 2024 /2025
,Define Integrated Pest Management - CORRECT ANSWERS-the incorporation of
various pest control techniques in a way that minimizes effects on human and
environmental health while maximizing reductions to pest populations
What is a key pest? - CORRECT ANSWERS-pests that cause major damage on a
regular basis; require regular control efforts to prevent damage
What is an occasional pest? - CORRECT ANSWERS-become pests once in a while
due to life cycles, environmental conditions, or result of human activity
What is a secondary pest? - CORRECT ANSWERS-normally not problem pests but
become problematic after key pests are controlled; can/will cause damage after control
of key pests
Define prevention of pests. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stopping pest populations before
damage or treatment thresholds; weed/disease free seeding and mediums,
disease/insect resistant genetics, sanitation practices, natural enemies
Define suppression of pests. - CORRECT ANSWERS-reduction of pest populations
below economic injury threshold/to tolerable levels; can lower pest populations so
natural enemies can maintain control; releasing biological agents, cultivation, etc.
Define eradication of pests. - CORRECT ANSWERS-total elimination of pest from
designated area; very expensive and often limited success; eradication rarely supported
unless it is an exotic or introduced pest
Define economic injury thresholds. - CORRECT ANSWERS-When damages from pests
effect the economic return of the product; pesticide applications often based off of these
thresholds
Describe monitoring and its importance. - CORRECT ANSWERS-detection and tracking
of development of pests; key to building effective management programs; verifies pest
presence and helps predict outbreaks; helps observe habits, life cycles, natural
enemies, properly time applications, assess effectiveness of control measures
Five components of all IPM programs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Identification,
monitoring, use of EIL to determine management, prevention, and combining
management tools when needed
What are the IPM methods/control options? - CORRECT ANSWERS-biological,
chemical, mechanical/physical, cultural
,Define biological control methods? - CORRECT ANSWERS-use of living control
agents/natural enemies to control pest populations; parasites, pathogens, predators,
competitors
Define chemical control methods - CORRECT ANSWERS-use of naturally occurring or
synthetic pesticides; only used when necessary in combination with other methods; use
of most selective pesticides to minimize detrimental effects to humans or environment
Define mechanical/physical controls - CORRECT ANSWERS-kill pest directly or make
the environment unsuitable; ex.) rodent traps, mowing, sterilization, screens for birds
Define cultural controls - CORRECT ANSWERS-reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, dispersal, and survival; ex.) changing irrigation, crop rotation
Explain importance of evaluating pest management results. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
monitor after every treatment to learn if control activity was successful; to ensure levels
reach tolerable levels and control was successful
What IPM method of control is exclusion? - CORRECT ANSWERS-mechanical/physical
What is augmentation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-form of biological control; rearing and
releasing of natural enemies that are probably naturally occurring in the area but natural
populations are too low to effectively control pest
What pest control approach should you use if environmental conditions are beginning to
favor the development of disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-prevention
What pest control approach should you use if pest populations need to be lowered so
natural enemies can take over and maintain control? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
suppression
What pest control approach should you use if an invasive species is threatening crops
in a new area? - CORRECT ANSWERS-eradication
Use of barriers, screens, fences, mesh is known as... - CORRECT ANSWERS-
exclusion
Why is it important to track the life stage of pests you are trying to control? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Successful control efforts must coincide with pest's most vulnerable life
stage
Monitor after every treatment to learn... - CORRECT ANSWERS-whether the control
activity was successful
EPA - CORRECT ANSWERS-Environmental Protection Agency - regulates all aspects
of pesticide registration, sale, and use at federal levels thru laws in FIFRA; oversees
, and reviews state regulatory programs for compliance with federal requirements like
WPS
DPR - CORRECT ANSWERS-Department of Pesticide Regulation - state lead agency
for developing and implementing regulatory programs; regulates all aspects of sales
and use to protect public and environment; includes certifying and licensing individuals
and enforcing laws and regulations
CAC - CORRECT ANSWERS-County Agricultural Commissioners - certifies private
pesticide applicators and enforces local pesticide use laws and regulations
UC IPM - CORRECT ANSWERS-University of California Statewide Integrated Pest
Management Program - works with DPR to develop certification study guides, exam
questions, safety education, management guidelines, and other information
CDFA - CORRECT ANSWERS-California Dept of Food and Agriculture - ensures state
food safety; protects from invasive species
SPCB - CORRECT ANSWERS-Structural Pest Control Board - certifies and licenses
pest control applicators and businesses
CDPH - CORRECT ANSWERS-California Department of Public Health - Vector borne
disease section
What are the lead pesticide regulatory agencies responsible for creating and enforcing
pesticide laws and regulations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-U.S. EPA and DPR
What is the purpose of CA's pesticide laws and regulations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Provide safe and effective use of pesticides; protect environment by prohibiting,
regulating, or controlling use of harmful pesticides; assure workers have safe working
conditions where pesticides are present; authorize pest control and ensure it is done by
competent and responsible licensees under strict control; assure pesticides are properly
labeled; encourage IPM systems stressing integration of control methods other than
chemical.
What is California's state lead agency for creating statewide pesticide regulatory
program? - CORRECT ANSWERS-DPR
What are the DPR's responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Regulate pesticide sales
and use to protect public health and the environment; certify and license individuals and
businesses; enforce all pesticide use laws and regulations
What are the pesticide regulatory agencies working with the state lead agency to
enforce pesticide laws and regulations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-CAC, UC IPM, CDFA,
SPCB, CDPH
Exam Quiz Bank with Verified Answers
|Latest 2024 /2025
,Define Integrated Pest Management - CORRECT ANSWERS-the incorporation of
various pest control techniques in a way that minimizes effects on human and
environmental health while maximizing reductions to pest populations
What is a key pest? - CORRECT ANSWERS-pests that cause major damage on a
regular basis; require regular control efforts to prevent damage
What is an occasional pest? - CORRECT ANSWERS-become pests once in a while
due to life cycles, environmental conditions, or result of human activity
What is a secondary pest? - CORRECT ANSWERS-normally not problem pests but
become problematic after key pests are controlled; can/will cause damage after control
of key pests
Define prevention of pests. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stopping pest populations before
damage or treatment thresholds; weed/disease free seeding and mediums,
disease/insect resistant genetics, sanitation practices, natural enemies
Define suppression of pests. - CORRECT ANSWERS-reduction of pest populations
below economic injury threshold/to tolerable levels; can lower pest populations so
natural enemies can maintain control; releasing biological agents, cultivation, etc.
Define eradication of pests. - CORRECT ANSWERS-total elimination of pest from
designated area; very expensive and often limited success; eradication rarely supported
unless it is an exotic or introduced pest
Define economic injury thresholds. - CORRECT ANSWERS-When damages from pests
effect the economic return of the product; pesticide applications often based off of these
thresholds
Describe monitoring and its importance. - CORRECT ANSWERS-detection and tracking
of development of pests; key to building effective management programs; verifies pest
presence and helps predict outbreaks; helps observe habits, life cycles, natural
enemies, properly time applications, assess effectiveness of control measures
Five components of all IPM programs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Identification,
monitoring, use of EIL to determine management, prevention, and combining
management tools when needed
What are the IPM methods/control options? - CORRECT ANSWERS-biological,
chemical, mechanical/physical, cultural
,Define biological control methods? - CORRECT ANSWERS-use of living control
agents/natural enemies to control pest populations; parasites, pathogens, predators,
competitors
Define chemical control methods - CORRECT ANSWERS-use of naturally occurring or
synthetic pesticides; only used when necessary in combination with other methods; use
of most selective pesticides to minimize detrimental effects to humans or environment
Define mechanical/physical controls - CORRECT ANSWERS-kill pest directly or make
the environment unsuitable; ex.) rodent traps, mowing, sterilization, screens for birds
Define cultural controls - CORRECT ANSWERS-reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, dispersal, and survival; ex.) changing irrigation, crop rotation
Explain importance of evaluating pest management results. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
monitor after every treatment to learn if control activity was successful; to ensure levels
reach tolerable levels and control was successful
What IPM method of control is exclusion? - CORRECT ANSWERS-mechanical/physical
What is augmentation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-form of biological control; rearing and
releasing of natural enemies that are probably naturally occurring in the area but natural
populations are too low to effectively control pest
What pest control approach should you use if environmental conditions are beginning to
favor the development of disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-prevention
What pest control approach should you use if pest populations need to be lowered so
natural enemies can take over and maintain control? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
suppression
What pest control approach should you use if an invasive species is threatening crops
in a new area? - CORRECT ANSWERS-eradication
Use of barriers, screens, fences, mesh is known as... - CORRECT ANSWERS-
exclusion
Why is it important to track the life stage of pests you are trying to control? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Successful control efforts must coincide with pest's most vulnerable life
stage
Monitor after every treatment to learn... - CORRECT ANSWERS-whether the control
activity was successful
EPA - CORRECT ANSWERS-Environmental Protection Agency - regulates all aspects
of pesticide registration, sale, and use at federal levels thru laws in FIFRA; oversees
, and reviews state regulatory programs for compliance with federal requirements like
WPS
DPR - CORRECT ANSWERS-Department of Pesticide Regulation - state lead agency
for developing and implementing regulatory programs; regulates all aspects of sales
and use to protect public and environment; includes certifying and licensing individuals
and enforcing laws and regulations
CAC - CORRECT ANSWERS-County Agricultural Commissioners - certifies private
pesticide applicators and enforces local pesticide use laws and regulations
UC IPM - CORRECT ANSWERS-University of California Statewide Integrated Pest
Management Program - works with DPR to develop certification study guides, exam
questions, safety education, management guidelines, and other information
CDFA - CORRECT ANSWERS-California Dept of Food and Agriculture - ensures state
food safety; protects from invasive species
SPCB - CORRECT ANSWERS-Structural Pest Control Board - certifies and licenses
pest control applicators and businesses
CDPH - CORRECT ANSWERS-California Department of Public Health - Vector borne
disease section
What are the lead pesticide regulatory agencies responsible for creating and enforcing
pesticide laws and regulations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-U.S. EPA and DPR
What is the purpose of CA's pesticide laws and regulations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Provide safe and effective use of pesticides; protect environment by prohibiting,
regulating, or controlling use of harmful pesticides; assure workers have safe working
conditions where pesticides are present; authorize pest control and ensure it is done by
competent and responsible licensees under strict control; assure pesticides are properly
labeled; encourage IPM systems stressing integration of control methods other than
chemical.
What is California's state lead agency for creating statewide pesticide regulatory
program? - CORRECT ANSWERS-DPR
What are the DPR's responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Regulate pesticide sales
and use to protect public health and the environment; certify and license individuals and
businesses; enforce all pesticide use laws and regulations
What are the pesticide regulatory agencies working with the state lead agency to
enforce pesticide laws and regulations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-CAC, UC IPM, CDFA,
SPCB, CDPH
