Pest organisms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

IPM Integrated Pest Management; Goals are provide economical pest control/protect the environment Not The Goal Of IPM Elimination of all pests Economic threshold/action threshold Number of pests per plant of amount of damage to plant at which control measures should begin economic injury level breakeven point which the cost of pest control equals the revenue loss caused by pest aesthetic injury level number of pests that might cause enough damage to the appearanc...

CH1 Define integrated pest management - Answer- IPM is a system that uses all available and suitable pest control tactics to reduce pest population to tolerable levels while minimizing adverse environmental side affects CH1 Explain how aesthetic thresholds affect IPM tactics - Answer- IPM establishes aesthetic thresholds based on tolerance, personal comfort, taste, plant appearance, and specific site and environmental conditions. CH1 Explain how IPM can reduce the use of pesticides - Answe...

Adjuvant - ANSWER-An additive to a pesticide that enhances pesticide effectiveness Aquatic Life - ANSWER-Organisms that spend all or part of their life in surface waters Direct pesticide application - ANSWER-A precise application to a specific area or site, such as a basal application to woody plants, crack-and-crevice treatment in a building, or specially positioned nozzles so only weeds are sprayed during a band application to crops. Impact - ANSWER-A change in the chemical, physical ...

Absorption - ANSWERThe process by which pesticides are taken into animals, including humans, and porous surfaces (soil). Active ingredient (a.i.) - ANSWERThe chemical or chemicals in a product responsible for the desired effects, which are capable of preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating insects, fungi, rodents, weeds, or other pests. listed separately in the ingredient statement. Acute toxicity - ANSWERHow poisonous a pesticide is to an animal or person after a single dose (or e...

A food handler's duties regarding food safety include all of the following practices EXCEPT: Prevention of food contamination Dispose of food that poses a potential threat to human health Handle, transport, and store food safely Prevention of food contamination Dispose of food that poses a potential threat to human health Handle, transport, and store food safely Periodically test food for illness causing microorganisms - ANSWER-Periodically test food for illness causing microorganisms ...

Cat 41 - Mosquito Biology, Surveillance and Control Rated A Every 100 hours ️How often should the droplet size of a ULV machine be verified? isopropyl alcohol ️The insecticidal distribution system of the ULV machine should be flushed with approximately one pint of _________________ following each time the unit is used. IGR's ️__________ mimic an essential hormone present in high concentration in early instar larvae, but in very low concentration in late 4th instar larvae. pupa...

Public Health Pest Control Questions and Answers Already Graded A What is the primary goal of public health pest control? To manage and reduce pest populations to prevent the spread of diseases and protect public health. How does integrated pest management (IPM) contribute to public health? IPM combines various control methods, including biological, chemical, and physical strategies, to effectively manage pests while minimizing risks to human health and the environment. What rol...

People handle food that others eat. That means it is possible for people to contaminate food. People can contaminate food _______. accidentally deliberately with unwashed hands accidentally, deliberately, or with unwashed hands - ANSWER-accidentally, deliberately, or with unwashed hands You should wash your hands _______. after cutting carrots, before cutting tomatoes after putting clean dishes away before putting on disposable gloves before going to the bathroom - ANSWER-before p...

Agronomy Written Test Questions PART 1 Comprehensive Questions and Answers 100% Accuracy|Who is given credit for discovering that soybeans were an excellent source of protein and oil and for encouraging farmers to rotate their crops with soybeans?, What term is used to describe fine brown or gray hairs on the leaves, stems, and pods of soybeans?, Which of the following is a true statement regarding soybeans?, The top 2 states in terms of soybean production?, A (n) _________ is a plant that can f...

Pest - ANSWER an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. pathogens - ANSWER disease-causing organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi Pesticide resistance - ANSWER When pests adapt and become resistant to a pesticide. First seen in resistance to DDT in 1947 bioaccumulation - ANSWER The accumulation of pesticide in the fatty tissue of some animals biomagnification - ANSWER The Food chain. Organ...