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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pesticide management method? - Mechanical Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management method? - Genetic Which of the statements about biological control is true? a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control b) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enem...

Turf & Landscape Questions and Answers Already Passed Describe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can cause. Chewing mouth parts: tearing damage, notched or ragged leaves, holes in fruits and seeds, gridled stems, and chewed off roots Piercing-sucking mouth parts (needle like feeding on plant tissue): yellowed leaves, galls, and misshapen fruit (often mistaken by plant diseases) *Piercing mouth transmit diseases easier Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of the types of fo...

what are the first 2 distant ancestors to insects? - Answer-trilobites, horseshoe crabs how old are trilobites? - Answer-400-600 million years how old are horseshoe crabs? - Answer-350 million years What are the first insect fossils? - Answer-tiny, wingless, soft bodied how old are the first insect fossils? - Answer-380 million years when were the most modern insect relatives present? - Answer-180 million years ago what are 5 examples of bugs through history? - Answer-cave drawings, china ...

What is meant by a store and a flow? - A store is where water is held for varying amounts of 'residence' time. A flow is the movement of water between stores Identify the three largest stores in size order - 1. The oceans 2. Icecaps and glaciers 3. Groundwater Which two water stores are non-renewable, and why? - 1. Fossil water: old, deep groundwater from former wetter periods 2. Losses from the cryosphere: melting of ice as a result of global warming Distinguish between blue and green...

PA Applied Horticulture 6157 NOCTI Questions with Verified Answers The _________ a tool is, the safer it is to use. a. larger b. duller c. sharper d. smaller c. sharper 2. When working with herbicides, protective equipment that should be worn includes a. loose clothing b. safety glasses c. leather boots d. knee pads b. safety glasses Toxicity is the term used to describe the capacity of a __________ to cause short-term or long- term injury. a. pesticide b. bacteria ...

Illinois General Standards Pesticide Exam | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024 Pest Correct Answer any insect, mite, rodent, weed, disease etc that is injurious to the health of humans, animals, plants, or the environment Goal of IPM Correct Answer keep pests below economic and aesthetic injury level, avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife, environment Economic injury level Correct Answer breakeven point at which cost of pest control equals revenue loss cau...

A theory is a. an idea that has been proven. b. a concept in the early stages that still needs to be tested. c. a description of a belief that invokes the supernatural. d. an explanation of an idea that is broad in scope and supported by a large body of evidence. e. All of the choices are correct. - correct answeran explanation of an idea that is broad in scope and supported by a large body of evidence Which of the following statements regarding a common cellular activity is false? - corr...

Exam 1: PNR201 / PNR 201 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Burn Process Answer: Burn severity depends on the cause, the temperature and duration of contact, the extent of the burned area, and the anatomic site of the burn. Question: Signs and Symptoms of Burns Answer: o vary from slight reddening of the skin to full loss of tissue down to bone with black, charred areas...

Purdue Intro to Pest Management Final Exam Multiple Choice and Matching 100% Pass Be able to list several types of mechanical alterations used in subterranean termite control. o Use concrete or metal barriers. o Remove cellulose debris. o Eliminate moisture in and near. o Improve ventilation under structure. o Eliminate wood to soil contact. o Stainless mesh barriers. o Rock/sand particulate. o Nematodes and pathogenic fungi o Complete Metamorphosis Egg larvae pupa adult (An...

Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Exam Review: Turf & Landscape with Complete SolutionsWisconsin Pesticide Applicator Exam Review: Turf & Landscape with Complete Solutions Ch.1 List the general kinds of damage insect pests can cause - ANSWER-Chew on seeds, roots, leaves, stems, & fruits -Tunnel in roots, stems, & leaves -Suck plant juices -Promote gall formation and other malformations -Inject toxins into plants -Transmit diseases to plants -Create a nuisance for people Ch.1 Describe the...