Insect pest control - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What type of pesticide is used in right of way to control and preserve plant growth in an area? - Preventative Fungicides 14. Areas along and between rail road tracks are kept free of plant and weeds for which of the following reasons? - Preventative of a fire 15. Why is it important to maintain native vegetation beyond a roads recovery zone? - Improve the areas aesthetics 16. Structural control of right of way pest management may use which of the following? - Concrete and asphalt 17. Wh...

Abiotic disorder - Answer- A non-pest plant stress such as improper nutrition, too much or too little water, winter or frost injury Action threshold - Answer- The pest density at which action (such as pesticide application) is justified to prevent further damage. Adelgid - Answer- An insect closely related to aphids that feed on conifers. Their feeding often causes galls to form. Aesthetic injury level - Answer- The point at which damage from a pest becomes noticeable enough to negative...

Ornamental and Shade Tree Pesticide (PA Category 6) Questions and Answers Already Passed Define "Vapor Drift" and what impacts it most The movement of pesticide as a gas or vapor during or after an application; Temperature and Volatility Define "Particle Drift" and what impacts it most The movement of fine particles through the air when pesticide is applied; Droplet size and Wind What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? 5 to 10 power Define "P...

CDFA IPM Exam 2023/2024 (Revised) A+. 2,4-D is used to control? - ANSWER annual broadleaf weeds in crops Spry Oil Properties - ANSWER High Viscosity in Summer with high heat: Less Phytotoxic Low Viscosity in Winter with low heat: Heavier Oil What is 2-4D amine? - ANSWER Salt What are IGR? - ANSWER Insect Growth Regulators, Mimic natural hormones and interfere with growth Herbicides adsorbs/binds to which kind of soil? - ANSWER Soil with high organic/clay content and Low pH, high temperat...

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam Core Info with correct answers 2023Bioaccumulation The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism. Biomagnification Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain abiotic factors natural control measures within the environment. EX: climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features. Biological Control The use of natural enemies to control pests. EX: Predators, ...

Under EPA's Endangered Species Act it is a Federal offense to use a pesticide in a manner that results in the death of an endangered species under which of the following conditions? - ANSWER-When the species is located in its protected habitat Individuals with a noncommercial applicator license in Utah are legally required to keep a record of all applications involving the use of what type of pesticides? - ANSWER-Restricted use pesticides Which of the following is an example of a natural ...

Turf & Landscape (3.0) Questions and Answers Already Passed What is a symptom of damage from an insect with piecing-sucking mouth-parts? Yellowed Leaves What is the best reason to know the type of METAMORPHOSIS the target pest goes through? To target the most vulnerable life stage. When are eastern tent caterpillars MOST ACTIVE? April through early June. How many seed leaves do broad-leaves have when they emerge from the soil? Two. Annual weeds reproduce by__________. Seeds. ...

Commercial Ground Applicator - Answer- anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for compensation Public Operator - Answer- Anyone who applies or supervises the application of pesticides for government agencies Pesticide Dealer - Answer- Any individual who sells restricted-use pesticides to certified or licensed end-users Aerial Applicator - Answer- An individual who applies pesticides by aircraft Pest Control Consultant - Answer- Anyone who offers or supplies technical adv...

1B Insect Management Iowa Test Guide 2024. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - correct answer information-intensive, decision-making process that identifies & reduces risks from pests & pest management strategies components of IPM - correct answer correct identification of pest, accurate monitoring & measurement of the population, economic assessment of the damage & selection of environmentally sound management tactics characteristics which are important for identification - correct ...