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Iowa Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management Category 3 OT VERIFIED 100% PASS SOLUTIONS REVISED 2023//2024 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 app...

Varieties of grass containing endophyte fungi are an example of: - Answer- Plant resistance. Raking, thatch removal and aeration are examples of: - Answer- Cultural controls. Hand removal, traps, barriers and repellents are examples of: - Answer- Mechanical and physical controls. Example of a turfgrass disease that can be managed with hand removal techniques: - Answer- Slime mold. Turf cannot at the same time benefit from biological control methods and be pest free because: - Answer-...

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...

Continuing education unit - Answer- approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the total of 16 CEUs required for ornamental and turf pest control applicator recertification Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Answer- the agency that administers the Florida Pesticide Law (Chapter 487) Florida Pesticide Law - Answer- The law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Ser...

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...

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...

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...

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...