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IPM and Pesticide Management: Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Pest Management

Exam questions and answers on integrated pest management (ipm) and pesticide management, covering topics such as pest identification, pesticide persistence, economic thresholds, prevention vs suppression, pesticide modes of action, and pesticide regulations. It is a valuable resource for individuals preparing for pesticide certification exams.

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Download IPM and Pesticide Management: Exam Questions and Answers and more Exams Pest Management in PDF only on Docsity! MDARD Pesticide Core Exam Questions And Answers Define "pest" - correct answer An undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. What are the four main groups of pests? (ex?) - correct answer 1. Weeds (undesirable plants) 2. Invertebrates (insects, mites, ticks, spiders, snails, slugs) 3. Disease agents or pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes, etc.) 4. Vertebrates (birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and rodents/other mammals) What is the importance of pest identification in pest control? - correct answer Pest species have different physical forms depending on the life cycle stage or the time of year, you don't want to spray the wrong chemical for the wrong pest What are the six general pest management methods? - correct answer 1. Biological control 2. Chemical control 3. Cultural control (mulching/cover crops for weeds) MDARD Pesticide Core Exam Questions And Answers 4. Genetic control (genetically modified for resistance) 5. Mechanical/Physical control (traps, fencing, mulch, etc.) 6. Regulatory control (quarantine & eradication) Define "integrated pest management" (IPM) - correct answer A pest management strategy that utilizes a wide range of pest control methods or tactics. Goal = prevent pests from reaching economically or aesthetically What are the five benefits of using IPM? - correct answer 1. IPM helps to keep a balanced ecosystem 2. Pesticides can be ineffective 3. IPM can save money 4. IPM promotes a healthy environment 5. IPM maintains a good public image How can using one or more control options improve pest control? - correct answer It can help prevent pests from multiplying, especially if the pest is pesticide resistant. Overall makes things easier to the pesticide applicator. MDARD Pesticide Core Exam Questions And Answers Herbicides (weeds), insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, nematicides, ovicides (destroys eggs), Pheromones (attracts insects), piscicides (control pest fish), predacides (control predatory vertebrates), repellents, rodenticides Components of IPM - correct answer 1. Identify the pest and understand it's biology 2. Monitor the pest to be managed 3. Develop the pest management goal 4. Implement the IPM program 5. Record and evaluate results Why and how are pesticides regulated in the United States? - correct answer Pesticides are hazardous substances that MDARD Pesticide Core Exam Questions And Answers can cause serious harm if used improperly. They are regulated to utilize their benefits while protecting public health and welfare and preventing harm to the environment. They are regulated by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) which regulates the production, transportation, sale, use, and disposal of pesticides. (labels too) What is the importance of knowing/following federal laws and regulations related to pesticide use? - correct answer It is a violation of federal law to use any pesticide registered by EPA in a manner inconsistent of its labeling, however with a few exclusions. Other than that, you can cause serious harm/damage to yourself and the environment around you. Why are certain pesticides classified under restricted use? - correct answer It exceeds one or more human health toxicity criteria or based on other regulatory standards. i.e. can be hazardous to non target organisms or ecosystems or can cause unreasonable harm to human health and/or the environment without such restriction. What is the difference between restricted-use (RUP) and general-use pesticide classifications? - MDARD Pesticide Core Exam Questions And Answers correct answer The general public can buy general-use (or unclassified use) pesticides without special permits or restrictions, but a certification is needed by the individual to buy restricted use pesticides. What is the importance of maintaining accurate records of pesticide applications and employee training? - correct answer Private applicators vs. Commercial applicators - correct answer Private applicators - certified applicators who use or supervise the use of any RUP for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity on their own property or property they rent or lease. Commercial applicators - individuals who use or supervise the use of any RUP for any purpose on any property except for those listed under the definition of a private applicator. Tolerance - correct answer maximum pesticide residue limit that may legally remain on or in treated crops and animals or animal products sold for food or feed Reregistration - correct answer EPA's one time program to review older MDARD Pesticide Core Exam Questions And Answers 2,2dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? - correct answer The common name With pesticide label names.. - correct answer Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient. What is the purpose of the signal word? - correct answer Indicates the products relative acute toxicity to humans and animals. The routes of entry statement, "extremely hazardous by skin contact - rapidly absorbed through the skin," on a label would most likely carry which signal word? - correct answer DANGER. "Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a - correct answer Specific action statement Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under - correct answer Directions for use MDARD Pesticide Core Exam Questions And Answers "If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement? - correct answer Mandatory Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides and providing them upon request? - correct answer The product manufacturer The name "X-Pest 5G" on a pesticide label indicates a - correct answer Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient What is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid? - correct answer Suspension What liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (often 1% or less per unit volume)? - correct answer Ready-to-use (low concentrate) solution (RTU) What liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient? - correct answer Ultra-low volume (ULV) MDARD Pesticide Core Exam Questions And Answers What is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations? - correct answer Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump parts, and other surfaces to deteriorate What dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading? - correct answer Water-dispersible granule (WDG) or dry flowable (DF) What type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape? - correct answer Pellet What is an advantage of micro encapsulated materials? - correct answer Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness What type of adjuvant functions as a wetting agent and spreader (i.e., physically altering the surface tension of spray droplets)? - correct answer Surfactant