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VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE
APPLICATORS CORE Exam; Certified Actual
Exam With Verified Questions And Correct
Answers
Explain the difference between key pests, occasional pests and
secondary pests - Correct-Answer-Key pests are nearly always present
and require regular control. occasional pests are migratory or cyclical
and require intermittent control. secondary pests require control only
under certain conditions, such as the elimination of a key pest or the
absence of a natural host.
what should you do first if you see damage to a plant, animal, or
valuable product/ - Correct-Answer-identify the cause
what should you do first if you discover a pest that may need to be
controlled? - Correct-Answer-make sure the pest is actually responsible
for the damage. then accurately identify the pest
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how can pest identification help you develop a good pest control
strategy? - Correct-Answer-it allows you to determine basic
information about the pest, including its life-cycle and when it is most
susceptible to control measures.
name the 5 basic pest groups - Correct-Answer-weeds, parasites and
diseases, mollusks, arthropods, and vertebrates.
why do weeds present such a challenge to pest managers? - Correct-
Answer-weeds are often hardy, aggressive, and tolerant of harsh
conditions. many produce large numbers of seeds which can spread
over a wide area and remain dormant for a long time.
how can you tell a monocot from a dicot? - Correct-Answer-monocots
(sedges and grasses) have one cotyledon, parallel leaf veins, flower
parts in multiples of 3 and fibrous roots. Dicots have 2 cotyledons,
broad leaves with netted veination, and flower parts in multiples of 4
and 5 and usually have taproots.
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name the pathogens that cause most plant and animal diseases -
Correct-Answer-fungi, bacteria, mycoplasma, and viruses
how can you slow down or limit pesticide resistance? - Correct-Answer-
1. rotate MOAs
2. use pesticides that target multiple sites in a pest
3. use new or altered pesticides
4. treat alternate generations of pests
5. use non chemical control methods where feasible
explain the difference between the words "label" and "labeling" -
Correct-Answer-The label is the information printed on tor attached to
the pesticide container. labeling includes the label itself, plus all other
info recieved from the manufacturer about the product
what is registration of a pesticide - Correct-Answer-the ongoing review
of a registered pesticide to assess the risks and benefits associated with
VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE
APPLICATORS CORE Exam; Certified Actual
Exam With Verified Questions And Correct
Answers
Explain the difference between key pests, occasional pests and
secondary pests - Correct-Answer-Key pests are nearly always present
and require regular control. occasional pests are migratory or cyclical
and require intermittent control. secondary pests require control only
under certain conditions, such as the elimination of a key pest or the
absence of a natural host.
what should you do first if you see damage to a plant, animal, or
valuable product/ - Correct-Answer-identify the cause
what should you do first if you discover a pest that may need to be
controlled? - Correct-Answer-make sure the pest is actually responsible
for the damage. then accurately identify the pest
,2|Page
how can pest identification help you develop a good pest control
strategy? - Correct-Answer-it allows you to determine basic
information about the pest, including its life-cycle and when it is most
susceptible to control measures.
name the 5 basic pest groups - Correct-Answer-weeds, parasites and
diseases, mollusks, arthropods, and vertebrates.
why do weeds present such a challenge to pest managers? - Correct-
Answer-weeds are often hardy, aggressive, and tolerant of harsh
conditions. many produce large numbers of seeds which can spread
over a wide area and remain dormant for a long time.
how can you tell a monocot from a dicot? - Correct-Answer-monocots
(sedges and grasses) have one cotyledon, parallel leaf veins, flower
parts in multiples of 3 and fibrous roots. Dicots have 2 cotyledons,
broad leaves with netted veination, and flower parts in multiples of 4
and 5 and usually have taproots.
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name the pathogens that cause most plant and animal diseases -
Correct-Answer-fungi, bacteria, mycoplasma, and viruses
how can you slow down or limit pesticide resistance? - Correct-Answer-
1. rotate MOAs
2. use pesticides that target multiple sites in a pest
3. use new or altered pesticides
4. treat alternate generations of pests
5. use non chemical control methods where feasible
explain the difference between the words "label" and "labeling" -
Correct-Answer-The label is the information printed on tor attached to
the pesticide container. labeling includes the label itself, plus all other
info recieved from the manufacturer about the product
what is registration of a pesticide - Correct-Answer-the ongoing review
of a registered pesticide to assess the risks and benefits associated with
