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IPM Principle #1 determine the exact pest you are dealing with (or if
it's not a pest at all, but a problem with nutrition or
water, etc.)
healthy plants have fewer pest problems; are less likely to be
seriously damaged when pests do occur
use pesticides only when needed
indicator plants plants that are first affected by pests (example --
check rose bushes to see if you have a Japanese
beetle problem, as they are the first place they will
go)
Cultural control methods placement of plants, irrigation, fertilization
(choosing correct site is key)
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biological control the control of a pest by the introduction of a
natural enemy or predator, such as nematodes or
predator wasps
mechanical control physical removal of invasive species (hand-
weeding, trapping insects)
chemical control pesticides, herbicides
drift movement of pesticide through the air away from
target site
particle drift movement of droplets or dust away from target
area during pesticide application
vapor drift Movement of pesticides as gaseous vapors from
the target area (during or after application)
buffer a non-treated zone between target area and
sensitive areas, such as streams, ponds, and drains
pesticides in the soil Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
Goal of IPM program (Integrated to produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Pest Management)
hand lens for insect identification 5 power to 10 power
cultural practice for turgrass proper cultivar selected, proper site prep, mowing,
thatch removal, correct watering and fertilization
Fescue and Kentucky bluegrass cool season grass
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Georgia Pesticide Exam - Category 24 Questions
Exam Complete Test , Practice Questions, Verified
Answer Key, and Study Guide for (Latest 2026
Edition)
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Terms in this set (119)
IPM Principle #1 determine the exact pest you are dealing with (or if
it's not a pest at all, but a problem with nutrition or
water, etc.)
healthy plants have fewer pest problems; are less likely to be
seriously damaged when pests do occur
use pesticides only when needed
indicator plants plants that are first affected by pests (example --
check rose bushes to see if you have a Japanese
beetle problem, as they are the first place they will
go)
Cultural control methods placement of plants, irrigation, fertilization
(choosing correct site is key)
https://quizlet.com/1150973060/georgia-pesticide-exam-category-24-questions-exam-complete-test-practice-questions-verified-answer-key-and-study… 1/11
, 3/3/26, 10:10 AM Georgia Pesticide Exam - Category 24 Questions Exam Complete Test , Practice Questions, Verified Answer Key, and Study Guide …
biological control the control of a pest by the introduction of a
natural enemy or predator, such as nematodes or
predator wasps
mechanical control physical removal of invasive species (hand-
weeding, trapping insects)
chemical control pesticides, herbicides
drift movement of pesticide through the air away from
target site
particle drift movement of droplets or dust away from target
area during pesticide application
vapor drift Movement of pesticides as gaseous vapors from
the target area (during or after application)
buffer a non-treated zone between target area and
sensitive areas, such as streams, ponds, and drains
pesticides in the soil Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
Goal of IPM program (Integrated to produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Pest Management)
hand lens for insect identification 5 power to 10 power
cultural practice for turgrass proper cultivar selected, proper site prep, mowing,
thatch removal, correct watering and fertilization
Fescue and Kentucky bluegrass cool season grass
https://quizlet.com/1150973060/georgia-pesticide-exam-category-24-questions-exam-complete-test-practice-questions-verified-answer-key-and-study… 2/11
