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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management
method?
Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest
management method
Genetic
Which statement about biological control methods are true?
Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in building is an example of which type of pest management
method?
Physical
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Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread
damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method?
Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
Planting weed and disease free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true?
The action threshold for a pest may be set at zero pest population density
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Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
It prevents states, tribes, territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted use pesticides
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration process?
To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true
Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management
method?
Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest
management method
Genetic
Which statement about biological control methods are true?
Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in building is an example of which type of pest management
method?
Physical
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,Private Pesticide Applicators Exam 3 2026-03-09
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread
damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method?
Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
Planting weed and disease free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true?
The action threshold for a pest may be set at zero pest population density
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Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
It prevents states, tribes, territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted use pesticides
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration process?
To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true
Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
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