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PA Pesticide Applicator Exam Core Info
QUESTION
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement?
Answer:
Mandatory
QUESTION
Abiotic factors
Answer:
natural control measures within the environment.
EX: climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features.
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QUESTION
Action threshold
Answer:
the predetermined level at which pest control is needed
QUESTION
Adsorption
Answer:
The process in which a pesticide binds to soil particles
QUESTION
Bioaccumulation
Answer:
The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living
organism.
QUESTION
Biological Control
Answer:
The use of natural enemies to control pests.
EX: Predators, Parasites, Pathogens
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