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Mechanical control Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an examples of which
type of pest management method?
Physical/Environmental Control Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage
from mold is an example of which type of pest management method?
Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is Which statement is TRUE about biological control methods?
a recommended practice in biological control
Exclusion Sealing cracks and crevices and small opening in buildings is an example of which
type of mechanical control method?
Cultural practices after the environment, the condition of Which statement is TRUE about cultural control practices?
the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress
an infestation.
Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine Which state is TRUE about regulatory pest control?
regulatory agencies.
The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically Which statement is TRUE about pest management strategies in IPM?
acceptable levels.
Planting weed- and disease-free seed. Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
The action threshold for a pest may be set t a zero pest Which statement is true about action thresholds?
population density.
Continual use of the same pesticides or pesticides from Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
the same chemical class
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing pesticide products
for use in the United States?
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) Which federal law governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and
feed products?
Food Quality Protection Agency (FQPA) Which federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards?
State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than Which statement about FIFRA is FALSE?
those of FIFRA
10 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water. Experimental use permits required under Section 5 of FIFRA can be used when
conducting experimental field tests on new pesticides on:
True. Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations.
Testing of pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is Which statement about the requirements of the FQPA is TRUE?
required under the FQPA
A label statement advising applicators to consult a county Under the federal Endangered Species Protection Program, what must be on
bulletin to determine if they must take any special pesticide products that might adversely affect an endangered species?
precautionary measures when using the product.