2026 ALABAMA OTPC STUDY CARDS-COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+|LATEST 2026
VERSION!!!
Two characteristics which aid in distinguishing one insect from
another
Wings
Mouthparts
Explain the differences between the basic life cycles of insects
Some change only in size as they develop
Some change form slightly
Some change completely in form and size
Gradual Life Cycle
Eggs - Nymph - Adult
Also referred to "Simple"
Complete Life Cycle
Egg - Larva - Pupa - Adult
Three characteristics of mites, ticks and spiders
Eight jointed legs
Two body regions
Lack wings
pg. 1
,List four types of vertebrate animals that can be pests
Fish
Reptiles
Amphibians
Birds
List types of living organisms that cause plant diseases
Fungi
Bacteria
Viruses
Nematodes
Pest Control Methods
Resistant Varieties
Biological, Cultural, Physical, and Legal Control, Sanitation
Three main pest control strategies
Prevention
Suppression
Eradication
Dries up plant leaves and stems
Desiccant
Removes leaves to aid in harvesting
pg. 2
,Defoliant
Kills mites, ticks and spiders
Acaricide
Kills fungi
Fungicide
Kills rodents
Rodenticide
Kills bacteria
Bactericide
Kills nematodes
Nematicide
Kills weeds
Herbicide
Kills mites
Miticide
Kills insects
Insecticide
pg. 3
, Kills fish
Piscicide
Kills birds
Avicide
Keeps pests away
Repellent
Kills molluscs, such as slugs and snails
Molluscicide
Chemicals used to destroy, prevent, or control pests
Pesticide
Stops, speeds up, or otherwise changes normal plant processes
Plant growth regulator
Lures pests
Attractant
List three main ways a plant responds to infection by a plant disease
agent
Overdevelopment of tissue
Underdevelopment of tissue
pg. 4
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+|LATEST 2026
VERSION!!!
Two characteristics which aid in distinguishing one insect from
another
Wings
Mouthparts
Explain the differences between the basic life cycles of insects
Some change only in size as they develop
Some change form slightly
Some change completely in form and size
Gradual Life Cycle
Eggs - Nymph - Adult
Also referred to "Simple"
Complete Life Cycle
Egg - Larva - Pupa - Adult
Three characteristics of mites, ticks and spiders
Eight jointed legs
Two body regions
Lack wings
pg. 1
,List four types of vertebrate animals that can be pests
Fish
Reptiles
Amphibians
Birds
List types of living organisms that cause plant diseases
Fungi
Bacteria
Viruses
Nematodes
Pest Control Methods
Resistant Varieties
Biological, Cultural, Physical, and Legal Control, Sanitation
Three main pest control strategies
Prevention
Suppression
Eradication
Dries up plant leaves and stems
Desiccant
Removes leaves to aid in harvesting
pg. 2
,Defoliant
Kills mites, ticks and spiders
Acaricide
Kills fungi
Fungicide
Kills rodents
Rodenticide
Kills bacteria
Bactericide
Kills nematodes
Nematicide
Kills weeds
Herbicide
Kills mites
Miticide
Kills insects
Insecticide
pg. 3
, Kills fish
Piscicide
Kills birds
Avicide
Keeps pests away
Repellent
Kills molluscs, such as slugs and snails
Molluscicide
Chemicals used to destroy, prevent, or control pests
Pesticide
Stops, speeds up, or otherwise changes normal plant processes
Plant growth regulator
Lures pests
Attractant
List three main ways a plant responds to infection by a plant disease
agent
Overdevelopment of tissue
Underdevelopment of tissue
pg. 4
