Agricultural Plant Pest Control
Examination Questions and Correct
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Considered the number one insect
pest of alfalfa throughout Kansas - correct answeralfalfa weevil
May feed on plants but the main
concern is that toxin produced by
this insect may be toxic to horses - correct answerblister beetle
Dry years seem to favor survival
of this pest which can damage the
crop from mid- to late summer - correct answergrasshopper
This insect is often overlooked
by growers but probably causes
considerable damage - correct answerpotato leafhopper
The main problem associated with
this pest is larval feeding on roots
which may cause lodging. The
insect is - correct answercorn rootworm
These insects seem to be slowly
migrating from east to west across
Kansas. The insect is - correct answerJapanese beetle
Damage from this insect usually
occurs within the first two weeks
of planting but mainly in eastern
Kansas. This insect is - correct answerblack cutworm
These insects often migrate from
maturing wheat fields to suck
plant juice from seedling corn.
, The insect is - correct answerchinch bugs
Pest information from traditional
cotton-producing states can help
guide Kansas cotton producers but
adjustments will need to be made
because - correct answerthe growing season is shorter
Damage occurs as these insects
move from maturing wheat fields.
These insects are - correct answerthrips
Damage occurs if these insects
migrate from maturing wheat
fields to suck juice from seedling sorghum
plants: These insects are - correct answerchinch bugs
Larval feeding by this insect often
causes a "blasted" appearance to
sorghum heads. These insects are - correct answersorghum midge
Early season stalk tunneling by
these insects may cause late season
lodging. These insects are - correct answersugarcane rootstock weevils
These insects seem to feed on
sorghum as a last resort but may
cause yield loss if they feed on
developing grain. These insects are - correct answerfalse chinch bugs
These pests may feed on plants
and may transmit bean pod mottle
virus. They are - correct answerbean leaf beetle
These pests are very common later
in the season and their leaf feeding
causes grower concern but they are
often controlled by a white fungus.
They are - correct answergreen cloverworms
These pests were first detected
in Kansas in 2002. They are - correct answersoybean aphids
Both adults and nymphs may feed
on beans inside the pod causing
shrunken and deformed beans.
Examination Questions and Correct
Answers Latest update 2026 Q&A |
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Considered the number one insect
pest of alfalfa throughout Kansas - correct answeralfalfa weevil
May feed on plants but the main
concern is that toxin produced by
this insect may be toxic to horses - correct answerblister beetle
Dry years seem to favor survival
of this pest which can damage the
crop from mid- to late summer - correct answergrasshopper
This insect is often overlooked
by growers but probably causes
considerable damage - correct answerpotato leafhopper
The main problem associated with
this pest is larval feeding on roots
which may cause lodging. The
insect is - correct answercorn rootworm
These insects seem to be slowly
migrating from east to west across
Kansas. The insect is - correct answerJapanese beetle
Damage from this insect usually
occurs within the first two weeks
of planting but mainly in eastern
Kansas. This insect is - correct answerblack cutworm
These insects often migrate from
maturing wheat fields to suck
plant juice from seedling corn.
, The insect is - correct answerchinch bugs
Pest information from traditional
cotton-producing states can help
guide Kansas cotton producers but
adjustments will need to be made
because - correct answerthe growing season is shorter
Damage occurs as these insects
move from maturing wheat fields.
These insects are - correct answerthrips
Damage occurs if these insects
migrate from maturing wheat
fields to suck juice from seedling sorghum
plants: These insects are - correct answerchinch bugs
Larval feeding by this insect often
causes a "blasted" appearance to
sorghum heads. These insects are - correct answersorghum midge
Early season stalk tunneling by
these insects may cause late season
lodging. These insects are - correct answersugarcane rootstock weevils
These insects seem to feed on
sorghum as a last resort but may
cause yield loss if they feed on
developing grain. These insects are - correct answerfalse chinch bugs
These pests may feed on plants
and may transmit bean pod mottle
virus. They are - correct answerbean leaf beetle
These pests are very common later
in the season and their leaf feeding
causes grower concern but they are
often controlled by a white fungus.
They are - correct answergreen cloverworms
These pests were first detected
in Kansas in 2002. They are - correct answersoybean aphids
Both adults and nymphs may feed
on beans inside the pod causing
shrunken and deformed beans.
