Pesticide Applicator Question and answers (latest update )rated A+

Pest - Answer- An undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances Pathogens - Answer- Disease causing organisms Four Main Groups of Pest Organisms - Answer- 1. Weeds 2. Invertebrates 3. Pathogens 4. Vertebrates Weed - Answer- Undesirable plant Invertebrate Examples - Answer- Insects, mites, ticks, spiders, snails, slugs Pathogen Examples - Answer- Bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes, mycoplasmas, and other microorganisms Vertebrate Examples - Answer- Birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, rodents, and other mammals Importance of Pest Identification - Answer- Applicators can learn about its life cycle, behavior, characteristic damage, factors that favor its development, susceptible life stages, and known control methods. Could cause pest control success or failure. 6 Pest Management Methods - Answer- 1. Biological 2. Chemical 3. Cultural 4. Genetic 5. Mechanical/Physical 6. Regulatory Biological Control - Answer- Use of natural enemies to control pests. Avicide - Answer- Control or repel pest birds Bactericide - Answer- Control bacteria Chemosterilants - Answer- Sterilize insects or pest vertebrates