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General Standards Test questions with correct answers What is the goal of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? Correct Answer-to optimize, not maximize pest control. What is the key to successful IPM? Correct Answer-Scouting What is NOT the goal of IPM? Correct Answer-Elimination of all pests What is ECONOMIC THRESHOLD? Correct Answer-the amount of pests or damage at which control should be used to prevent reaching economic injury level What is ECONOMIC INJURY LEVEL? Correct Answer-is the breakeven point at which cost of pest control is equal to revenue lost caused by pest what is an example of CULTURAL CONTROL? Correct Answer-to have dense, vigorous stand of turf grass that has been properly fertilized and mowed and is the best defense against weeds What type of pest does BTI control? Correct Answer-caterpillar pests What are the four reasons pesticides may fail to control a pest? Correct Answer-Applying the wrong pesticide Applying the pesticide when pest is not at susceptible stage Failing to apply the pesticide to where pest is located Applying pesticide to a resistant pest population What are some beneficial pests? Correct Answer-dragonflies, praying mantis, lacewings, lady beetles, and pararasitic wasps Noninfectious diseases Correct Answer-are generally the result of unfavorable conditions such as temp or moisture extremes. They CANNOT spread from one plant to another, and cannot be controlled by pesticides Who are not protected under federal law? Correct Answer-starlings, feral (wild) pigeons, and house sparrows What are the four elements necessary for the development of Infectious Plant Diseases? Correct Answer-Susceptible host Plant pathogen Favorable Environment Time When are plants easiest to control? Correct Answer-As seedlings Disiccant target pests Correct Answer-are plants to be dehydrated Active Ingediant Correct Answer-is the part of the formulation that is effective against the target pest Brand B 4EC Correct Answer-means the product is an emulsifiable concentrate product that contains 4 lbs of active ingrediant per gallon Microencapsulated (ME) insecticides Correct Answer-use special caution near beehives. Honeybees may carry along with pollen back to hive, where the released pesticide may poison entire beehive Tank Mix Order Correct Answer-**1/2 carrier + agitation** Wettable powders, DryFlowables, Water Dispersable Granules Emulsifiable concentrates Solutions, solution powder Penetrant and surfactants finally balance of carrier Fumigant Correct Answer-may start out as solid/liquid but turn to vapor/gas when applied Penetrant Correct Answer-are used specifically to