MICHIGAN PESTICIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WIT COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
is the use of all available tactics or strategies to manage pests so that acceptable
control can be achieved
integrated pest management
why must weeds and woody plants be managed on right of way?
safe, useable, attractive, economical to maintain, and not harming to the environment of
the surrounding areas
The first component of an effective management program is pest identification?
true
When identifying the pest, what other information should be collected about the
pest?
life cycles, physiology, reproductive potential, past control measures
List several examples of different sites that might have site specific requirements
Urban areas may require little to no pesticide application use due to drift
Surrounding orchards around your orchard may mean having a buffer strip for
unintended drift
Why should you monitor your control strategies? What information should be
recorded?
, In order to avoid ineffective, costly, environmentally adverse results. Info should include
control measures, rates, date and time of applications, environmental conditions,
problems/damages, etc.
List the four categories of control methods and briefly explain each.
Biological: using biological predators of the a pest for control
Cultural: creating favorable conditions for control
Mechanical: physical removal
Chemical: Pesticide use
how does shading work as a cultural control? where is it often used?
Aquatic plants can be shaded out using black plastic or black dye to shade out sunlight.
How have public attitudes changed about vegetation and its control in rights-of-
way?
A more selective approach is taken in that only certain species are undesirable and the
others are on the rights-of-way for benefit.
Why is it important to protect wetlands?
Wetlands provide habitat for wildlife, improve water quality, prevent erosion, and provide
water storage during flooding events.
List the four stages of weed development and briefly describe each.
Seedling: small plant start
Vegetative: rapid growth
Seed production: energy produced to create seeds for reproduction
Maturity: little/no energy production
List the three plant types and briefly describe each.
ANSWERS WIT COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
is the use of all available tactics or strategies to manage pests so that acceptable
control can be achieved
integrated pest management
why must weeds and woody plants be managed on right of way?
safe, useable, attractive, economical to maintain, and not harming to the environment of
the surrounding areas
The first component of an effective management program is pest identification?
true
When identifying the pest, what other information should be collected about the
pest?
life cycles, physiology, reproductive potential, past control measures
List several examples of different sites that might have site specific requirements
Urban areas may require little to no pesticide application use due to drift
Surrounding orchards around your orchard may mean having a buffer strip for
unintended drift
Why should you monitor your control strategies? What information should be
recorded?
, In order to avoid ineffective, costly, environmentally adverse results. Info should include
control measures, rates, date and time of applications, environmental conditions,
problems/damages, etc.
List the four categories of control methods and briefly explain each.
Biological: using biological predators of the a pest for control
Cultural: creating favorable conditions for control
Mechanical: physical removal
Chemical: Pesticide use
how does shading work as a cultural control? where is it often used?
Aquatic plants can be shaded out using black plastic or black dye to shade out sunlight.
How have public attitudes changed about vegetation and its control in rights-of-
way?
A more selective approach is taken in that only certain species are undesirable and the
others are on the rights-of-way for benefit.
Why is it important to protect wetlands?
Wetlands provide habitat for wildlife, improve water quality, prevent erosion, and provide
water storage during flooding events.
List the four stages of weed development and briefly describe each.
Seedling: small plant start
Vegetative: rapid growth
Seed production: energy produced to create seeds for reproduction
Maturity: little/no energy production
List the three plant types and briefly describe each.
