Michigan Pesticide Applicator License Core
Commercial Questions and
Answers 100% Correct
, Which statement about biological control methods is true? - ANSWER-Modifying the environment to
enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control.
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of
pest management method? - ANSWER-Genetic
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - ANSWER-They reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, and survival.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of pest
management method? - ANSWER-Physical
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest
management method? - ANSWER-Mechanical
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? - ANSWER- Planting weed - and
disease-free seed on an athletic field.
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - ANSWER-Continual use of pesticides
from the same chemical class.
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread
damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method? - ANSWER-
Regulatory
Which statement about action thresholds is true? - ANSWER-The action threshold for a pest may be set
at a zero pest population density.
Which statement about pest management strategies in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is true? -
ANSWER-The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
In Michigan, commercial applicators do not have to maintain records or general-use pesticides but
must keep records of restricted-use pesticides for three years following the application. T/F - ANSWER-
False
Commercial Questions and
Answers 100% Correct
, Which statement about biological control methods is true? - ANSWER-Modifying the environment to
enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control.
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of
pest management method? - ANSWER-Genetic
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - ANSWER-They reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, and survival.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of pest
management method? - ANSWER-Physical
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest
management method? - ANSWER-Mechanical
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? - ANSWER- Planting weed - and
disease-free seed on an athletic field.
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - ANSWER-Continual use of pesticides
from the same chemical class.
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread
damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method? - ANSWER-
Regulatory
Which statement about action thresholds is true? - ANSWER-The action threshold for a pest may be set
at a zero pest population density.
Which statement about pest management strategies in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is true? -
ANSWER-The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
In Michigan, commercial applicators do not have to maintain records or general-use pesticides but
must keep records of restricted-use pesticides for three years following the application. T/F - ANSWER-
False
