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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
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pesticide management method? - Mechanical
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Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of
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which type of pest management method? - Genetic
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Which of the statements about biological control is true?
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a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control
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b) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies
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c) Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in
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biological control - a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is
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recommended in bio control
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Sealing building cracks and small openings is an example of what kind of pest management
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method? - Physical
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Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
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a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
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b) They use naturally derived or synthesized chemicals to control pests
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c) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries - a)
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They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
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,Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or
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widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management
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method? - Regulatory
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Which statements about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
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a) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
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b) Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program
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c) Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests - a) The goal is to
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prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
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Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
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a) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
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b) Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations
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c) Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area - a) Planting weed-
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and disease-free seed on an athletic field
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Which statement about action thresholds is true?
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a) The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level
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b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
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c) In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics
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than aesthetics - b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population
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density
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Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
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a) An insect that has 1 generation per year
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c) Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect - b) Continual use of pesticides
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from the same chemical class
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Which statement about FIFRA is false?
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a) it provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program
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b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than
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federal regulations
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c) it allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations - b) it
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prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than federal
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regulations
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Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
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a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
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b) They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs
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c) they are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered species -
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a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
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What is the purpose of the registration and reregistration process? - To provide evidence that
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the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment
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T/F- Approved pesticide labels have the force of law - True
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Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances?
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a) Research data completely independent of the pesticide manufacturer
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b) The anticipated volume of product to be sold in any given year
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, c) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products - c) The toxicity of the pesticide
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and its breakdown products
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Under federal law, which is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties?
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a) Allowing a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator to apply RUPs
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b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
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c) Keeping inadequate records of employees who received training on the proper use of
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pesticides - b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or
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labeling
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Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? - WPS (Workers
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protection standard)
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Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to
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humans and the environment? - Minimum risk pesticides
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The active ingredient in Tempo20WP is listed as β-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-
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phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does
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the term "Cylfuthrin" represent? - The common name
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Which statements about pesticide label names and ingredients is true?
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a) Both the active ingredients and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name
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b) various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain
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the same active ingredient
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manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same
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active ingredient
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What is the purpose of the signal word? - Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to
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humans and animals
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Applicator Exam g g
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
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pesticide management method? - Mechanical
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Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of
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which type of pest management method? - Genetic
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Which of the statements about biological control is true?
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a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control
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b) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies
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c) Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in
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biological control - a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is
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recommended in bio control
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Sealing building cracks and small openings is an example of what kind of pest management
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method? - Physical
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Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
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a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
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b) They use naturally derived or synthesized chemicals to control pests
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c) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries - a)
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They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
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,Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or
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widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management
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method? - Regulatory
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Which statements about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
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a) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
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b) Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program
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c) Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests - a) The goal is to
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prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
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Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
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a) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
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b) Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations
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c) Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area - a) Planting weed-
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and disease-free seed on an athletic field
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Which statement about action thresholds is true?
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a) The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level
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b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
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c) In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics
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than aesthetics - b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population
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density
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Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
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a) An insect that has 1 generation per year
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,b) Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
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c) Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect - b) Continual use of pesticides
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from the same chemical class
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Which statement about FIFRA is false?
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a) it provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program
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b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than
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federal regulations
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c) it allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations - b) it
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prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than federal
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regulations
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Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
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a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
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b) They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs
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c) they are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered species -
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a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
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What is the purpose of the registration and reregistration process? - To provide evidence that
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the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment
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T/F- Approved pesticide labels have the force of law - True
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Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances?
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a) Research data completely independent of the pesticide manufacturer
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b) The anticipated volume of product to be sold in any given year
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, c) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products - c) The toxicity of the pesticide
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and its breakdown products
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Under federal law, which is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties?
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a) Allowing a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator to apply RUPs
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b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
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c) Keeping inadequate records of employees who received training on the proper use of
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pesticides - b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or
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labeling
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Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? - WPS (Workers
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protection standard)
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Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to
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humans and the environment? - Minimum risk pesticides
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The active ingredient in Tempo20WP is listed as β-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-
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phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does
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the term "Cylfuthrin" represent? - The common name
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Which statements about pesticide label names and ingredients is true?
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a) Both the active ingredients and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name
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b) various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain
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the same active ingredient
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c) Common names are those officially accepted by the manufacturer - b) various
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manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same
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active ingredient
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What is the purpose of the signal word? - Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to
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humans and animals
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