5/17/25, 10:19 AM Laws and Regulations -QAL MOST RECENT COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |…
Scheduled maintenance: May 18, 2025 from 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM
Laws and Regulations -QAL MOST RECENT
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
|COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |A+ GRADED |100%
CORRECT!!
Save
Terms in this set (401)
the incorporation of various pest control techniques
Define Integrated Pest in a way that minimizes effects on human and
Management environmental health while maximizing reductions to
pest populations
pests that cause major damage on a regular basis;
What is a key pest?
require regular control efforts to prevent damage
What is an occasional become pests once in a while due to life cycles,
pest? environmental conditions, or result of human activity
normally not problem pests but become
What is a secondary
problematic after key pests are controlled; can/will
pest?
cause damage after control of key pests
Stopping pest populations before damage or
Define prevention of treatment thresholds; weed/disease free seeding
pests. and mediums, disease/insect resistant genetics,
sanitation practices, natural enemies
reduction of pest populations below economic
Define suppression of injury threshold/to tolerable levels; can lower pest
pests. populations so natural enemies can maintain
control; releasing biological agents, cultivation, etc.
https://quizlet.com/1045012303/laws-and-regulations-qal-most-recent-comprehensive-questions-and-answers-complete-solutions-a-graded-100-… 1/57
,5/17/25, 10:19 AM Laws and Regulations -QAL MOST RECENT COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |…
total elimination of pest from designated area; very
Define eradication of expensive and often limited success; eradication
pests. rarely supported unless it is an exotic or introduced
pest
When damages from pests effect the economic
Define economic injury
return of the product; pesticide applications often
thresholds.
based off of these thresholds
detection and tracking of development of pests; key
to building effective management programs; verifies
Describe monitoring and pest presence and helps predict outbreaks; helps
its importance. observe habits, life cycles, natural enemies, properly
time applications, assess effectiveness of control
measures
Identification, monitoring, use of EIL to determine
Five components of all
management, prevention, and combining
IPM programs?
management tools when needed
What are the IPM biological, chemical, mechanical/physical, cultural
methods/control
options?
use of living control agents/natural enemies to
Define biological control
control pest populations; parasites, pathogens,
methods?
predators, competitors
use of naturally occurring or synthetic pesticides;
only used when necessary in combination with other
Define chemical control
methods; use of most selective pesticides to
methods
minimize detrimental effects to humans or
environment
Define kill pest directly or make the environment
mechanical/physical unsuitable; ex.) rodent traps, mowing, sterilization,
controls screens for birds
reduce pest establishment, reproduction, dispersal,
Define cultural controls
and survival; ex.) changing irrigation, crop rotation
Explain importance of monitor after every treatment to learn if control
evaluating pest activity was successful; to ensure levels reach
management results. tolerable levels and control was successful
https://quizlet.com/1045012303/laws-and-regulations-qal-most-recent-comprehensive-questions-and-answers-complete-solutions-a-graded-100-… 2/57
,5/17/25, 10:19 AM Laws and Regulations -QAL MOST RECENT COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |…
What IPM method of mechanical/physical
control is exclusion?
form of biological control; rearing and releasing of
natural enemies that are probably naturally
What is augmentation?
occurring in the area but natural populations are too
low to effectively control pest
What pest control prevention
approach should you use
if environmental
conditions are beginning
to favor the development
of disease?
What pest control suppression
approach should you use
if pest populations need
to be lowered so natural
enemies can take over
and maintain control?
What pest control eradication
approach should you use
if an invasive species is
threatening crops in a
new area?
Use of barriers, screens, exclusion
fences, mesh is known
as...
Why is it important to Successful control efforts must coincide with pest's
track the life stage of most vulnerable life stage
pests you are trying to
control?
Monitor after every whether the control activity was successful
treatment to learn...
https://quizlet.com/1045012303/laws-and-regulations-qal-most-recent-comprehensive-questions-and-answers-complete-solutions-a-graded-100-… 3/57
, 5/17/25, 10:19 AM Laws and Regulations -QAL MOST RECENT COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |…
Environmental Protection Agency - regulates all
aspects of pesticide registration, sale, and use at
EPA federal levels thru laws in FIFRA; oversees and
reviews state regulatory programs for compliance
with federal requirements like WPS
Department of Pesticide Regulation - state lead
agency for developing and implementing regulatory
programs; regulates all aspects of sales and use to
DPR
protect public and environment; includes certifying
and licensing individuals and enforcing laws and
regulations
County Agricultural Commissioners - certifies
CAC private pesticide applicators and enforces local
pesticide use laws and regulations
University of California Statewide Integrated Pest
Management Program - works with DPR to develop
UC IPM certification study guides, exam questions, safety
education, management guidelines, and other
information
California Dept of Food and Agriculture - ensures
CDFA
state food safety; protects from invasive species
Structural Pest Control Board - certifies and licenses
SPCB
pest control applicators and businesses
California Department of Public Health - Vector
CDPH
borne disease section
What are the lead U.S. EPA and DPR
pesticide regulatory
agencies responsible for
creating and enforcing
pesticide laws and
regulations?
https://quizlet.com/1045012303/laws-and-regulations-qal-most-recent-comprehensive-questions-and-answers-complete-solutions-a-graded-100-… 4/57
Scheduled maintenance: May 18, 2025 from 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM
Laws and Regulations -QAL MOST RECENT
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
|COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |A+ GRADED |100%
CORRECT!!
Save
Terms in this set (401)
the incorporation of various pest control techniques
Define Integrated Pest in a way that minimizes effects on human and
Management environmental health while maximizing reductions to
pest populations
pests that cause major damage on a regular basis;
What is a key pest?
require regular control efforts to prevent damage
What is an occasional become pests once in a while due to life cycles,
pest? environmental conditions, or result of human activity
normally not problem pests but become
What is a secondary
problematic after key pests are controlled; can/will
pest?
cause damage after control of key pests
Stopping pest populations before damage or
Define prevention of treatment thresholds; weed/disease free seeding
pests. and mediums, disease/insect resistant genetics,
sanitation practices, natural enemies
reduction of pest populations below economic
Define suppression of injury threshold/to tolerable levels; can lower pest
pests. populations so natural enemies can maintain
control; releasing biological agents, cultivation, etc.
https://quizlet.com/1045012303/laws-and-regulations-qal-most-recent-comprehensive-questions-and-answers-complete-solutions-a-graded-100-… 1/57
,5/17/25, 10:19 AM Laws and Regulations -QAL MOST RECENT COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |…
total elimination of pest from designated area; very
Define eradication of expensive and often limited success; eradication
pests. rarely supported unless it is an exotic or introduced
pest
When damages from pests effect the economic
Define economic injury
return of the product; pesticide applications often
thresholds.
based off of these thresholds
detection and tracking of development of pests; key
to building effective management programs; verifies
Describe monitoring and pest presence and helps predict outbreaks; helps
its importance. observe habits, life cycles, natural enemies, properly
time applications, assess effectiveness of control
measures
Identification, monitoring, use of EIL to determine
Five components of all
management, prevention, and combining
IPM programs?
management tools when needed
What are the IPM biological, chemical, mechanical/physical, cultural
methods/control
options?
use of living control agents/natural enemies to
Define biological control
control pest populations; parasites, pathogens,
methods?
predators, competitors
use of naturally occurring or synthetic pesticides;
only used when necessary in combination with other
Define chemical control
methods; use of most selective pesticides to
methods
minimize detrimental effects to humans or
environment
Define kill pest directly or make the environment
mechanical/physical unsuitable; ex.) rodent traps, mowing, sterilization,
controls screens for birds
reduce pest establishment, reproduction, dispersal,
Define cultural controls
and survival; ex.) changing irrigation, crop rotation
Explain importance of monitor after every treatment to learn if control
evaluating pest activity was successful; to ensure levels reach
management results. tolerable levels and control was successful
https://quizlet.com/1045012303/laws-and-regulations-qal-most-recent-comprehensive-questions-and-answers-complete-solutions-a-graded-100-… 2/57
,5/17/25, 10:19 AM Laws and Regulations -QAL MOST RECENT COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |…
What IPM method of mechanical/physical
control is exclusion?
form of biological control; rearing and releasing of
natural enemies that are probably naturally
What is augmentation?
occurring in the area but natural populations are too
low to effectively control pest
What pest control prevention
approach should you use
if environmental
conditions are beginning
to favor the development
of disease?
What pest control suppression
approach should you use
if pest populations need
to be lowered so natural
enemies can take over
and maintain control?
What pest control eradication
approach should you use
if an invasive species is
threatening crops in a
new area?
Use of barriers, screens, exclusion
fences, mesh is known
as...
Why is it important to Successful control efforts must coincide with pest's
track the life stage of most vulnerable life stage
pests you are trying to
control?
Monitor after every whether the control activity was successful
treatment to learn...
https://quizlet.com/1045012303/laws-and-regulations-qal-most-recent-comprehensive-questions-and-answers-complete-solutions-a-graded-100-… 3/57
, 5/17/25, 10:19 AM Laws and Regulations -QAL MOST RECENT COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |…
Environmental Protection Agency - regulates all
aspects of pesticide registration, sale, and use at
EPA federal levels thru laws in FIFRA; oversees and
reviews state regulatory programs for compliance
with federal requirements like WPS
Department of Pesticide Regulation - state lead
agency for developing and implementing regulatory
programs; regulates all aspects of sales and use to
DPR
protect public and environment; includes certifying
and licensing individuals and enforcing laws and
regulations
County Agricultural Commissioners - certifies
CAC private pesticide applicators and enforces local
pesticide use laws and regulations
University of California Statewide Integrated Pest
Management Program - works with DPR to develop
UC IPM certification study guides, exam questions, safety
education, management guidelines, and other
information
California Dept of Food and Agriculture - ensures
CDFA
state food safety; protects from invasive species
Structural Pest Control Board - certifies and licenses
SPCB
pest control applicators and businesses
California Department of Public Health - Vector
CDPH
borne disease section
What are the lead U.S. EPA and DPR
pesticide regulatory
agencies responsible for
creating and enforcing
pesticide laws and
regulations?
https://quizlet.com/1045012303/laws-and-regulations-qal-most-recent-comprehensive-questions-and-answers-complete-solutions-a-graded-100-… 4/57
