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To achieve the most efficient pest control, the first thing to
find out before making an application of a pesticide is -
ANSWER-the identity of the pest
The pesticide chosen for the control of a pest should -
ANSWER-be efficient
Integrated pest control means using two or more
pesticides mixed together to control all the pests in one
application - ANSWER-False
,When insect pests are present, even in small numbers, it
is always best to apply chemical controls rather than wait
for threshold numbers and/ or increased damage -
ANSWER-False
The use of a pesticide chosen for the control of a pest
should not - ANSWER-create other pest problems
Satisfactory alternatives to the use of pesticides are
available for the control of most pests if we could afford
the expense - ANSWER-False
,Integrated pest management procedures can be used in
controlling agricultural pest problems but are not useful or
needed in other pest problem situations - ANSWER-False
Most formulations of pesticides work in any sprayer -
ANSWER-False
The best pesticide formulation to choose for use in a 50
gallon high pressure sprayer is - ANSWER-6f
To double check your choice of a pesticide for the pest
control job at hand - ANSWER-read the label
, The label or labeling of a pesticide is an official and legal
document approved as printed by EPA - ANSWER-True
The label on the container may not have all the registered
users and the complete directions for proper and safe use
of a pesticide formulation - ANSWER-True
The best applicator reference for directions on how to use
a given pesticide is his records of past years use -
ANSWER-False
Three names of a pesticide sometimes appear on the
labeling - the trade name, the chemical name, and the
common name. Of these three names for a pesticide, the