Michigan Pesticide Applicator
License Core Commercial Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which statement about biological control methods is true? -
Answer: Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended
in biological control.
Question: Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding
is an example of which type of pest management method? -
Answer: Genetic
Question: Which statement about cultural control practices is true? -
Answer: They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
,Question: Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an
example of which type of pest management method? -
Answer: Physical
Question: Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example
of which type of pest management method? -
Answer: Mechanical
Question: Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? -
Answer: Planting weed - and disease-free seed on an athletic field.
Question: Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? -
Answer: Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.
Question: 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
, Question: Which statement about action thresholds is true? -
Answer: The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population
density.
Question: Which statement about pest management strategies in Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) is true? -
Answer: The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
Question: 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
Question: If off-target drift is anticipated because of the nature of the application,
a drift management plan must be in place. T/F -
Answer: True
License Core Commercial Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which statement about biological control methods is true? -
Answer: Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended
in biological control.
Question: Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding
is an example of which type of pest management method? -
Answer: Genetic
Question: Which statement about cultural control practices is true? -
Answer: They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
,Question: Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an
example of which type of pest management method? -
Answer: Physical
Question: Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example
of which type of pest management method? -
Answer: Mechanical
Question: Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? -
Answer: Planting weed - and disease-free seed on an athletic field.
Question: Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? -
Answer: Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.
Question: 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
, Question: Which statement about action thresholds is true? -
Answer: The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population
density.
Question: Which statement about pest management strategies in Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) is true? -
Answer: The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
Question: 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
Question: If off-target drift is anticipated because of the nature of the application,
a drift management plan must be in place. T/F -
Answer: True
