CORE MANUAL PEST MANAGEMENT 01

1. Using barriers to prevent pests from getting
into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method?

Biological.
Mechanical.
Genetic.

2. Making use of plant varieties that are naturally
resistant to insect feeding is an example of
which type of pest management method?

Biological.
Genetic.
Regulatory.

3. Which statement about biological control
methods is true?

Modifying the environment to enhance
natural enemies is recommended in biological
control.

Biological control involves importing
exotic pests to control natural enemies.

Using several cultural practices and a
wide variety of pesticides works best in
biological control.

4. Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings
in buildings is an example of which type of
pest management method?

Physical.
Genetic.
Biological.

5. Which statement about cultural control practices
is true?

They reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, and survival.

They use naturally derived and/or
synthesized chemicals to control pests.

They involve the release of parasites and
predators found in foreign countries.

6. 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?

Regulatory.
Genetic.
Biological.

7. Which statement about pest management
strategies in IPM is true?

The goal is to prevent pests from reaching
damaging levels.

Eradication is never the goal of an
IPM program.

Nonchemical methods are short-term
solutions to control pests.

8. Which would be considered a preventive pest
management strategy?

Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an
athletic field.

Releasing natural enemies to help reduce
pest populations.

Removing a pest that is a public health
concern from an area.

9. Which statement about action thresholds is
true?

The IPM technician needs to implement
control measures below the action
threshold level.

The action threshold for a pest may be set
at a zero pest population density.

In an urban landscape, action thresholds
are usually more related to economics than
aesthetics.

10. Which would increase the likelihood of
pesticide resistance?

An insect that has one generation per year.

Continual use of pesticides from the same
chemical class.

Applying a pesticide that has little or no
residual effect.