TULANE V102

1
How can we best protect humans from vectors and pests, but at the same time not expose them, or our natural environment, to other risks.

By only using natural methods to control pests
By imposing fines for improper use of chemicals
By recommending the Integrated Pest Management approach

2
_ is a cluster of technologies that represents an integrated application based on biological information.

3
What are the Major Drivers of IPM? Check all that apply.

Effectiveness
Precautious regarding risks to environmental health
Less Costly
Works in the agricultural and built environment

4
What are the 5 main controls used in the Integrated Pest Management approach?

5
What is an example of a Cultural control?

Sanitation
Bait traps
Use of indigenous, more resistant species

6
Example of a Mechanical control?

Fogging
Chemical bait traps
Pest proofing entry points

7
For IPM to succeed, you the environmental health professionals must be aware of______. Check all that apply.

Behavior and ecology of target vectors and pests

Environments in which they are active

The detailed microbiology of all possible diseases spread by vectors

Changes that occur in the environment

Activities of people who share that environment

8
As an environmental health professional you are considered a _ _ supporting the IPM innovation to pest control.

9
What is the best way to demonstrate that IPM is compatible with current operations when
resistance occurs such as time and money? Select one:

A. Security equals  Monitoring
B. Energy conservation equals Exclusion
C. Fire Regulations equals Clutter control
D. Sanitation equals Nothing to eat
E. all of the above

12
Your role as an Environmental Health Professional is as an _. Whether partnering directly with the target audience or with Pest Management Professionals (PMPs).

24
Which of the following are examples of this 'control pillar' -- Bio and Genetic Controls. Select all that apply.

Parasitoids
Manually removing pests
Good bugs used against bad bugs
Pathogens