ACE Integrated Pest Management 2

Question 1

Which IPM concept refers to the pest population level at which control action must be taken to prevent economic damage?

Accepted Answer

Action threshold

Answer

The action threshold (also called economic threshold) is the pest density at which management action should be initiated to prevent reaching the economic injury level.

Question 2

In IPM, what is the primary purpose of pest monitoring?

Accepted Answer

To determine pest species identity, population density, and distribution

Answer

Monitoring provides data on pest identity, numbers, and location needed to make informed management decisions.

Question 3

Which biological control strategy involves releasing large numbers of natural enemies to suppress a pest population temporarily?

Accepted Answer

Augmentative biological control

Answer

Augmentative biological control involves mass releases of natural enemies, either inundatively (for immediate knockdown) or inoculatively (to establish a reproducing population).

Question 4

A pest management professional is treating a restaurant for German cockroaches using gel bait. Placing bait in cracks and voids near food preparation areas is an example of which IPM principle?

Accepted Answer

Targeted application to reduce non-target exposure

Answer

Targeted placement of gel bait in harborage areas minimizes pesticide exposure to non-target organisms and food surfaces while maximizing efficacy.

Question 5

What does 'pest exclusion' refer to in structural IPM?

Accepted Answer

Sealing entry points to prevent pests from entering a building

Answer

Exclusion involves sealing gaps, cracks, and openings to physically prevent pest entry, a key structural IPM tactic.

(ACE) Associate Certified Entomologist Practice Test

(ACE) Associate Certified Entomologist Practice Test

ACE Integrated Pest Management 2