CGM Pest Management & Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Question 1

What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

Accepted Answer

Manage pest populations using a combination of strategies to minimize environmental impact

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Eliminate all pests using maximum pesticide application

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Rely exclusively on biological controls to eliminate pests

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Apply pesticides on a fixed schedule regardless of pest presence

Question 2

Which step in the IPM process involves determining how many pests are present before taking action?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring and scouting

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Prevention

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Identification

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Treatment evaluation

Question 3

What does the 'economic threshold' represent in pest management?

Accepted Answer

The pest population level at which control measures become economically justified

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The total cost of an annual pesticide application program

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The maximum budget a grounds manager can allocate to pest control

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The point at which pest damage first becomes visible to the naked eye

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of biological pest control?

Accepted Answer

Releasing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) to control caterpillar larvae

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Applying a contact herbicide to broadleaf weeds

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Installing physical barriers around garden beds

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Removing thatch to reduce pest habitat

Question 5

In IPM, what is the most critical first step when a new pest is suspected in a managed landscape?

Accepted Answer

Correctly identify the pest and assess the extent of damage

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Apply a broad-spectrum pesticide immediately to contain the problem

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Contact a licensed pest control company for emergency treatment

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Remove all affected plants to prevent the pest from spreading

Question 6

What is the purpose of maintaining an IPM record-keeping system?

Accepted Answer

To document pest populations, treatments applied, and outcomes for future reference

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To track employee performance and productivity metrics

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To comply with federal employment and labor regulations

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To record irrigation schedules and water usage data

Question 7

Which type of pest control method involves modifying the landscape environment to make it less favorable to pests?

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Cultural control

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Chemical control

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Biological control

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Mechanical control