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

Answer

IPM uses a combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical strategies to manage pests while minimizing environmental and human health impacts.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Monitoring and scouting

Answer

Monitoring and scouting involves regularly checking pest populations to determine if they have reached action thresholds before deciding to treat.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The pest population level at which control measures become economically justified

Answer

The economic threshold is the pest population level at which the cost of crop or turf damage exceeds the cost of implementing control measures.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Releasing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) to control caterpillar larvae

Answer

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a naturally occurring bacterium used as a biological control agent specifically against caterpillar and larval pests.

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

Answer

Correct pest identification is essential before any control measures are taken to ensure the appropriate and most effective treatment strategy is selected.

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CGM Pest Management & Integrated Pest Management (IPM)