CPA CPA - Certified Pesticide Applicator Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a physical/mechanical control method used in IPM?

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Installing insect-proof screens or row covers

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Spraying herbicide along fence rows

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Applying granular fertilizer to strengthen plants

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Releasing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)

Question 2

In an IPM program, scouting refers to:

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Systematic field monitoring to detect and assess pest populations

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Hiring a licensed applicator to apply pesticides

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Selecting the appropriate pesticide for a given pest

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Calibrating spray equipment before use

Question 3

Pheromone traps are primarily used in IPM to:

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Monitor pest population levels and time control measures appropriately

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Kill adult insects by attracting and trapping them in large numbers to eliminate a population

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Release beneficial insects into the crop

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Apply pesticides directly to pests

Question 4

Which pesticide use strategy is MOST consistent with IPM principles?

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Using selective pesticides only when monitoring indicates thresholds have been exceeded

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Preventive calendar-based spraying every 10 days

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Applying the highest labeled rate to ensure complete kill

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Mixing multiple pesticides to broaden the spectrum of control

Question 5

What does 'pest-free entry' or exclusion mean in the context of IPM for structural pests?

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Sealing cracks, gaps, and entry points to prevent pests from entering a structure

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Banning all chemical treatments inside buildings

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Removing all organic material from a structure

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Applying pesticide barriers around the perimeter

Question 6

Which of the following best illustrates the IPM concept of 'least-risk pesticide selection'?

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Choosing a targeted, low-toxicity pesticide that minimizes effects on beneficial organisms

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Choosing the cheapest pesticide available

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Selecting a broad-spectrum pesticide to cover all possible pests

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Using the pesticide with the longest residual activity