ACE Integrated Pest Management

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Balance pest control with safety and sustainability

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Eliminate all insect life

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Use chemicals exclusively

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Apply pesticides weekly

Question 2

Which of the following is a common step in the IPM process?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring pest populations

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Ignoring signs of pests

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Applying maximum pesticide

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Removing all vegetation

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a cultural control method in IPM?

Accepted Answer

Rotating crops to reduce pest buildup

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Using pheromone traps

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Spraying insecticides

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Installing sticky traps

Question 4

What is the function of threshold levels in IPM?

Accepted Answer

Trigger treatment based on pest impact

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Set daily spraying times

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Mark pesticide expiration

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Predict pest egg counts

Question 5

Which method is an example of biological control in IPM?

Accepted Answer

Releasing natural predators

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Applying herbicides

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Setting up UV light traps

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Burning infested crops

Question 6

Why is recordkeeping important in IPM programs?

Accepted Answer

To track treatment outcomes and pest patterns

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To meet marketing deadlines

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To reduce inspections

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To create invoices