GAP GAP Pest & Disease Management 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a biological control method accepted under GAP pest management guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Releasing beneficial insects such as ladybugs to control aphids

Answer

Releasing beneficial insects is a biological control strategy that reduces pest populations with minimal environmental impact.

Question 2

Under US GAP guidelines, restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) may only be purchased and applied by:

Accepted Answer

A certified pesticide applicator or someone under their direct supervision

Answer

Federal law requires that RUPs be purchased and applied only by certified applicators or supervised individuals.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a buffer zone when applying pesticides near a water body on a GAP farm?

Accepted Answer

To prevent pesticide runoff and drift from contaminating the water source

Answer

Buffer zones reduce the risk of pesticide contamination of adjacent water bodies through runoff and spray drift.

Question 4

Which scouting practice best supports GAP-compliant pest management decision-making?

Accepted Answer

Regularly walking fields and recording pest counts at defined sample points

Answer

Systematic scouting with documented counts at sample points provides the data needed to make evidence-based treatment decisions.

Question 5

When storing pesticides on a GAP-certified farm, which condition is required?

Accepted Answer

Keep in a locked, well-ventilated, dedicated storage area away from food and water

Answer

GAP requires pesticides to be stored in a locked, ventilated facility separate from food, feed, and water sources to prevent contamination.

(GAP) Good Agricultural Practices Certified Practice Test