NYS PCO NYS PCO Integrated Pest Management 2

Question 1

Biological control in pest management uses:

Accepted Answer

Natural enemies such as predators, parasites, or pathogens to reduce pest populations

Answer

Biological control introduces or augments natural enemies — parasitic wasps, predatory beetles, entomopathogenic fungi — to suppress pest populations.

Question 2

The 'pesticide treadmill' in pest management describes:

Accepted Answer

Over-reliance on chemicals that leads to resistance, requiring ever-stronger products

Answer

The pesticide treadmill occurs when repeated use of the same chemistry selects for resistant populations, requiring higher doses or different products in a cycle.

Question 3

For cockroach management under IPM in a New York restaurant, the FIRST recommended step is:

Accepted Answer

Thorough inspection to identify harborage sites and species

Answer

Inspection to locate harborage sites and confirm species identification is the essential first step before selecting targeted IPM tactics.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes an IPM 'preventive' control measure for rodents?

Accepted Answer

Sealing gaps larger than ¼ inch with rodent-proof materials before infestation occurs

Answer

Preventive exclusion — sealing entry gaps to ¼ inch or less — is the most durable rodent IPM tactic and stops infestations before they start.

Question 5

The use of pheromone traps in an IPM program primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Monitor pest populations and determine if action thresholds are met

Answer

Pheromone traps capture insects to detect presence, estimate populations, and guide treatment timing decisions rather than acting as a mass kill device.

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NYS PCO NYS PCO Integrated Pest Management 2