NYS PCO Integrated Pest Management Flashcards
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Resistance management in IPM recommends rotating pesticide products by their:
Answer: Mode of action (IRAC group), not just product name or active ingredient
Rotating by mode of action (IRAC classification) prevents selecting for resistance to a single biochemical target, even when products have different names.
In IPM, 'sanitation' as a control tactic specifically refers to:
Answer: Removing food, water, harborage, and waste that support pest populations
Sanitation eliminates the food, water, and shelter resources pests need to survive, making the environment inhospitable without any pesticide use.
The IPM approach of using 'crack and crevice' applications rather than broadcast sprays is preferred because it:
Answer: Targets pest harborage directly while minimizing off-target pesticide exposure
Crack and crevice applications concentrate pesticide where pests hide while dramatically reducing exposure to non-target organisms and surfaces.
An IPM inspection report for a commercial kitchen should document all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: The PCO's personal opinions about the kitchen staff
IPM inspection reports document objective findings — pest ID, harborage locations, conducive conditions, and recommendations — not subjective personnel assessments.
Which IPM concept describes the idea that some level of pests may be tolerable without requiring treatment?
Answer: Tolerance threshold (or pest tolerance level)
The tolerance threshold recognizes that not every pest sighting requires treatment — control is only justified when pest levels exceed an economically or aesthetically acceptable level.
When implementing IPM for bed bugs in a New York multi-unit building, the most critical non-chemical tactic is:
Answer: Inspecting all adjacent units and using heat treatment or mattress encasements
Bed bug IPM requires inspecting adjacent units to find the full extent of infestation and using heat or encasements as non-chemical complements to any chemical treatment.