PCO PCO Pest Management & Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 2

Question 1

Which of the following pest control materials is listed as allowed under the USDA NOP National List?

Accepted Answer

Neem oil

Answer

Neem oil is listed as an allowed substance on the USDA NOP National List for pest management in organic production.

Question 2

An inspector observes that an operator is using sticky traps for insect monitoring. This practice is:

Accepted Answer

Acceptable as a non-toxic monitoring tool within IPM

Answer

Sticky traps are a non-toxic monitoring tool that fits within the IPM framework and is acceptable in organic operations.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an action threshold in organic integrated pest management?

Accepted Answer

To determine when pest populations require intervention

Answer

Action thresholds in IPM indicate at what pest population level an intervention is necessary to prevent significant economic damage.

Question 4

How does diatomaceous earth function as a pest control tool in organic production?

Accepted Answer

As a physical/mechanical insecticide that damages insect exoskeletons

Answer

Diatomaceous earth is a physical control agent that damages insect exoskeletons and is allowed in certified organic production.

Question 5

Which federal agency maintains the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for organic production?

Accepted Answer

USDA NOP

Answer

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) maintains and updates the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.

PCO - PCO Organic Contract Inspector Certified Practice Test