Agricultural management Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Define IPM - ANSWER-1. a pest population management system that anticipates and prevents pests from causing damage. 2. an ecological approach to pest control. Components of IPM - ANSWER-1. Pest identification 2. Monitoring 3. Use of natural enemies (biological control) 4. Pest-resistant plants 5. Cultural and structural changes 6. Judicious use of least toxic pesticides Intent of IPM - ANSWER-To use tactics that include pesticide alternatives that reduce the total amount of pestici...

A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure (T/F) correct answer: True The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ________ control method for insects correct answer: Physical Drift problems can be reduced by: a. using lower pressure, smaller nozzle orifices b. applying in very calm, stable air conditions c. spraying upwind of a sensitive area d. placing bloom as close to target as possible correct answer: d. placing a boom as clos...

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) -ANSWER Laws that provide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA carries out enforcement. Users must take exams for certification as applicators. EPA must register new pesticides and re-register all existing pesticides. Applies to people who manufacture, market, distribute, use, or dispose of pesticide products. What are the two main pesticide classifications? -ANSWER General use and restricted use Gen...

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) -ANSWER Laws that provide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA carries out enforcement. Users must take exams for certification as applicators. EPA must register new pesticides and re-register all existing pesticides. Applies to people who manufacture, market, distribute, use, or dispose of pesticide products. What are the two main pesticide classifications? -ANSWER General use and restricted use Gen...

QAC Exam Laws and Regulations 100% Correct. The difference between laws and regulations is ■ a. laws are passed by county agricultural commissioners and regulations are passed by the California legislature ■ are statutes passed by the California legislature and regulations are adopted by the Director of DPR to carry out the laws ■ c. laws are supplements to federal regulations ■ are adopted by the Director of DPR to carry out regulations signed by the Governor - Answer- b. la...

Commercial Ground Applicator - Answer- anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for compensation Public Operator - Answer- Anyone who applies or supervises the application of pesticides for government agencies Pesticide Dealer - Answer- Any individual who sells restricted-use pesticides to certified or licensed end-users Aerial Applicator - Answer- An individual who applies pesticides by aircraft Pest Control Consultant - Answer- Anyone who offers or supplies technical adv...

HES4809 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (608044) - DUE 31 May 2024 ;100% TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions. ............ Question1 Which key components of the South African legislation would you change/amend to improve environmental management? Give detailed reasons for your answer. (20 Marks) Question 2 How would you suggest local municipalities are supported to improve environmental protection at a local level? Give detailed reasons for your answer. (20 Marks) Question 3: Analy...

The difference between laws and regulations is ■ a. laws are passed by county agricultural commissioners and regulations are passed by the California legislature ■ are statutes passed by the California legislature and regulations are adopted by the Director of DPR to carry out the laws ■ c. laws are supplements to federal regulations ■ are adopted by the Director of DPR to carry out regulations signed by the Governor b. laws are statutes passed by the California legislature ...

Trugreen General Pest Management Test 7A Exam Questions And Answers 2023 ABSORPTION - Correct Answer-The movement of a chemical into plants, animals (including humans), and/or microorganisms. ACARICIDE - Correct Answer-A pesticide used to control mites and ticks. Amiticide is an acaricide. ACTIVE INGREDIENT - Correct Answer-The chemical or chemicals in a pesticide responsible for killing, poisoning, or repelling the pest. Listed separately in the ingredient statement. ACUTE TOXICIT...

Landscape Ecology Exam 1What is a Landscape? (Dictionary Definitions) - correct answer 1. A picture representing a view of natural inland scenery (as of prairie, woodland, mountains, etc.) 2. The landforms of a region in the aggregate 3. A portion of land or expanse of natural scenery as seen by the eye in a single view Ecological Definitions of Landscape (3 main kinds of definitions) - correct answer In landscape ecology, three main kinds of landscape definitions are found: (i) landscape a...