Massachusetts Pesticide Course Core Manual 1-3 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And CORRECT Answers
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Massachusetts Pesticide Course Core
Manual 1-3 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
And CORRECT Answers
Define Pest and Give Examples - CORRECT ANSWER- Any living thing that has an
undesirable impact on something important to us. Baker= bad bacteria, Farmer=Japanese
beetle., ect. We are not worried ab...
Massachusetts Pesticide Course Core
Manual 1-3 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
And CORRECT Answers
Define Pest and Give Examples - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Any living thing that has an
undesirable impact on something important to us. Baker= bad bacteria, Farmer=Japanese
beetle., ect. We are not worried about what a pest is but what it does
Define Pesticide and Give Examples - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Any substance or mixture
of substances used to kill pests or to prevent/reduce the damage a pest causes. Ex. Pheromone
trap, Round Up,
Integrated Pest Management IPM - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Combines all available
necessary techniques (pesticide and pest control devices) in a unified program with the goal
of managing pest populations in a way that avoids pest damage and minimizes adverse
effects. Pesticide during vegetative growth and net to protect fruit at maturity.
Define Pesticide Use - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Application, transport, storage, mixing,
cleaning of pesticide equipment, disposal and pesticide containers.Anyone doing any of these
activities is using a pesticide. Use may also refer to where and how a pesticide can be applied
Define Site - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Particular entity to which a pesticide is or could be
applied.Ex. on turf in backyard.The particular plant in the garden.
Define Label - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Information about the product and its use that is
printed on or attached to the pesticide container at the time of purchase.
Define Labeling - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The label itself plus all other information, ex.
Brochures, Regulatory manuals, ect.
Define labeled - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The use is listed on and allowed by the pesticide
product label. Can also be used to describe a labeled container.
, Distinguish between a pesticide product and a pest control device - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔A pesticide contains a substance used to control the pest, whereas pest control devices
rely on purely physical or mechanical control and no substance.
Explain two reasons why you need to follow directions on the label and in other labeling -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔1. The label helps you determine the directions for using the
pesticide, who can use it, what restrictions are in place, the name of the active ingredient and
safety/first aid measures.
2. It is illegal to violate the directions on the label and can present serious health damage if
used improperly.
List and give examples of the general types of problems pests cause - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Structural damage-- Termites weaken buildings.
Property damage-- Mice can gnaw away home insulation for their nest.
Food concerns-- Wild boars can dig up potatoes, Japanese beetles on soybean crops. Weeds
out compete food crops, limiting yields.
Health Risks -- Mosquitos can spread west nile, houseflies contaminate food, noxious weeds
can cause respiratory issues
Risks to environment-- Chestnut blight, gypsy moth, invasive grape/ kudzu
Reduced Aesthetics-- defoliation of trees is ugly and can reduce property value
Impaired function of things we use-- Tree roots can clog septic drains, plants can block
visibility.
List the four basic survival needs which bring pests into conflict with people - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Food: Our food, glue, wood, wool ect.
Water: Insects found near plumbing, tree roots in pipes
Shelter: Mice in the garage, wood ants, wasps, ect.
Breeding sites: House fly larvae in garbage, bats in the attic.
Give examples of pest types within each of the 4 main groups of pests. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Vertebrate: mouse in attic
Invertebrate: Insects, cricket finding shelter in your room.
Plants: Black locust pulling up trails
Microorganisms: Moldy food in the closet
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