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Pest - ANSWER-an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. pathogens - ANSWER-disease-causing organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi Pesticide resistance - ANSWER-When pests adapt and become resistant to a pesticide. First seen in resistance to DDT in 1947 bioaccumulation - ANSWER-The accumulation of pesticide in the fatty tissue of some animals biomagnification - ANSWER-The Food chain. Organ...

Pest - an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. pathogens - disease-causing organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi Pesticide resistance - When pests adapt and become resistant to a pesticide. First seen in resistance to DDT in 1947 bioaccumulation - The accumulation of pesticide in the fatty tissue of some animals biomagnification - The Food chain. Organisms with pesticides in their tissues are eat...

Which pest management approach, although initially successful, devastates the environment? - Pest Control What is a formal approach normally used to eliminate a species of great medical or economical importance from a specific geographical area? - Pest Eradication Which is an Air Force intra-service group involved in pest surveillance and management? - Military Public health The Armed Forces Pest Management Board maintains close liaison with which intra-government agencies? - Department o...

What are pests? - Noxious, destructive, or troublesome organisms Most are plants (weeds), fungi, bacteria, or animals (particularly insects) In agriculture, pests either feed on crops or livestock or compete with them for resources We control pests to protect human food, health and for convenience. Pesticides - Chemicals used to control pests Herbicides - control weeds Insecticides - control insects Fungicides - control fungi Rodenticides - control rodents Biocid...

Pest - an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. Pathogens - disease-causing organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi Pesticide resistance - When pests adapt and become resistant to a pesticide. First seen in resistance to DDT in 1947 Bioaccumulation - The accumulation of pesticide in the fatty tissue of some animals Biomagnification - The Food chain. Organisms with pesticides in their tissues ...

Pest Control Test Questions with Correct Answers Why must food premises be maintained free of pests? - Answer-• The FDA Food Code states that food premises must be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. • Many pests live in unhealthy places where they pick up bacteria on their bodies and legs. • Some pests also have bacteria living inside their bodies that can be spread to food and water • Pests also cause physical contamination What problems could pests create ...

Pest Control Exam Questions with Correct Answers Pest - Answer-an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances Integrated pest management (IPM) - Answer-a balanced, tactical approach to pest control Weeds - Answer-Undesirable plants Invertebrates - Answer-Insects, mites, ticks, spiders, snails, and slugs Disease agents or pathogens - Answer-bacteria, viruses, fungi, roundworms, and other microorganisms Vertebra...

Pest control Exam Questions with Compete Solutions Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing pesticide products for use in the U.S? - Answer-(EPA) U.S Environmental Protection agency Which Federal law governs the estblishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed prodcuts? - Answer-Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) Which Federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards? - AnswerFood Quality Protection Act (FQPA) Which statement abo...

PEST CONTROL Study Questions with Correct Answers In what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely be found? - Answer-In the carpet Which of the following weather conditions is highly conducive to flea development? - Answer-Warm and Humid Which of the following residual insecticide application methods provides the quickest knockdown for the control of fleas in the lawn area? - Answer-Power spray Preparing a house for chemical treatment of which of the follo...