This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Pest Management > Integrated Pest Management – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Integrated Pest Management Quiz 7 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What percentage of identified insect species in the garden are considered pests? A) 75%. B) 25%. C) 5%. D) 50%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5%. 2. Which of the following is a benefit of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to the horticulture industry? A) Increased use of pesticides. B) Higher application costs. C) Reduced pesticide resistance in pests. D) More labor required for pesticide application. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reduced pesticide resistance in pests. 3. Pull weeds, light traps and insect nets are categorize as..... methods A) Cultural. B) Physical. C) Regulator. D) Mechanical. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mechanical. 4. Approximately how many kinds of insects have been identified? A) More than 500, 000. B) More than 800, 000. C) More than 1, 000, 000. D) More than 2, 000, 000. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) More than 800, 000. 5. What does the term "economic threshold" refer to in integrated pest management? A) The cost of pesticides needed for treating a plant. B) The number of insects per plant or the amount of damage to the plant that economically justifies the use of control measures. C) The financial loss caused by pests before taking any action. D) The price at which a crop can be sold after pest damage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The number of insects per plant or the amount of damage to the plant that economically justifies the use of control measures. 6. Why is it beneficial to understand the major pest groups in agriculture? A) To increase the use of pesticides. B) To ensure success in reducing crop losses due to pests. C) To genetically modify crops to be pest-resistant. D) To enhance the flavor of the crops. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure success in reducing crop losses due to pests. 7. Signs of rodent infestation include A) Drains. B) Baits. C) Droppings. D) Traps. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Droppings. 8. What is a pest in the context of agriculture? A) A chemical used to enhance plant growth. B) A tool used for planting seeds. C) A living organism that can cause injury or loss to a plant. D) A method of irrigation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A living organism that can cause injury or loss to a plant. 9. How should garbage be handled to deny pests food and shelter? A) Leave outdoor containers uncovered to remove moisture. B) Store garbage inside the kitchen to deny access to pests outside. C) Remove garbage frequently so pests won't be attracted to it. D) Keep recyclables close to the building to encourage removal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Remove garbage frequently so pests won't be attracted to it. 10. What is the goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? A) To eradicate all pests from the environment. B) To keep pest populations below the economic or aesthetic injury level. C) To use only chemical treatments for controlling pests. D) To increase the number of pests to enhance biodiversity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To keep pest populations below the economic or aesthetic injury level. 11. The three basic rules to keep an operation pest-free are deny access, deny food and shelter, and A) Work with a pest control operator. B) Use pesticides. C) Destroy pests on sight. D) Set traps. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Work with a pest control operator. 12. What is the role of beneficial insects in IPM? A) To pollinate plants exclusively. B) To help control pest populations through predation or parasitism. C) To serve as the primary source of pest control. D) To be monitored and eliminated like other pests. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To help control pest populations through predation or parasitism. 13. What is a key aspect of understanding pests in integrated pest management? A) Knowing how to exterminate pests quickly. B) Identifying and describing the types of pests. C) Learning about the history of pest control. D) Studying only the economic impact of pests. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Identifying and describing the types of pests. 14. Which part is not a component of the mouthparts of a chewing insect? A) Antenna. B) Maxilla. C) Mandible. D) Palpae. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Antenna. 15. What type of mouthparts do piercing-sucking insects have that differentiate them from chewing insects? A) Clypeus. B) Labrum. C) Palpae. D) Proboscis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proboscis. 16. What should be considered when selecting a pest control operator (PCO)? A) The PCO's pricing. B) The PCO's insurance provider. C) Whether the PCO can provide service when the operation is closed. D) Whether the PCO has references. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Whether the PCO has references. 17. Which is an economic disadvantage of IPM? A) Time consuming and costly than using traditional pest control methods. B) Harmful for human health. C) Harms the surrounding crops. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Time consuming and costly than using traditional pest control methods. 18. What does a scout collect data about in an IPM program? A) Only the type of pests present. B) The effectiveness of pesticides used. C) Which pests are causing damage, what stage of life each pest is in, and whether the pest population is increasing or decreasing. D) The weather conditions and soil quality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Which pests are causing damage, what stage of life each pest is in, and whether the pest population is increasing or decreasing. 19. What is the goal of integrated pest management? A) To use chemical pesticides exclusively. B) To eliminate all pests from an ecosystem. C) To manage pest populations in an environmentally sustainable way. D) To study the behavior of pests without intervening. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To manage pest populations in an environmentally sustainable way. 20. What is an example of a biopesticide used in biological control? A) A natural predator. B) A trap for insects. C) A chemical pesticide. D) A genetically modified crop. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A natural predator. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesIntegrated Pest Management Quiz 1Integrated Pest Management Quiz 2Integrated Pest Management Quiz 3Integrated Pest Management Quiz 4Integrated Pest Management Quiz 5Integrated Pest Management Quiz 6Integrated Pest Management Quiz 8Pest Management Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books