CPP Pest Management & Integrated Pest Management Flashcards
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Which cultural practice is considered a first-line IPM strategy for preventing many fungal diseases in landscape plants?
Answer: Improving air circulation through proper spacing and pruning
Proper plant spacing and pruning improve air circulation, reducing leaf wetness duration and creating conditions unfavorable for fungal disease development.
What type of pheromone trap is commonly used in landscape IPM programs to monitor pest populations?
Answer: Sex pheromone (lure) trap
Sex pheromone traps use synthetic female pheromones to attract male insects, allowing professionals to monitor population levels and time management actions.
Which statement best describes the concept of 'economic injury level' (EIL) in pest management?
Answer: The pest density at which the cost of damage equals the cost of control measures
The economic injury level (EIL) is the pest density where the cost of damage equals the cost of intervention, defining when control is economically justified.
What is the purpose of using 'sticky yellow traps' in a greenhouse or landscape IPM monitoring program?
Answer: To attract and monitor populations of whiteflies, fungus gnats, and other flying pest insects
Sticky yellow traps attract and capture flying insects such as whiteflies and fungus gnats, allowing professionals to monitor pest presence and population trends.
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical pest control method used in landscape management?
Answer: Hand-picking caterpillars or using physical barriers to exclude pests
Mechanical controls such as hand-picking, exclusion netting, or sticky bands physically remove or block pests without chemicals or biological agents.
What is the significance of a pesticide's 'pre-harvest interval' (PHI) for CPP professionals managing edible landscape plants or public gardens?
Answer: It specifies the minimum number of days between pesticide application and when edible plant parts can be safely harvested
The PHI defines the mandatory waiting period between pesticide application and safe harvest of edible plant parts, protecting consumers from harmful residues.