Question 1 2 out of 2 points
When using Integrated Pest Management, pesticides should be sprayed on plants only liberally and frequently as
soon as insects are detected in the home garden to completely eradicate and prevent further damage.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer:
False
Question 2 2 out of 2 points
Which of the following insects has chewing mouthparts that damage plants?
Selected Answer:
Caterpillar
Correct Answer:
Caterpillar
Question 3 2 out of 2 points
The signal word that is used to label the least toxic type of pesticides is:
Selected Answer:
Caution
Correct Answer:
Caution
Question 4 2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a disease causing organism that can damage plants?
Selected Answer:
Spider mites
Correct Answer:
Spider mites
Question 5 2 out of 2 points
When applying pesticides...
Selected
Answer:
the applicator should wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants and eye
protection
Correct Answer:
the applicator should wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants and eye
protection
Question 6 0 out of 2 points
Common summer weeds in the Phoenix area include nutgrass, cheeseweed, and spurge.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer:
False
Question 7 4 out of 4 points
Match the examples of pest management techniques with the five general methods listed.
o
Question
Correct Match
Selected Match
B By planting resistant tomatoes to
prevent verticillium wilt
C.
Genetic
C.
Genetic
Using lady beetles to manage aphids
B.
Biological (natural
enemies)
B.
Biological (natural
enemies)
Hoeing Weeds
A.
Cultural/Physical
A.
Cultural/Physical
Applying an herbicide to decomposed granite to
manage weeds
D.
Chemical
D.
Chemical
o
Question 8 2 out of 2 points
Which of the following pests has piercing and sucking mouthparts that are used to feed on plants?
Selected Answer:
Aphid
Correct Answer:
Aphid
Question 9 2 out of 2 points
Anyone who applies pesticides is most vulnerable to poisoning when
Selected Answer:
they are handling the concentrated product during mixing
Correct Answer:
they are handling the concentrated product during mixing
Question 10 2 out of 2 points
Perennial weeds are often more difficult to control than annual weeds because in
addition to producing seed most perennial weeds produce underground survival
structures such as rhizomes, bulbs or tubers.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer:
True
Question 11 2 out of 2 points
Symptoms of plant disease can include:
