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Plant Health: Insects and Integrated Pest Management Quiz
IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment.
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True
False
Process for integrated pest management is
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use broad spectrum insecticides on everything
identify and monitor the concern
evaluate the situation to determine if action is needed
Prevent any potential problems
take action through first cultural practices, second biological means and only if necessary chemical means
Monitor the effects of the action
All of the above
Some of the above
None of the above
Key cultural practices for any garden or landscape include
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monitoring the health of the plants and the insects in an area
providing adequate nutrients and water
applying excessive amounts of fertilizer
all of the above
two of the above
none of the above.
Insects are often natural predators and can help keep damaging insects at bay. Which would you like to have in a garden?
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Lady Bugs
Ants
Gall wasps
Bag worm catepillars
Instead of broad range insecticides that might kill beneficial insects, if chemical treatment is necessary more selective and or less damaging options include Neem Oil and Insecticidal Soap
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True
False
