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. *

True

False

Process for integrated pest management is *

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 *

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? *

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 *

True

False

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