Pesticides and Herbicides: An Introduction Review

Which is a main type of weed?

Annuals, perennials and biennials

_______________ is a pesticide which affects birds

Avicides

_____________ are weeds which typically live longer than a year but no longer than two years

Biennials

_______________ pesticides are living agents used to control specific pathogens which are also living organisms

Biological

_____________ pesticides are considered to be environmentally friendly

Biorational

_____________ controls with the use of botanical, natural, and synthetic pesticides

Chemical

_______________ controls such as mulches, crop rotation, tie of planting, planting density, planting arrangement and proper irrigation

Cultural

What is not a step in IPM?

Determining application rate

A plant _____________ is any condition in a plant caused by living and nonliving agents which interferes with normal growth and development

Disease

True or False: The trade name of a pesticide is the name assigned to the active ingredient of the pesticide

False

______________ is a pesticide which affects fungi

Fungicide

What is considered a pest?

Insects, nematodes, and diseases

____________ is an effective, useful and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices.

Integrated pest management

______ are in fact a parasite, they sustain life and gain nutrition through another life form

Nematodes

_____________ is defined as any life form that competes for resources or can be dangerous to another's health

Pest

A _____________ is any substance that reduces prevents, repels or eliminates pests.

Pesticide

_______________ controls which include traps, fly swatters, pulling, chopping or mowing weeds and weed barriers

Physical

_____________ controls prevent the entry and establishment of pests and the eradication, containment or suppression of pests already established in limited areas

Regulatory

True or False: A pesticide is any substance that reduces prevents, repels or eliminates pests

True

True or False: A plant disease is any condition in a plant caused by living and nonliving agents that interferes with its normal growth and development

True

True or False: After applying pesticides, the applicator should wash their clothes and take a shower

True

True or False: Always wear protective clothing and use protective equipment according to instructions on the pesticide label

True

True or False: Signal words are used to provide a brief explanation of the hazards or toxicity of the product

True

______ compete with desirable plants for nutrients, water and sunlight

Weeds

_____________ are unwanted plants which compete with our wanted plants for water, nutrients and sunlight

Weeds