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Flashcard 1: Name an example of a biological control agent.
Answer: Ladybugs. Beneficial insects that naturally consume aphids and other pest species.
Flashcard 2: Which type of pest control uses pheromones?
Answer: Biological control. Uses natural attractants to disrupt mating or trap pests.
Flashcard 3: How does IPM contribute to biodiversity?
Answer: By preserving beneficial species. Protects non-target organisms by reducing broad-spectrum pesticide use.
Flashcard 4: What is the economic threshold in IPM?
Answer: The pest density at which control measures should be applied. The point where pest damage costs exceed control costs.
Flashcard 5: What is the role of habitat manipulation in IPM?
Answer: To make the environment less favorable for pests. Modifying conditions to discourage pest establishment and reproduction.
Flashcard 6: What does the term 'ecosystem-based strategy' refer to in IPM?
Answer: Managing pests in a way that considers ecological relationships. Considers interactions between pests, crops, and beneficial organisms.
Flashcard 7: Name a cultural practice in IPM.
Answer: Crop rotation. Breaks pest life cycles by changing host crops annually.
Flashcard 8: What is the role of education in IPM?
Answer: To inform stakeholders about pest management techniques. Training ensures proper implementation of IPM strategies and methods.
Flashcard 9: Which IPM principle involves using resistant crop varieties?
Answer: Genetic control. Uses plant breeding to create crops naturally resistant to pests.
Flashcard 10: Name a tool used for monitoring pest populations in IPM.
Answer: Sticky traps. Adhesive surfaces capture flying insects for population assessment.
Flashcard 11: What does IPM aim to minimize in agricultural production?
Answer: Environmental impact. Reduces negative effects on soil, water, air, and non-target organisms.
Flashcard 12: Which technique in IPM uses water to control pests?
Answer: Water management. Flooding or irrigation can eliminate certain soil-dwelling pests.
Flashcard 13: Identify a chemical control method used in IPM.
Answer: Insecticides. Targeted pesticides used as last resort when other methods fail.
Flashcard 14: Identify an environmental benefit of IPM.
Answer: Reduces chemical pesticide use. IPM prioritizes non-chemical methods, reducing toxic chemical applications.
Flashcard 15: Which IPM principle involves altering farming practices to reduce pest establishment?
Answer: Cultural control. Modifies farming practices to make environments less suitable for pests.
Flashcard 16: What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Answer: IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests using a combination of techniques. Combines multiple methods to minimize environmental harm while controlling pests effectively.
Flashcard 17: What is the significance of action thresholds in IPM?
Answer: They dictate when control measures should be implemented. Predetermined pest levels that trigger specific management responses.
Flashcard 18: What is a mechanical control technique in IPM?
Answer: Trapping. Physical removal or capture of pests without chemicals.
Flashcard 19: Name a disadvantage of relying solely on chemical pesticides.
Answer: Development of pesticide resistance. Overuse leads to pest adaptation and reduced chemical effectiveness.
Flashcard 20: Name one key principle of Integrated Pest Management.
Answer: Prevention. Stopping pest problems before they start is the most effective IPM strategy.
Flashcard 21: What is an example of a cultural control in IPM?
Answer: Sanitation. Removing debris and waste that provide pest habitat and breeding sites.
Flashcard 22: What is a risk associated with chemical control in IPM?
Answer: Non-target species harm. Chemical controls can accidentally harm beneficial insects and wildlife.
Flashcard 23: Which practice in IPM can enhance soil health?
Answer: Crop rotation. Breaks pest cycles while improving soil structure and fertility.
Flashcard 24: In IPM, what is a method to disrupt pest reproduction?
Answer: Sterile insect technique. Releases sterile males to reduce successful breeding in pest populations.
Flashcard 25: Name one factor considered in IPM pest management decisions.
Answer: Pest life cycle. Understanding pest biology helps time interventions for maximum effectiveness.
Flashcard 26: What does the acronym IPM stand for?
Answer: Integrated Pest Management. This holistic approach reduces pesticide dependence through multiple control methods.
Flashcard 27: What is a physical barrier used in IPM?
Answer: Insect netting. Physical barriers prevent pest access to crops.
Flashcard 28: What is the purpose of using pheromone traps in IPM?
Answer: To monitor or disrupt pest mating. Chemical attractants used for monitoring populations and mating disruption.
Flashcard 29: Which IPM method can involve the use of traps?
Answer: Mechanical control. Physical capture devices used for monitoring and control purposes.
Flashcard 30: Identify a major component of IPM decision-making.
Answer: Pest monitoring. Regular observation guides timing and necessity of control actions.