Chapter 2

Question 1

Define the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Process

Answer 1

A decision-making process that prevents pests from becoming a problem, and what steps to take if a problem occurs

Question 2

Name the 6 elements of ‘Integrated Pest Management’ (IPM)

Answer 2

Prevention, Identification, Monitoring, Thresholds, Treatment, Evaluation

Question 3

Why is Prevention important in IPM?

Answer 3

It is more economically feasible and gives better long-term results than treatments

Question 4

What are some common Prevention methods?

Answer 4

Selecting plants/animals that are resistant to disease/insects. Manage growing conditions to produce healthy plants. Eliminate food/habitat for pests by cleaning spills. Prevent animal access to buildings by sealing cracks/holes.

Question 5

Why is Identification important in IPM?

Answer 5

Enables pest managers to choose effective control methods, minimizes risk of beneficial species being mistaken for pests and prevents unnecessary treatments

Question 6

What Identification biological knowledge should you know?

Answer 6

Name of pest, life cycle of pest, best time to treat, number of treatments needed, beneficial organisms related to pest