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WorksheetsIPM, Insects & Nematodes
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 17mins
A pesticide suspected of causing cancer
toxicity
insecticide
herbicide
carcinogen
A poison to control pests.
herbicide
pesticide
fungicide
insecticide
The degree of poison in a material
hazard
toxicity
carcinogen
warning
using a combination of methods to control pests
pest damage
pest threshold
Integrated Pest Managment
key pests
using natural predators such as beneficial insects to control unwanted pests
cultural control
biological control
chemical control
physical control
using poisons, growth regulators, and repellants
cultural practices
biological practices
chemical practices
physical/mechanical practices
Using crop production best management practices, like sanitation, weed control, and proper plant spacing
cultural practices
biological practices
chemical practices
physical/mechanical practices
Related to the building and equipment, such as screens, ventilation, or sticky traps
chemical practices
cultural practices
physical/mechanical practices
biological practices
the life cycle of an organism is
the period of the life of the organism where it is able to reproduce (sexually or asexually)
the period of an organisms from start of growth to sexual maturity
The period of an organisms from sexual maturity to death
it is the different growth stages of an organism for the entire period of the life of the organism
What form of IPM is in the picture?
biological
chemical
physical
cultural
What form of IPM is in the picture?
biological
chemical
physical
cultural
What form of IPM is in the picture? (Note: pesticides are in the spray bottle)
biological
chemical
cultural
physical
What form of IPM is in the picture?
biological
chemical
physical
cultural
What form of IPM is in the picture?
biological
chemical
cultural
physical
What form of IPM is in this picture?
cultural
physical
chemical
biological
What form of IPM is in this picture?
cultural
physical/mechanical
chemical
biological
Which form of IPM is being used in this picture?
cultural
physical/mechanical
chemical
biological
Which form of IPM is being used in this picture?
cultural
physical/mechanical
chemical
biological
What should be done about pools of water on greenhouse floors?
Nothing, humidity is good for the plants
Remove them to stop the growth of algae and moss which attract insects.
Leave them as indicators of pest population
Which color is most attractive to greenhouse insects?
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
How often are growers advised to inspect traps in all sections of the greenhouse?
daily
weekly
monthly
every other week
Insecticides can be used along with the release of beneficial insects
True
False
IPM is a "holistic" approach to greenhouse pest control, what does holistic mean?
views the whole situation
focuses on the infected part of the plant
focuses on the greenhouse environment
focuses on beneficial pests
Which method for sampling/scouting is recommended when monitoring a greenhouse for pests and diseases
sample from the outside of the greenhouse inward
sample near vent and doors only
sample in a zigzag pattern and in potential problem areas
sample in a straight line checking only infested plants
Sticky cards lose their effectiveness as their surface is coated with debris. How often is it recommend they should be changed?
daily
every third day
weekly
every ten days
All insects are attracted to all colors of cards. TRUE or FALSE?
True
False
What is the most costly part of using sticky cards?
purchasing more sticky cards
the time involved in counting and identifying pests on the cards
placing the cards around the greenhouse
planning the areas that will be monitored
Which white insects may turn orange on a sticky trap?
Aphids
Mites
Fungus Gnats
Whiteflies
Which insects are so small you will need a magnifying glass to see two pairs of wings fringed with a row of long hairs?
Aphids
Shore flies
White flies
Thrips
These small black flies have long antennae.
Aphids
Fungus Gnats
Lady Beetles
Mites
Name these legless clear larvae with black heads.
Aphids
Whiteflies
Fungus Gnats
Spider Mites
This insect moves like a measuring worm.
Thrips
Fungus Gnats
Cabbage Looper
Aphids
Which of these groups of organisms feeds on smaller, weaker organisms?
Predators
Pathogens
Parasites
Which of these groups of organisms grows on or in another organism?
Predators
Pathogens
Parasites
Which of these groups of organisms produces a disease within a host?
Predators
Pathogens
Parasites
Which of these is a small packet used to disperse biologicals for hanging baskets?
Bugline
Drench
Sprench
Sachet
Which group of natural enemies includes nematodes, parasites and predators?
Microbial insecticides
Multicellular animals
Which group of natural enemies includes bacteria, fungi and viruses?
Microbial insecticides
Multicellular animals
Which of these would NOT be part of the supplier's responsibility?
Providing accurate information about how to use the beneficial organisms
Helping to solve any delivery problems when beneficial organisms are shipped
Guaranteeing results after beneficial organisms have been released
Which of these greenhouse pests reproduces so rapidly that it is quick to develop resistance to insecticides?
Whitefly
Aphid
Mite
Fungus Gnats
Rotating insecticides will help to offset pesticide resistance. TRUE or FALSE?
True
False
A systemic insecticide is often effective against aphids because they are sucking insects that live on the sap of plants. TRUE or FALSE?
True
False
Which of these pests damages roots and stems as it feeds and tunnels?
Aphid
Fungus Gnats
Mites
Whitefly
Insect that bites off, chews, and swallows plant parts
sucking insect
internal feeding insect
chewing insect
external feeding insect
Isolation or exclusion of a pest or pest problem
trap cropping
quarantine
fumigant
crop rotation
planting different crops on land in alternating years or seasons
trap cropping
crop staggering
crop rotation
crop alternation
Insects that pierce the outer layer of a plant and suck sap
chewing insects
sucking insects
harmful insects
external feeding insects
Stages of development insects go through
quarantine
transgenic
formulation
metamorphosis
An example of a chewing insect
thrips
mosquitoes
grasshopper
aphids
An example of a sucking insect
grasshopper
cutworm
armyworms
aphids
