Review Question for IN 7A - Chapter 2

What term describes a pesticide that is completely gone 10 minutes after applying it?

• Inorganic

• Stomach poison

• Non-residual

• Synthetic

Which are benefits of INORGANIC products?

• They occur naturally

• They are low in toxicity to humans

• Insects don’t readily develop resistance to them

• All of these are benefits

"Pesticide Resistance" describes a pest population with lower susceptibility to a pesticide, which is passed on genetically.

• True

• False

What system in a pest does an Organophosphate insecticide target?

• Respiratory

• Visual

• Nervous

• Growth hormones

Insect growth regulators (IGRs) cause quick knockdown and death of target pests

• True

• False

Why is a RTU product considered to be a safer formulation to apply?

• No mixing is required

• They are applied dry

• They are only available to certified applicators

• They are not considered more safe

Which formulation is likely to last the longest after it is applied?

• Wettable Powders

• Baits

• Dusts

• Microencapsulates

Granules are most often used against:

• Rodents

• Occasional Invaders

• Termites

• Cockroaches

Wettable Powders (WP) need __________ frequently

• Agitation

• Cold Storage

• Measuring

• Application

Which of these is a first generation anticoagulant?

• Bromadiolone

• Diphacinone

• Difethialone

• Brodifacoum