North Carolina Pesticide Application Practice Test

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Which of the following is NOT a component of Integrated Pest Management?

Biological control methods
Pesticide application as a last resort
Complete elimination of all pests
Cultural practices to reduce pest habitats

The correct answer is: Complete elimination of all pests

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a holistic approach aimed at managing pest populations while minimizing risks to human health and the environment. One of the core principles of IPM is the understanding that complete elimination of all pests is neither feasible nor desirable. Pest populations may be reduced to acceptable levels through various strategies without striving for total eradication. In IPM, the aim is to manage pests in a sustainable way, maintaining the ecological balance and considering economic viability. By allowing some level of pests to coexist, beneficial organisms can thrive, and the ecosystem remains intact. The other components, such as biological control methods, pesticide application as a last resort, and cultural practices to reduce pest habitats, are essential aspects of IPM strategies. These methods focus on prevention, monitoring, and control that are environmentally sound and economically viable rather than pursuing total pest eradication.