AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Integrated Pest Management

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This deck focuses on Integrated Pest Management, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Environmental Science.

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Flashcard 1: What is a mechanical control technique in IPM?

Answer: Trapping. Physical removal or capture of pests without chemicals.

Flashcard 2: Which IPM technique involves using natural predators to control pests?

Answer: Biological control. Uses natural enemies like parasites and predators to control pest populations.

Flashcard 3: What is the main goal of IPM?

Answer: To manage pest populations with minimal harm to people and the environment. Balances effective pest control with environmental and human safety.

Flashcard 4: Which IPM method can involve the use of traps?

Answer: Mechanical control. Physical capture devices used for monitoring and control purposes.

Flashcard 5: What is the purpose of using chemical controls in IPM?

Answer: To manage pests when other methods are insufficient. Chemicals serve as last resort when other IPM methods prove inadequate.

Flashcard 6: What is an example of a cultural control in IPM?

Answer: Sanitation. Removing debris and waste that provide pest habitat and breeding sites.

Flashcard 7: Identify a major component of IPM decision-making.

Answer: Pest monitoring. Regular observation guides timing and necessity of control actions.

Flashcard 8: Name a tool used for monitoring pest populations in IPM.

Answer: Sticky traps. Adhesive surfaces capture flying insects for population assessment.

Flashcard 9: 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 10: Which technique in IPM uses water to control pests?

Answer: Water management. Flooding or irrigation can eliminate certain soil-dwelling pests.

Flashcard 11: Which type of pest control uses pheromones?

Answer: Biological control. Uses natural attractants to disrupt mating or trap pests.

Flashcard 12: What does the acronym IPM stand for?

Answer: Integrated Pest Management. This holistic approach reduces pesticide dependence through multiple control methods.

Flashcard 13: Name a cultural practice in IPM.

Answer: Crop rotation. Breaks pest life cycles by changing host crops annually.

Flashcard 14: What does IPM aim to reduce reliance on?

Answer: Chemical pesticides. IPM emphasizes alternatives to reduce chemical dependency in agriculture.

Flashcard 15: 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 16: Name an advantage of using IPM over traditional methods.

Answer: Sustainability. Long-term viability with reduced environmental and economic costs.

Flashcard 17: 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 18: 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 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: Identify an environmental benefit of IPM.

Answer: Reduces chemical pesticide use. IPM prioritizes non-chemical methods, reducing toxic chemical applications.

Flashcard 21: Name an example of a biological control agent.

Answer: Ladybugs. Beneficial insects that naturally consume aphids and other pest species.

Flashcard 22: What is a physical barrier used in IPM?

Answer: Insect netting. Physical barriers prevent pest access to crops.

Flashcard 23: 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 24: Which IPM principle involves using resistant crop varieties?

Answer: Genetic control. Uses plant breeding to create crops naturally resistant to pests.

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 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 27: How does IPM contribute to biodiversity?

Answer: By preserving beneficial species. Protects non-target organisms by reducing broad-spectrum pesticide use.

Flashcard 28: Which IPM strategy involves removing weeds manually?

Answer: Mechanical control. Physical removal of pests or weeds without chemical applications.

Flashcard 29: 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 30: 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 31: Name one key principle of Integrated Pest Management.

Answer: Prevention. Stopping pest problems before they start is the most effective IPM strategy.

Flashcard 32: 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 33: What does IPM aim to minimize in agricultural production?

Answer: Environmental impact. Reduces negative effects on soil, water, air, and non-target organisms.

Flashcard 34: Which practice in IPM can enhance soil health?

Answer: Crop rotation. Breaks pest cycles while improving soil structure and fertility.

Flashcard 35: Which practice in IPM can enhance soil health?

Answer: Crop rotation. Breaks pest cycles while improving soil structure and fertility.

Flashcard 36: Name an IPM strategy to manage pest habitats.

Answer: Habitat manipulation. Alters environmental conditions to make areas unsuitable for pest survival.

Flashcard 37: Name one factor considered in IPM pest management decisions.

Answer: Pest life cycle. Understanding pest biology helps time interventions for maximum effectiveness.

Flashcard 38: 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 39: What is the role of monitoring in IPM?

Answer: To assess pest levels and determine control needs. Regular monitoring helps determine when intervention is economically justified.

Flashcard 40: Identify a chemical control method used in IPM.

Answer: Insecticides. Targeted pesticides used as last resort when other methods fail.