Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Practice Test

What are the types of control methods?

1. Biological, mechanical, thermal, gravitational

2. Cultural, chemical, mechanical, biological

3. Chemical, mechanical, physical, cultural

4. Mechanical, physical, chemical, biological

The correct answer is: Cultural, chemical, mechanical, biological

Possible explanation Control methods are used to manage the growth of pests and diseases in crops and plants. Each method employs different approaches to control pests, weeds, and diseases. Option A is incorrect because thermal and gravitational methods are not commonly used for pest control. Option C is incorrect because cultural methods refer to adjusting farming practices and beliefs rather than using chemicals or equipment. Option D is incorrect because physical control methods generally involve barriers or traps and do not include chemical compounds. Option B is the correct answer because it lists a combination of methods that are commonly used in agriculture - cultural methods to control pests through farming practices, chemical methods that use pesticides, mechanical methods that use equipment, and biological methods that involve natural predators or parasites.