Cdfa Ipm Exam 2023/2024 (Revised) A+.

Broomrape is a pest of? {Ans: Tomatoes}Bees pollinate which crops in arid regions of CA, NV and AZ? {Ans: Cotton/Alfalfa}Control method for Pierce's Disease in Grapes? {Ans: Removal of infected vines - Chemical treatment}Which bird damages fruit trees by disbudding it? {Ans: House Finch (Linnets)}What are IGR? {Ans: Insect Growth Regulators, Mimic natural hormones and interfere with growth}Botrytis characteristics and control {Ans: Characteristic: Fungus overwinters as sclerotia in berry mummies on the ground or hanging on vines and in canes. Spore production occur in spring. Infections may occur during bloom should rains occur. Late infections are most severe when RH exceeds 92%. Control: Good coverage of fungicides on canopy. Using cultural control methods like leaf removal, using resistant varieties.}Starlings damage what crops in SUMMER and WINTER? {Ans: SUMMER: Field Crops, Soft Crops WINTER: Nuts, Fruit and Grain Crops}Lymes disease is transmitted by what? {Ans: Ticks}Which weed doesn't produce seed in california? {Ans: Alligatorweed}Which pesticide has a garlic odor? {Ans: zinc phosphide}Q rated pest {Ans: An organism or disorder suspected to be of economic or environmental detriment, but whose status is uncertain because of incomplete identification or inadequate information.}Control method