Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Practice Test

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Ace your certification with the Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Test. Offering detailed explanations and hints, our questions guide you through the complexities of pesticide regulations and safe handling practices, ensuring you're fully prepared for your exam.

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What constitutes chemical control methods?

Use of predators to control pest populations
Manual removal of invasive species
Application of chemicals to manage pests
Cultivating disease-resistant plant varieties

The correct answer is: Application of chemicals to manage pests

Chemical control methods involve the use of chemical substances, such as pesticides or herbicides, to manage pest populations. Option A, the use of predators, is a biological control method and involves the use of natural enemies to control pest populations. Option B, manual removal of invasive species, is considered a physical or mechanical control method. Option D, cultivating disease-resistant plant varieties, is a cultural control method that focuses on preventing pests from attacking plants through various farming practices. Hence, option C is the only correct response that specifically includes the use of chemicals to control pests.