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What are the 3 parts of a insect?
Thorax, abdomen, head
What is an example of a disease?
Black spot, powdery mildew, rust, stem or root rot
What are common tools in organic farming?
Tractors, plow, tiller, air seeder, cultivators, etc.
What does IPM stand for?
integrated pest management
What damage does a weed cause?
Weakens the crop's nutrient intake, can make harvest difficult
What category of pest management would crop rotations be in?
cultural
What does PCA stand for?
pest control advisor
Are Spiders insects?
No, spiders are arachnids because they have more legs and 2 body parts
What does a disease do to a plant?
Weakens and damages the plant
What is vertical farming?
Growing crops in layered stacks with artifical lighting as weel artificial growing systems
What makes a plant be considered a weed?
A plant causing economic damage, taking nutrients from other plants and growing where it isn't wanted
What is the difference between conventional and organic farming?
Conventional is on a larger scale and uses chemicals while organic farming doesn't use any chemicals
What biological pest management can get rid of aphids?
ladybugs
Why is IPM important?
It helps develop new and efficient ways to solve pest problems within crops
What is an example of a beneficial insect?
Bees, butterflies, spiders, and ladybugs
What are mechanical controls?
Pest management using physical tactics, like physically removing pests or traps
What is the difference between an annual weed and a perennial weed?
An annual weed lasts a full year while a perennial weed lasts several years
What method did we use to propagate Christmas cactus?
cuttings
What are the cons to greenhouse farming?
Expensive to build, can increase electric and water bills
What are PCAs’ jobs?
To help give advice and provide methods to get rid of pests in crops
What is propagation
the growth of a new plant using parts of a parent plant
When should you contact a PCA?
When you notice there may be pests or diseases affecting your crops
What are the two types of propagation?
sexual and asexual
Why are plants in a greenhouse more prone to getting diseases?
There is less ventilation, not as clean, and less space between plants
What are the 3 examples of intercropping?
row cropping strip cropping and mixed cropping