Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Practice Test 2026 – The Comprehensive Guide to Exam Success!

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What is a pesticide that prevents pests from reproducing known as?

Larva

Pathogen

Sterilant

A pesticide that prevents pests from reproducing is known as a sterilant. Sterilants work by disrupting the reproductive abilities of pests, either by preventing them from laying eggs or by rendering them sterile. This method can be an effective way to control pest populations by reducing their ability to multiply and infest an area.

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- Larva is a term used to describe the immature stage of an insect's life cycle.

- Pathogen refers to a microorganism that can cause disease in plants, animals, or humans.

- Pellet is a small compressed mass of a substance, which is not directly related to preventing pests from reproducing like a sterilant does.

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