Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) Practice Exam

Under which act do agricultural specialists inspect baggage for harmful insects?

1. Farm Bill

2. Plant Protection Act

3. Animal Health Protection Act

4. Pest Control Management Act

The correct answer is: Plant Protection Act

The Plant Protection Act is the correct choice because it provides the framework for protecting U.S. plant resources from pests and diseases, including harmful insects. Under this act, agricultural specialists are authorized to inspect baggage and cargo entering the country to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful pests that could threaten agriculture and natural resources. This enables proactive measures to safeguard agricultural products, ensuring both domestic health and economic stability by minimizing the risk of invasive species entering the country. The other acts listed focus on different areas: the Farm Bill primarily addresses a range of agricultural policies, including subsidies and farming programs; the Animal Health Protection Act is specific to the protection of livestock and poultry from diseases; and the Pest Control Management Act deals primarily with the regulation of pesticide use rather than the direct inspection of items for insect pests.