Ornamental/Turf-pesticide applicator's
license Exam study guide With
Complete Solutions.
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - Answer 1.)
PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified
seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the
site)
2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whether the damage
to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an environmental condition such as freezing or
drought and always determine the exact pest that you are dealing with)
3.) SET ACTION THRESHOLDS: Expect some pests and tolerate some damage: (Deciding how
many pests and how much damage to tolerate)
4.) CONTROL: Use pesticides as a last choice-Not a first choice
What are 4 tools or techniques that you could use to study a plant problem as you look for
pests? - Answer 1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - Answer 1.) Particle drift: (The movement of fine particles
(droplets or dust) through the air while the pesticide is being applied)
2.) Vapor drift: (The movement of the pesticide in the form of a gas or vapor during or after
application)
What is a Buffer? - Answer This is the non treated zone between the area to be treated and
sensitive areas such as ponds, streams, wells, and drains
What is a Re-entry period? - Answer The length of time that must pass before anyone can
enter a treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - Answer Using the same pesticides over and over
again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - Answer They are eventually broken
down by bacteria and fungi
, When should you apply a pesticide? - Answer When pests are abundant enough cause
unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - Answer 5 power to
10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - Answer Produce healthy plants that can resist
pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - Answer Because
they are labeled for use only on specific pests and types of plants and because it is safer to use
other controls
What is Integrated pest management (IPM) ? - Answer It is an effective and environmentally
sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense
practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and
their interaction with the environment
What is Phytotoxicity? - Answer A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - Answer The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic
substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - Answer A point at which pest populations or environmental
conditions indicate that pest control action must be taken
What are the strategies that delay the development of pesticide resistance? - Answer Using
a pesticide only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from different chemical
classes
What is an Indicator plant? - Answer Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean? - Answer Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? - Answer Water
thoroughly when you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - Answer Determine fertilizer need through results of a
soil test
license Exam study guide With
Complete Solutions.
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - Answer 1.)
PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified
seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the
site)
2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whether the damage
to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an environmental condition such as freezing or
drought and always determine the exact pest that you are dealing with)
3.) SET ACTION THRESHOLDS: Expect some pests and tolerate some damage: (Deciding how
many pests and how much damage to tolerate)
4.) CONTROL: Use pesticides as a last choice-Not a first choice
What are 4 tools or techniques that you could use to study a plant problem as you look for
pests? - Answer 1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - Answer 1.) Particle drift: (The movement of fine particles
(droplets or dust) through the air while the pesticide is being applied)
2.) Vapor drift: (The movement of the pesticide in the form of a gas or vapor during or after
application)
What is a Buffer? - Answer This is the non treated zone between the area to be treated and
sensitive areas such as ponds, streams, wells, and drains
What is a Re-entry period? - Answer The length of time that must pass before anyone can
enter a treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - Answer Using the same pesticides over and over
again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - Answer They are eventually broken
down by bacteria and fungi
, When should you apply a pesticide? - Answer When pests are abundant enough cause
unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - Answer 5 power to
10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - Answer Produce healthy plants that can resist
pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - Answer Because
they are labeled for use only on specific pests and types of plants and because it is safer to use
other controls
What is Integrated pest management (IPM) ? - Answer It is an effective and environmentally
sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense
practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and
their interaction with the environment
What is Phytotoxicity? - Answer A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - Answer The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic
substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - Answer A point at which pest populations or environmental
conditions indicate that pest control action must be taken
What are the strategies that delay the development of pesticide resistance? - Answer Using
a pesticide only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from different chemical
classes
What is an Indicator plant? - Answer Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean? - Answer Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? - Answer Water
thoroughly when you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - Answer Determine fertilizer need through results of a
soil test
