TruGreen Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Test Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 (100% Correct)

TruGreen Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Test Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 (100% Correct) If you have a recommendation of 2 oz of a given chemical for 1000 sq ft how much chemical will you need for 4590 sq ft? 9.18 oz Plant galls associated with insects and mites are caused (ALL OF THE ABOVE) During feeding, egglaying, and egg laying when a chemical is injected into the plant by the pest Devrinol 50-DF ornamental can be applied through any type of irrigation system False Aphid-like insects which attack only conifers are: Adelgids When comparing toxicities of pesticides and classifying pesticide toxicity, scientists and EPA use which of the following measurements? LD50 & LC50 What type of pesticide is Devrinol 50-DF ornamental? Herbicide How frequently should personal clothing worn as PPE be laundered? At the end of each day Split applications of Devrinal 50-DF ornamental should be made 8-10 weeks apart to given longer & better weed control of crabgrass & goosegrass. True If you know that it takes 4.8 oz of concentrate to make a 2.0% dilution, how many oz of concentrate would you use to make a 0.5% dilution? 1.2 oz If a product label is destroyed or damaged, the container does not have to be marked with which of the following? % of inert ingredient Remove PPE immediately after handling Devrinol 50-DF ornamental & then remove gloves and wash False Do not make more than one application per season of Devrinol 50-DF ornamental for annual weeds in field grown bulbs True Inhalation exposure can occur at just certain points in the application process False Phytotoxicity Is undesirable injury to plants Which of the following statements is not true? TruGreen Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Test Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 Buy only the amount of pesticide you need for no more than two seasons The most important characteristics of visual repellant for pest birds is that it should: Be easily visible & should have movement such as foil strips that move in the wind Who administers the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act? EPA Do not apply Devrinol 50-DF to frozen ground True Pre-emergent herbicides are applied to the foliage surface of emerged weeds False If pesticide label directions on reentry intervals can't be followed: Do not apply the pesticide Private applicators are typically owners or employees of which of the following? All of the above (farm, forest, nursery and greenhouse) Do not apply Devrinol 50-DF ornamental to tulips showing more than 2 in of top growth True Groundwater advisory statements: Indicate that a pesticide may not be safe to use under certain circumstances Fall through spring application of Devrinol 50-DF ornamental are preferred for highway and industrial ornamental planting if irrigation is not available True During a wet spring in a Zoyzia grass lawn you notice small (2 in. diameter), strawcolored patches which are enlarging & growing together in some areas. The disease is probably: Dollar Spot If a label calls for 8 pints of concentrate to be mixed with 400 gallons of water, how many gallons of water would be mixed with 6 pints of concentrate? 300 gallons Which of the following doesn't describe cutworms? They have characteristic striped patterns running the length of their bodies What must you have displayed on each side of your pesticide service vehicle? Charter number -- Tank capacity The pesticide certification program assures that the pesticide applicator has knowledge of which of the following? A & C (the pest problem & environmental & health concerns) Which of the following is a false statement about containment pads? Should be made of unwelded steel A certified applicator's credential indicates the person successfully demonstrated competency in which of the following? All of the above (label comprehension, basic principles of pesticide safety and application, pest management) It is unlawful for any person to distribute, sell, or transport in intrastate or interstate commerce any pesticide that does not meet the following qualification(s): All of the above, plus more Perhaps the most practical alternative to indoor chemical control for interiorscape plants with a serious pest insect problem is: Replacing the infested plants with non-infested ones or use of biological control agents The most important disease of roses is: Black spot of rose Because of its growth habit and the appearance of its flowers, this weed could be mistaken for knotweed Mousear chickweed Which of the following is not true about plant diseases caused by bacteria Most are controlled with bactericides Flathead borers feed: Internally in trunk, branches and roots What is the clean-up procedure for contaminated soil? Remove the top 2-3 inches of soil and dispose as hazardous waste What should an applicator do with clothing that has been heavily contaminated? Dispose of as hazardous household waste The best time to apply a herbicide for control of henbit is: In the fall What characterizes a general-use pesticide? A,B, and C (They ahve lower toxicity, they may pose little harm to the environment, they may pose little harm to humans) One symptom of feeding by billbugs is: Stems break easily when pulled upon The two types of pesticide drift are: Vapor drift and spray or dust particle drift You may have to comply with the Worker Protection Standard, WPS, if you work on which of the following establishments? All of the above (Farm, forest, nursery or greenhouse) Applicators of Devrinol 50-DF ornamental must wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks True Which is an example of non-point source contamination of groundwater? Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains Treatments for white grubs in Tennessee should be made: From mid-July to early August depending on the species The best method of treating a yellow jacket nest in the ground is to: Treat the nest with an appropriate insecticide at dusk, at night or early in the morning Earthworms are beneficial because: They enhance soil structure and fertility For 1 gallon of dilution, mix 5 oz of concentrate. How many ounces of concentrate would you use to make a ½ gallon of use dilution 2.5 oz To reduce wear, which of the following should nozzle tips not be made? B & C (Brass or plastic, aluminum or stainless steel) You determine that your backpack sprayer delivers 0.25 gallon of water to cover a 250 sq ft test area. The label recommends applying pesticide at a rate of 6 oz of product per gallon. How many oz of product are needed to cover a 1,000 sq ft application area? 6 oz An EC is composed of which of the following? A, B, & C (active ingredient, petroleum solvent, emulsifier) Devrinol 50-DF ornamental controls germinating and established weeds. False Which best describes the leaves of Common Bermundagrass? Small and smooth with a ring of white hairs at the leaf base weeds When involved in a pesticide spill, do not leave the site except for temporary purposes and prevent people from entering the contaminated area True If a label calls for 8 pints of concentrate to be mixed with 400 gallons of water, how many gallons of water would be mixed with 6 pints of concentrate? 300 gallons Devrinol 50-DF ornamental applications should be timed to take advantage of rainfall if irrigation is not available. True When installing an interiorscape, which of the following is most likely to prevent future pest problems? Low light conditions At a minimum, your PPE should include which of the following, when applying pesticides? All of the above (long-sleeved shirt and long trousers or coveralls, gloves, shoes socks and a hat) The classic symptom of brown patch is: Smoke rings' of grayish mycelium and dying grass on margins of dead patches Birds may tear up turf as a result of: Feeding on grubs The best guide for safe use of a pesticide on a specific plant is: The pesticide label What is the percentage of inert ingredients in Devrinol 50-DF ornamental? 50% A certified or licensed applicator can be listed on more than one (1) charter True A pesticide applicator may legally make pesticide applications above the label rate False How does a Commercial Applicator become recertified? B & C ( by earning a designated number of recertification points, by taking a certification exam) Beetle adults can be described as: Having chewing mouthparts and hard, leathery wings 8 to 12 lbs of Devrinol 50-DF ornamental will control Dandelion False Perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of spurges is: Most have a milky, acrid, irritating sap What is the major cause of vapor drift? A pesticide has high volatility and vapors or gases are produced in harmful quantities Apply Devrinol 50-DF ornamental as a broadcast treatment over young nursery stock or as a directed application to larger stock either as a band or broadcast application True What is the area of a triangle whose base is 260 feet and height is 80 feet? 10,400 sq ft Which of the following is most likely to create ideal conditions for the growth and survival of insect pests of interiorscape plants? Both A & C are correct (lack of the pests' parasites, predators and diseases, uniform temperature and humidity) Application records (originals and copies) must be made available on demand to the Comissioner of Agriculture or his/her designee. True A certified applicator must attend at least one meeting per year for certification points. False Cottony mycelium on turf located where water drains is probably a result of an infection by: Pythium blight .. The first symptom of leaf gall formation is: Part of the leaf becomes distorted with a pale green, pink or white thickening What is the period of time called that must pass between an application and the reentry of unprotected workers? Restricted-entry Interval Curly dock differs from broadleaf dock is that curly dock is Taller and its leaves are narrower and have wavy-curled edges Biological control relies on pest's natural enemies. Which of the following are examples of biological control? Bird, insects, fungi and viruses For 8 gallons of use dilution, mix 1 pint (16 fl oz) of concentrate. How much concentrate would you use to make 2 gallons of use dilution?