ORNAMENTAL AND TURFGRASS PEST
MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS (ANSWERED)
CORRECTLY.
Resistance to pesticides comes from...
a) using the same pesticides over and over.
b) applying pesticides at the wrong time of year.
c) applying too much pesticide at a time.
d) applying pesticides to plants that are too dry.
a) using the same pesticides over and over
Pesticides in the soil...
a) never go away
b) are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
c) have the same effect as fertilizer
d) are harmless to beneficial insects
b) are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
You should apply a pesticide...
a) based on the calendar date
b) as soon as you see the first pest
c) when pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
d) every 10 days during the growing season
c) when pests are abundant enough to cause un-acceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification...
a) less than 3 power
b) 5 power to 10 power
c) at least 10 power
d) the highest power you can find
b) 5 power to 10 power
In an IPM program you should...
a) control all the insects you see
b) produce healthy plants that can resist pests
c) rely totally on natural biological control
d) never use chemical control
b) produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Which of these statements is TRUE?
a) it is legal to use an insecticide on any plant to control insects
b) different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
c) yellow leaves are always a sign of disease
d) it is safe to use a broad–spectrum herbicide on plants not listed on the label
b) different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
Which of theses statements is FALSE?
a) records are helpful in knowing when to look for a pest each year
b) records are a way to know whether a treatment was effective
c) record keeping takes more time than it's worth
d) record keeping helps you comply with pesticide regulations
, c) record keeping takes more time than it's worth
Proper mowing means...
a) using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
b) mowing as close as you can for a neat appearance
c)collecting all clippings after each mowing
d) taking off one–half of the leaf
a) using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease...
a) irrigate every day
b) irrigate in the late afternoon
c) water thoroughly when you first see wilting
d) water lightly and often
c) water thoroughly when you first see wilting
When fertilizing...
a) wait until turf goes dormant
b) apply nitrogen once a month to get lush growth
c) always use a liquid formulation
d) determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
d) determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Which of these statements is FALSE?
a) thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool
b) thatch should be no more than 1/2 inch thick
c) excess thatch keeps water and fertilizer from reaching roots
d) thatch provides a good environment for turf pests
a) thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool
Cool–season cultivars...
a) can be mixed to minimize disease
b) are a good choice for the coastal plain
c) prefer humid conditions
d) do well in shady locations
a) can be mixed to minimize disease
Good soil drainage...
a) makes turfgrass areas more susceptible to weeds
b) dries out the roots too quickly
c) promotes root diseases
d) promotes healthy turfgrass
d) promotes healthy turfgrass
Which of these statements is FALSE?
a) too much fertilizer promotes thatch buildup
b) too much fertilizer can make grass more susceptible to brown patch and leaf
spot
c) too little fertilizer makes turf susceptible to bare spots and weed invasions
d) do not fertilize turfgrass infected with dollar spot
d) do not fertilize turfgrass infected with dollar spot
Which of these methods will NOT help monitor cutworms?
a) soap and water
MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS (ANSWERED)
CORRECTLY.
Resistance to pesticides comes from...
a) using the same pesticides over and over.
b) applying pesticides at the wrong time of year.
c) applying too much pesticide at a time.
d) applying pesticides to plants that are too dry.
a) using the same pesticides over and over
Pesticides in the soil...
a) never go away
b) are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
c) have the same effect as fertilizer
d) are harmless to beneficial insects
b) are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
You should apply a pesticide...
a) based on the calendar date
b) as soon as you see the first pest
c) when pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
d) every 10 days during the growing season
c) when pests are abundant enough to cause un-acceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification...
a) less than 3 power
b) 5 power to 10 power
c) at least 10 power
d) the highest power you can find
b) 5 power to 10 power
In an IPM program you should...
a) control all the insects you see
b) produce healthy plants that can resist pests
c) rely totally on natural biological control
d) never use chemical control
b) produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Which of these statements is TRUE?
a) it is legal to use an insecticide on any plant to control insects
b) different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
c) yellow leaves are always a sign of disease
d) it is safe to use a broad–spectrum herbicide on plants not listed on the label
b) different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
Which of theses statements is FALSE?
a) records are helpful in knowing when to look for a pest each year
b) records are a way to know whether a treatment was effective
c) record keeping takes more time than it's worth
d) record keeping helps you comply with pesticide regulations
, c) record keeping takes more time than it's worth
Proper mowing means...
a) using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
b) mowing as close as you can for a neat appearance
c)collecting all clippings after each mowing
d) taking off one–half of the leaf
a) using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease...
a) irrigate every day
b) irrigate in the late afternoon
c) water thoroughly when you first see wilting
d) water lightly and often
c) water thoroughly when you first see wilting
When fertilizing...
a) wait until turf goes dormant
b) apply nitrogen once a month to get lush growth
c) always use a liquid formulation
d) determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
d) determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Which of these statements is FALSE?
a) thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool
b) thatch should be no more than 1/2 inch thick
c) excess thatch keeps water and fertilizer from reaching roots
d) thatch provides a good environment for turf pests
a) thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool
Cool–season cultivars...
a) can be mixed to minimize disease
b) are a good choice for the coastal plain
c) prefer humid conditions
d) do well in shady locations
a) can be mixed to minimize disease
Good soil drainage...
a) makes turfgrass areas more susceptible to weeds
b) dries out the roots too quickly
c) promotes root diseases
d) promotes healthy turfgrass
d) promotes healthy turfgrass
Which of these statements is FALSE?
a) too much fertilizer promotes thatch buildup
b) too much fertilizer can make grass more susceptible to brown patch and leaf
spot
c) too little fertilizer makes turf susceptible to bare spots and weed invasions
d) do not fertilize turfgrass infected with dollar spot
d) do not fertilize turfgrass infected with dollar spot
Which of these methods will NOT help monitor cutworms?
a) soap and water
