ORNAMENTAL AND TURF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS EXAM QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100% (GRADE A+)

ORNAMENTAL AND TURF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
EXAM QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN ANSWERS
| LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100% (GRADE A+)
How can tiny mites on junipers and evergreens be found?


Ans>> They can be found by tapping the leaves against a white index card several times




What is Phytotoxicity?


Ans>> Plant damage caused by pesticides




Resistance from pesticides comes from...


Ans>> Using the same pesticide over and over again




Pesticides in the soil...


Ans>> Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi




When should you apply a pesticide?


Ans>> When pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage



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,In an IPM program you should...


Ans>> Produce healthy plants that can resist pests




Which is true?


Ans>> Different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms




Which is false?


Ans>> Record keeping takes more time than it is worth




What is Thatch?


Ans>> The layer of living and dead plant stems, leaves, and roots that develops between the

soil surface and green vegetation




What does proper mowing mean?


Ans>> Using sharp blades to make a clean cut




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, To promote healthy turf and reduce disease...


Ans>> Water thoroughly when you first see wilting




When fertilizing...


Ans>> Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test




Which is false?


Ans>> Thatch should be a least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool




Cool-season cultivars...


Ans>> Can be mixed to minimize disease




Good soil drainage...


Ans>> Promotes healthy turfgrass




Which is false?


Ans>> Do not fertilize turf that is infected with Dollar spot

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