and Turf Study Questions
True or false: To apply pesticides to lawns for hire in Texas, you must have a license. - ✔✔
correct answer True
What causes pest populations to rise and fall with no influence from humans? - ✔✔ correct
answer Natural Factors
Proper irrigation, fertilization, and mowing, and pruning are all examples of good: - ✔✔ correct
answer Cultural practices
What should you consider before establishing a turf or ornamental landspace? - ✔✔ correct
answer Cost, Water requirements, Shade tolerance
How many elements do plants need? - ✔✔ correct answer 16
What will you protect by mixing and loading pesticides 100ft from water sources? - ✔✔ correct
answer Groundwater
What is the term for the movement of pesticides through the air during or after application? -
✔✔ correct answer Drift
What greatly influences the amount of time required for a pesticide to degrade after
application? - ✔✔ correct answer Temperature, moisture, and sunlight
What types of compounds enable spray solutions to cover the target are better? - ✔✔ correct
answer Surfactants
What compounds help pesticides spray coat the plant and protect it from some plant pests? -
✔✔ correct answer Stickers