Tennessee Department of Agriculture: Ornamental
and Turf Pest Control Exam Questions and Correct
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One symptom of feeding by billbugs is: - ✔✔Stems break easil when pulled upon
Perhaps the most distinguish characteristic of spurges is: - ✔✔Most have a milky, acrid, irritatng sap
Perhaps the most practical alternative to indoor chemical control for interioscape plants with a
serious pest insect problem is: - ✔✔Replacing the infested plants with non-infested ones of the use
of biological control agents
Pertaining to weed control, the two major categories of weeds are: - ✔✔Broadleaf and grass
Phytotoxicity - ✔✔Undesirable injury to plants
Plant galls associated with insects and mites are caused: - ✔✔-During feeding
-During egg laying
-During egg laying when a chemical is injected into the plant by the pest
Preemergent herbicides are applied to the foliage surface of emerged weeds. - ✔✔False
Remove PPE immediately after handling Devrinol 50-DF Ornamental and then remove gloves and
wash. - ✔✔False
Skunks damage turf: - ✔✔When they search for grub
Split applications of Devrional 50-DF Ornamental should be made 8 to 10 weeks apart to give longer
and better weed control of crabgrass and goosegrass. - ✔✔True
The best guide for safe use of a pesticide on a specific plant is: - ✔✔The pesticide label
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.
The best time to apply a herbicide for control of henbit is: - ✔✔in the fall
The classic symptom of brown patch is: - ✔✔Smoke rings' of grayish mycelium and dying grass on
margins of dead patches
The drier environment (low humidity and less water on foliage) of the interiorscape helps to reduce
the incidence of: - ✔✔Fungal diseases
The first symptom of leaf gall formation is: - ✔✔Part of the leaf becomes distorted with a pale green,
pink or white thickening
The label for a pesticide containing 10% active ingredient (a.i.) states that 3 oz. of a.i. is to be applied
per gallon of spray mixture. How much of the pesticide should be added to water to make 3 gallons of
spray mixture? - ✔✔60 oz
, The most important characteristic of a visual repellent for pest birds is that it should: - ✔✔Be easily
visible and should have movement, such as foil strips that move in the wind
The most important disease of roses is: - ✔✔Black spot of rose
The two types of pesticide drift are: - ✔✔Vapor drift and spray or dust particle drift
To prevent stem rot, fungicides should be applied: - ✔✔In early spring
To reduce wear, which of the following should nozzle tips not be made? - ✔✔-Brass of plastic
-Aluminum or stainless steel
Treatments for white grubs in Tennessee should be made: - ✔✔From mid-July to early August
depending on the species
What characterizes a general-use pesticide? - ✔✔-They have lower toxicity
-They may pose little harm to the environment
- They may pose little harm to humans
What is the area of a triangle whose base is 260 feet and height is 80 feet? - ✔✔10,400 sp ft
What is the clean-up procedure for contaminated soil? - ✔✔Remove the top-2-3 inches of soil and
dispose and hazardous waste
What is the major cause of vapor drift? - ✔✔A pesticide has high volatility and vapors or gases are
produced in harmful quantities
What is the Percentage of inert ingredients in Devrinol 50-DF Ornamental? - ✔✔50%
What is the period of time called that must pass between and application and the reentry of
unprotected workers? - ✔✔Restricted-entry Interval
What must you have displayed on each side of your pesticide service vehicle? - ✔✔Charter number-
Tank capacity
What should an applicator do with clothing that has been heavily contaminated - ✔✔Dispose of as
hazardous household waste
What type of pesticide is Devrinol 50-DF Ornamental? - ✔✔Herbicide
When comparing toxicities of pesticides and classifying pesticide toxicity, scientists and EPA use which
of the following measurements? - ✔✔LD50 & LC50
When installing an interiorscape, which of the following is most likely to prevent future pest problems?
- ✔✔Low light conditions
When involved in a pesticide spill, do not leave the site except for temporary purposes and prevent
people from entering the contaminated area. - ✔✔True
When should fungicides be applied to prevent/control Fusarium patch? - ✔✔-When the disease is
first observed
or
-Before an expected heavy snow
Which best describes the leaves of Common Bermudagrass - ✔✔Small and smooth with a ring of
white hairs at the leaf base Weeds
and Turf Pest Control Exam Questions and Correct
Answers (100%COMPLETE ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ 100% satisfaction
guaranteed
One symptom of feeding by billbugs is: - ✔✔Stems break easil when pulled upon
Perhaps the most distinguish characteristic of spurges is: - ✔✔Most have a milky, acrid, irritatng sap
Perhaps the most practical alternative to indoor chemical control for interioscape plants with a
serious pest insect problem is: - ✔✔Replacing the infested plants with non-infested ones of the use
of biological control agents
Pertaining to weed control, the two major categories of weeds are: - ✔✔Broadleaf and grass
Phytotoxicity - ✔✔Undesirable injury to plants
Plant galls associated with insects and mites are caused: - ✔✔-During feeding
-During egg laying
-During egg laying when a chemical is injected into the plant by the pest
Preemergent herbicides are applied to the foliage surface of emerged weeds. - ✔✔False
Remove PPE immediately after handling Devrinol 50-DF Ornamental and then remove gloves and
wash. - ✔✔False
Skunks damage turf: - ✔✔When they search for grub
Split applications of Devrional 50-DF Ornamental should be made 8 to 10 weeks apart to give longer
and better weed control of crabgrass and goosegrass. - ✔✔True
The best guide for safe use of a pesticide on a specific plant is: - ✔✔The pesticide label
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.
The best time to apply a herbicide for control of henbit is: - ✔✔in the fall
The classic symptom of brown patch is: - ✔✔Smoke rings' of grayish mycelium and dying grass on
margins of dead patches
The drier environment (low humidity and less water on foliage) of the interiorscape helps to reduce
the incidence of: - ✔✔Fungal diseases
The first symptom of leaf gall formation is: - ✔✔Part of the leaf becomes distorted with a pale green,
pink or white thickening
The label for a pesticide containing 10% active ingredient (a.i.) states that 3 oz. of a.i. is to be applied
per gallon of spray mixture. How much of the pesticide should be added to water to make 3 gallons of
spray mixture? - ✔✔60 oz
, The most important characteristic of a visual repellent for pest birds is that it should: - ✔✔Be easily
visible and should have movement, such as foil strips that move in the wind
The most important disease of roses is: - ✔✔Black spot of rose
The two types of pesticide drift are: - ✔✔Vapor drift and spray or dust particle drift
To prevent stem rot, fungicides should be applied: - ✔✔In early spring
To reduce wear, which of the following should nozzle tips not be made? - ✔✔-Brass of plastic
-Aluminum or stainless steel
Treatments for white grubs in Tennessee should be made: - ✔✔From mid-July to early August
depending on the species
What characterizes a general-use pesticide? - ✔✔-They have lower toxicity
-They may pose little harm to the environment
- They may pose little harm to humans
What is the area of a triangle whose base is 260 feet and height is 80 feet? - ✔✔10,400 sp ft
What is the clean-up procedure for contaminated soil? - ✔✔Remove the top-2-3 inches of soil and
dispose and hazardous waste
What is the major cause of vapor drift? - ✔✔A pesticide has high volatility and vapors or gases are
produced in harmful quantities
What is the Percentage of inert ingredients in Devrinol 50-DF Ornamental? - ✔✔50%
What is the period of time called that must pass between and application and the reentry of
unprotected workers? - ✔✔Restricted-entry Interval
What must you have displayed on each side of your pesticide service vehicle? - ✔✔Charter number-
Tank capacity
What should an applicator do with clothing that has been heavily contaminated - ✔✔Dispose of as
hazardous household waste
What type of pesticide is Devrinol 50-DF Ornamental? - ✔✔Herbicide
When comparing toxicities of pesticides and classifying pesticide toxicity, scientists and EPA use which
of the following measurements? - ✔✔LD50 & LC50
When installing an interiorscape, which of the following is most likely to prevent future pest problems?
- ✔✔Low light conditions
When involved in a pesticide spill, do not leave the site except for temporary purposes and prevent
people from entering the contaminated area. - ✔✔True
When should fungicides be applied to prevent/control Fusarium patch? - ✔✔-When the disease is
first observed
or
-Before an expected heavy snow
Which best describes the leaves of Common Bermudagrass - ✔✔Small and smooth with a ring of
white hairs at the leaf base Weeds
