3A TURFGRASS PEST MANAGEMENT STUDY
GUIDE 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Warm season grasses. Answer: Bermuda grass (common,hybrid),
zoysiagrass, bahiagrass, centipedegrass
◉ Particle drift. Answer: The movement of fine particles through the air
while the pesticide is being applied
◉ Vapor drift. Answer: The movement of the pesticide in the form of a
gas or vapor during or after application
◉ Hand lens. Answer: Helps identify tiny pests. Choose a lens of at least
5 power but no more than 10
◉ Geographic region. Answer: The triangle area is considered the
piedmont region where it is a transitional zone where both cool and
warm season grasses are used.
◉ Cool season dormancy. Answer: Is in the hot, dry season
, ◉ Warm season dormancy. Answer: Is in the winter
◉ Identify three site problems that contribute to poor turf stands and
pest problems. Answer: Poor drainage, compacted soil, shading, poor
airflow
◉ Identify 4 mistakes in turf plant management that contribute to poor
turf and pest problems. Answer: Improper mowing practices for species
(1/3 of the blade), thick thatch (more than 1/2"), watering too much or
too often, fertilizing too much or too often
◉ Thatch. Answer: Is the layer of living and dead plant stems, leaves
and roots that develops between soil surface and green vegetation
◉ Aeration. Answer: Should be done before or after dethatching, helps
to relieve compaction
◉ Turf irrigation practices. Answer: Thoroughly water with 1" per week,
new turf should be watered lightly and frequently, turf should be watered
when you see signs of wilting such as footprints, leaf curling or
discoloration, irrigate early in the morning
◉ Turf fertilization practices. Answer: Requirements and timing vary by
cultivar, test the soil every two to three years and follow turfgrass
manual recommendations
GUIDE 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Warm season grasses. Answer: Bermuda grass (common,hybrid),
zoysiagrass, bahiagrass, centipedegrass
◉ Particle drift. Answer: The movement of fine particles through the air
while the pesticide is being applied
◉ Vapor drift. Answer: The movement of the pesticide in the form of a
gas or vapor during or after application
◉ Hand lens. Answer: Helps identify tiny pests. Choose a lens of at least
5 power but no more than 10
◉ Geographic region. Answer: The triangle area is considered the
piedmont region where it is a transitional zone where both cool and
warm season grasses are used.
◉ Cool season dormancy. Answer: Is in the hot, dry season
, ◉ Warm season dormancy. Answer: Is in the winter
◉ Identify three site problems that contribute to poor turf stands and
pest problems. Answer: Poor drainage, compacted soil, shading, poor
airflow
◉ Identify 4 mistakes in turf plant management that contribute to poor
turf and pest problems. Answer: Improper mowing practices for species
(1/3 of the blade), thick thatch (more than 1/2"), watering too much or
too often, fertilizing too much or too often
◉ Thatch. Answer: Is the layer of living and dead plant stems, leaves
and roots that develops between soil surface and green vegetation
◉ Aeration. Answer: Should be done before or after dethatching, helps
to relieve compaction
◉ Turf irrigation practices. Answer: Thoroughly water with 1" per week,
new turf should be watered lightly and frequently, turf should be watered
when you see signs of wilting such as footprints, leaf curling or
discoloration, irrigate early in the morning
◉ Turf fertilization practices. Answer: Requirements and timing vary by
cultivar, test the soil every two to three years and follow turfgrass
manual recommendations
