Alabama OTPS General Knowledge Exam 2025/2026 (45+ Qs) – Pesticide Laws, Turf Pests, Diseases, IPM

This exam-focused document presents over 45 verified and graded questions from the Alabama OTPS (Ornamental and Turf Pest Supervisor) General Knowledge section for the 2025/2026 licensing period. It is a reliable study resource designed to support preparation for the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) certification exam, covering foundational pest management knowledge and essential legal regulations. Key topics include modes of pesticide exposure (oral, dermal, respiratory, ocular), signal word toxicity hierarchy, label misuse, and FIFRA violation penalties. It explains the differences between monocots and dicots, outlines plant and insect identification methods (e.g., mouthparts, turf-damaging pests), and introduces weed life cycles. Pests such as mole crickets, chinch bugs, and imported fire ants are discussed along with detection techniques like soap drenching. It also covers common turfgrass diseases (brown patch, dollar spot, gray leaf spot, etc.) and control strategies including fungicides, moisture control, and nutrient balance. The document clearly explains Integrated Pest Management (IPM), active ingredient labeling (e.g., 80SP), and application variables like spray width, concentration, speed, and output. This resource is essential for turf managers, landscapers, pest control professionals, agricultural technicians, and students seeking OTPS licensure or working in turf and ornamental care industries. Keywords: Alabama OTPS, pesticide laws, turf pests, FIFRA, ADAI penalties, pesticide mixing, recordkeeping, phytotoxicity, turfgrass diseases, mole crickets, chinch bugs, imported fire ants, weed identification, monocots vs dicots, mouthparts, IPM, pesticide label, pesticide rates, general knowledge exam