3A Turfgrass Pest Management Study Guide latest updated Turf grass pest management: 3A Chapter 1 Questions with correct Answers Iowa Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management Category 3 OT Exam 2023 Ornamental and TurfGrass Pest Management Questions and Answers 2023 Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Co...
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Varieties of grass containing endophyte fungi are an example of: - Answer- Plant resistance. Raking, thatch removal and aeration are examples of: - Answer- Cultural controls. Hand removal, traps, barriers and repellents are examples of: - Answer- Mechanical and physical controls. Example of...
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Add to cartVarieties of grass containing endophyte fungi are an example of: - Answer- Plant resistance. Raking, thatch removal and aeration are examples of: - Answer- Cultural controls. Hand removal, traps, barriers and repellents are examples of: - Answer- Mechanical and physical controls. Example of...
Why is it important to use both short term suppression and long term maintenance tactics in pest management? - Answer- Short term offers a quick fox, but pest population will rebuild. Long term must be used to teduce pest poplulations permanently Plant Resistance - Answer- Varieties of grass cont...
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Add to cartWhy is it important to use both short term suppression and long term maintenance tactics in pest management? - Answer- Short term offers a quick fox, but pest population will rebuild. Long term must be used to teduce pest poplulations permanently Plant Resistance - Answer- Varieties of grass cont...
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CH1 Define integrated pest management - Answer- IPM is a system that uses all available and suitable pest control tactics to reduce pest population to tolerable levels while minimizing adverse environmental side affects CH1 Explain how aesthetic thresholds affect IPM tactics - Answer- IPM establi...
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Add to cartCH1 Define integrated pest management - Answer- IPM is a system that uses all available and suitable pest control tactics to reduce pest population to tolerable levels while minimizing adverse environmental side affects CH1 Explain how aesthetic thresholds affect IPM tactics - Answer- IPM establi...
how many types of ornamental and turf pest control licenses exist in Florida - Answer- 4 what is the maximum number of unlicensed applicators a person with the Ornamental and Turf License (Ch.487) may supervise - Answer- 15 to apply for a pest Control Operator license, a person must pass an ex...
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Add to carthow many types of ornamental and turf pest control licenses exist in Florida - Answer- 4 what is the maximum number of unlicensed applicators a person with the Ornamental and Turf License (Ch.487) may supervise - Answer- 15 to apply for a pest Control Operator license, a person must pass an ex...
In order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tennessee, an individual must: A.) Be 16 years of age. B.) Be certified by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a pesticide applicator. C.) Working under the supervision of a certified applicator. D.) Meet all the safety standards. NOTE: F...
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Add to cartIn order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tennessee, an individual must: A.) Be 16 years of age. B.) Be certified by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a pesticide applicator. C.) Working under the supervision of a certified applicator. D.) Meet all the safety standards. NOTE: F...
Name some of the factors turfgrass managers must consider when setting pest management priorities. - Answer- Turfgrass management professionals must consider human safety, environmental safety, turf use(s), efficacy, and economics. Why do pest management thresholds in turf vary? - Answer- Pest th...
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Add to cartName some of the factors turfgrass managers must consider when setting pest management priorities. - Answer- Turfgrass management professionals must consider human safety, environmental safety, turf use(s), efficacy, and economics. Why do pest management thresholds in turf vary? - Answer- Pest th...
List the four basic principles of Integrated Pest management. - Answer- 1. Produce healthy plants that resist pests 2. Identify the problem 3. Expect some pests and tolerate some damage 4. Use pesticides as last choice- not a first choice Name four tools or techniques that you could use to stu...
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Add to cartList the four basic principles of Integrated Pest management. - Answer- 1. Produce healthy plants that resist pests 2. Identify the problem 3. Expect some pests and tolerate some damage 4. Use pesticides as last choice- not a first choice Name four tools or techniques that you could use to stu...
Cultural Factors for Good Turf Density - Answer- High quality , weed-free sod; choose turf that adapt well to MD environmental conditions, anticipated use and management level; send soil sample to lab and correct soil PH, phosphorus and potassium issues; apply recommended nitrogen at proper time for...
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Add to cartCultural Factors for Good Turf Density - Answer- High quality , weed-free sod; choose turf that adapt well to MD environmental conditions, anticipated use and management level; send soil sample to lab and correct soil PH, phosphorus and potassium issues; apply recommended nitrogen at proper time for...
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - Answer- 1.) PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the site) 2.) MONITOR AND IDENT...
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Add to cartWhat are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - Answer- 1.) PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the site) 2.) MONITOR AND IDENT...
Main IPM strategy - Answer- The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels Which is considered a preventative pest management strategy? - Answer- Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field FIFRA - Answer- Federal insecticide, fungicide, & rodenticide act; the federal...
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Add to cartMain IPM strategy - Answer- The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels Which is considered a preventative pest management strategy? - Answer- Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field FIFRA - Answer- Federal insecticide, fungicide, & rodenticide act; the federal...
Why is it important to use both short term suppression and long term maintenance tactics in pest management? - Answer- short term usually offers a quick fix but the pest population will rebuild. long TERM MAINTENANCE Must be used to reduce pest population permentaly Plant Resistance - Answer- Var...
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Add to cartWhy is it important to use both short term suppression and long term maintenance tactics in pest management? - Answer- short term usually offers a quick fix but the pest population will rebuild. long TERM MAINTENANCE Must be used to reduce pest population permentaly Plant Resistance - Answer- Var...
What is included in turfgrass management? - Answer- proper grass selection, mowing, thatch control An example of a cool season grass is: - Answer- bluegrass, tall fescue, What causes most turfgrass diseases in the Midwest? - Answer- Fungi The following practices can help prevent the develop...
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Add to cartWhat is included in turfgrass management? - Answer- proper grass selection, mowing, thatch control An example of a cool season grass is: - Answer- bluegrass, tall fescue, What causes most turfgrass diseases in the Midwest? - Answer- Fungi The following practices can help prevent the develop...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Answer- Devices and clothing used to protect people from contact with pesticides Disease - Answer- An abnormal, unhealthy condition caused by a bacteria, fungus or virus. Residue - Answer- The part of a pesticide that remains in the environment or on a sur...
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Add to cartPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Answer- Devices and clothing used to protect people from contact with pesticides Disease - Answer- An abnormal, unhealthy condition caused by a bacteria, fungus or virus. Residue - Answer- The part of a pesticide that remains in the environment or on a sur...
What are three approaches to pest control? - Answer- 1. cultural control 2. chemical control 3. biological control Why are cultural practices key factors in pest management? - Answer- If cultural practices are done correctly, then turfgrasses are healthy so that weeds, diseases, and other pests...
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Add to cartWhat are three approaches to pest control? - Answer- 1. cultural control 2. chemical control 3. biological control Why are cultural practices key factors in pest management? - Answer- If cultural practices are done correctly, then turfgrasses are healthy so that weeds, diseases, and other pests...
vole - Answer- A small, burrowing, mouse-like rodent vector - Answer- An organism that transmits pathogens from one plant to another. which of the following pest management methods uses selection for resistance to a pest as a means of managing pests? - Answer- host- plant resistance which o...
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Add to cartvole - Answer- A small, burrowing, mouse-like rodent vector - Answer- An organism that transmits pathogens from one plant to another. which of the following pest management methods uses selection for resistance to a pest as a means of managing pests? - Answer- host- plant resistance which o...
According to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide act: - Answer- commercial pesticide applicators using RUPs must be certified Under the endangered species act, who is responsible for making sure pesticide applications do not affect endangered species? - Answer- The applicator, mus...
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Add to cartAccording to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide act: - Answer- commercial pesticide applicators using RUPs must be certified Under the endangered species act, who is responsible for making sure pesticide applications do not affect endangered species? - Answer- The applicator, mus...
In order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tn, an individual must: A. Be 16 yrs old B. Be certified by the Tn Department of Ag as a pesticide applicator C. Working under the supervision of a certified applicator D. Meet all the safety standards - Answer- B. Be certified by the Tn Department...
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Add to cartIn order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tn, an individual must: A. Be 16 yrs old B. Be certified by the Tn Department of Ag as a pesticide applicator C. Working under the supervision of a certified applicator D. Meet all the safety standards - Answer- B. Be certified by the Tn Department...
Calibrate - Answer- To measure the delivery rate and distribution of application equipment; to adjust application equipment so the desired amount of pesticide is applied evenly to a given area. Disease - Answer- An abnormal, unhealthy condition. Turf diseases may be caused by abiotic or biotic fa...
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Add to cartCalibrate - Answer- To measure the delivery rate and distribution of application equipment; to adjust application equipment so the desired amount of pesticide is applied evenly to a given area. Disease - Answer- An abnormal, unhealthy condition. Turf diseases may be caused by abiotic or biotic fa...
The most widely‐played turf sport in the world is: A. Football B. Soccer C. Baseball D. Golf - Answer- B Which of these sports is most likely to be played on synthetic turf? A. Football B. Baseball C. Soccer D. Tennis - Answer- A Which of the following traits defines turf and disting...
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Add to cartThe most widely‐played turf sport in the world is: A. Football B. Soccer C. Baseball D. Golf - Answer- B Which of these sports is most likely to be played on synthetic turf? A. Football B. Baseball C. Soccer D. Tennis - Answer- A Which of the following traits defines turf and disting...
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Dandelions - Answer- has a flattened rosette of narrow leaves Dallisgrass - Answer- grows in clumps but has short, stout rhizomes; about the same texture as St. Augustinegrass; produces unsightly seedheads; tends to grow faster than turfgrasses after mowing; difficult to control Sedges - Answe...
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Add to cartDandelions - Answer- has a flattened rosette of narrow leaves Dallisgrass - Answer- grows in clumps but has short, stout rhizomes; about the same texture as St. Augustinegrass; produces unsightly seedheads; tends to grow faster than turfgrasses after mowing; difficult to control Sedges - Answe...
Turfgrass industry in Kansas includes: - Answer- home lawns, institutional and industrial grounds, sod production, golf courses, athletic fields and other recreational turf, parks, roadsides, airports, and cemeteries. Turf management involves selecting: - Answer- the right grass, proper mowing, w...
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Add to cartTurfgrass industry in Kansas includes: - Answer- home lawns, institutional and industrial grounds, sod production, golf courses, athletic fields and other recreational turf, parks, roadsides, airports, and cemeteries. Turf management involves selecting: - Answer- the right grass, proper mowing, w...
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Abiotic disorder - Answer- A non-pest plant stress such as improper nutrition, too much or too little water, winter or frost injury Action threshold - Answer- The pest density at which action (such as pesticide application) is justified to prevent further damage. Adelgid - Answer- An insect cl...
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Add to cartAbiotic disorder - Answer- A non-pest plant stress such as improper nutrition, too much or too little water, winter or frost injury Action threshold - Answer- The pest density at which action (such as pesticide application) is justified to prevent further damage. Adelgid - Answer- An insect cl...
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Continuing education unit - Answer- approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the total of 16 CEUs required for ornamental and turf pest control applicator recertification Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Answer- the agency that administers the Florid...
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Add to cartContinuing education unit - Answer- approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the total of 16 CEUs required for ornamental and turf pest control applicator recertification Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Answer- the agency that administers the Florid...
cool season grasses - Answer- Tall fescue, fine fescue (hard, creeping red, clemifs), perennial ryegrass, kentucky bluegrass Warm season grasses - Answer- Bermuda grass (common,hybrid), zoysiagrass, bahiagrass, centipedegrass Particle drift - Answer- The movement of fine particles through the ...
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Add to cartcool season grasses - Answer- Tall fescue, fine fescue (hard, creeping red, clemifs), perennial ryegrass, kentucky bluegrass Warm season grasses - Answer- Bermuda grass (common,hybrid), zoysiagrass, bahiagrass, centipedegrass Particle drift - Answer- The movement of fine particles through the ...
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APPLICATION RATE - Answer- THE AMOUNT OF PESTICIDE THAT IS APPLIED TO A KNOWN AREA, SUCH AS AN ACRE OR 1,000 SQUARE FEET OR LINEAR FEET UNIFORMITY OF DISTRIBUTION - Answer- A UNIFORM SPRAY PATERN, EVEN SPACING AND PROPER HEIGHT TO GIVE UNIFORM COVERAGE. UNIFORMITY IN CONCENTRATION SOIL INTERCE...
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Add to cartAPPLICATION RATE - Answer- THE AMOUNT OF PESTICIDE THAT IS APPLIED TO A KNOWN AREA, SUCH AS AN ACRE OR 1,000 SQUARE FEET OR LINEAR FEET UNIFORMITY OF DISTRIBUTION - Answer- A UNIFORM SPRAY PATERN, EVEN SPACING AND PROPER HEIGHT TO GIVE UNIFORM COVERAGE. UNIFORMITY IN CONCENTRATION SOIL INTERCE...
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - Answer- The federal law that covers the registration and use of pesticides in the United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Answer- The federal agency responsible for regulating pesticide sale, use and registration. Mich...
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Add to cartFederal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - Answer- The federal law that covers the registration and use of pesticides in the United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Answer- The federal agency responsible for regulating pesticide sale, use and registration. Mich...
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