Iowa 3OT Pesticide Exam | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Latest Update 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Which combination will create the greatest drift hazard?
A. Low pressure-large orfiice
B. High pressure-large orifice
C. High Pressure - Small Orifice
- correct answer C. High pressure- small orfice
You must know the persistence of pesticides you apply to ornamental and turf areas, especially where:
A. how far away the people are
B. Lawn furniture are around
C. A garden is nearby, powder is applied, humans, pets or animals present
- correct answer C. A garden is nearby, Powder is applied,Humans, pets, or other animals are present
The minimum period of time to keep children, adults, pets, and domestic animals from contact with
sprayed turf is:
A. Until the turf is wet
B. Until the turf is dry
C. Until the area is clear
- correct answer B. Until the turf is dry
Which of the following turfgrass diseases can be severe in July and August in Iowa?
A. Summer patch
B. Blue grass
C. bindweed
- correct answer A. Summer patch
, Which one of the following weeds is a perennial, broadleaf weed?
A. Field bindweed
B. Summer patch
C. Fescue bluegrass
- correct answer A. Field bindweed
Powdery mildew is identified by the presence of:
A. Black spots on leaves
B. Fluffy grayish white blotches on leaves and flowering parts
C. Dead buds
- correct answer B. Fluffy, grayish-white blotches on leaves and flowering parts
Small, green or brown insects (3/ie inch long) which jump or fly when disturbed are:
A. Meal worms
B. leafhoppers
C. Grosshoppers
- correct answer B. Leafhoppers
Which of the following insecticides would be the best choice if all will adequately control the target
pest?
A. one with the signal caution-danger
B. one with the signal danger
C. one with the signal word caution
- correct answer C. One with the signal word "Caution"
Symptoms of dollar spot in Kentucky bluegrass include:
A. Dead buds
B. Fluffy gray residue on leaves
C. Black spots
- correct answer B. Fluffy gray residue on leaves
Latest Update 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Which combination will create the greatest drift hazard?
A. Low pressure-large orfiice
B. High pressure-large orifice
C. High Pressure - Small Orifice
- correct answer C. High pressure- small orfice
You must know the persistence of pesticides you apply to ornamental and turf areas, especially where:
A. how far away the people are
B. Lawn furniture are around
C. A garden is nearby, powder is applied, humans, pets or animals present
- correct answer C. A garden is nearby, Powder is applied,Humans, pets, or other animals are present
The minimum period of time to keep children, adults, pets, and domestic animals from contact with
sprayed turf is:
A. Until the turf is wet
B. Until the turf is dry
C. Until the area is clear
- correct answer B. Until the turf is dry
Which of the following turfgrass diseases can be severe in July and August in Iowa?
A. Summer patch
B. Blue grass
C. bindweed
- correct answer A. Summer patch
, Which one of the following weeds is a perennial, broadleaf weed?
A. Field bindweed
B. Summer patch
C. Fescue bluegrass
- correct answer A. Field bindweed
Powdery mildew is identified by the presence of:
A. Black spots on leaves
B. Fluffy grayish white blotches on leaves and flowering parts
C. Dead buds
- correct answer B. Fluffy, grayish-white blotches on leaves and flowering parts
Small, green or brown insects (3/ie inch long) which jump or fly when disturbed are:
A. Meal worms
B. leafhoppers
C. Grosshoppers
- correct answer B. Leafhoppers
Which of the following insecticides would be the best choice if all will adequately control the target
pest?
A. one with the signal caution-danger
B. one with the signal danger
C. one with the signal word caution
- correct answer C. One with the signal word "Caution"
Symptoms of dollar spot in Kentucky bluegrass include:
A. Dead buds
B. Fluffy gray residue on leaves
C. Black spots
- correct answer B. Fluffy gray residue on leaves
