ORNAMENTAL/TURF PESTICIDE APPLICATOR'S LICENCE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? -
CORRECT 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 IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out
whether the damage to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an
environmental condition such as freezing or drought and always determine the
exact pest that you are dealing with)
3.) SET ACTION THRESHOLDS: Expect some pests and tolerate some damage:
(Deciding how many pests and how much damage to tolerate)
4.) CONTROL: Use pesticides as a last choice-Not a first choice
What are 4 tools or techniques that you could use to study a plant problem as
you look for pests? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Particle drift: (The movement
of fine particles (droplets or dust) through the air while the pesticide is being
applied)
2.) Vapor drift: (The movement of the pesticide in the form of a gas or vapor
during or after application)
What is a Buffer? - CORRECT ANSWER-This is the non treated zone between the
area to be treated and sensitive areas such as ponds, streams, wells, and drains
,What is a Re-entry period? - CORRECT ANSWER-The length of time that must
pass before anyone can enter a treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - CORRECT ANSWER-Using the same
pesticides over and over again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - CORRECT ANSWER-They
are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - CORRECT ANSWER-When pests are
abundant enough cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? -
CORRECT ANSWER-5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - CORRECT ANSWER-Produce healthy
plants that can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Because they are labeled for use only on specific pests and
types of plants and because it is safer to use other controls
What is Integrated pest management (IPM) ? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is an
effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that
relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current,
comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with
the environment
, What is Phytotoxicity? - CORRECT ANSWER-A toxic effect by a compound on
plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - CORRECT ANSWER-The breakdown of
pesticides into non-toxic substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - CORRECT ANSWER-A point at which pest populations or
environmental conditions indicate that pest control action must be taken
What are the strategies that delay the development of pesticide resistance? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Using a pesticide only when needed and choosing
alternative pesticides from different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Plants that can indicate the
onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Using sharp mower
blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Water thoroughly when you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Determine fertilizer
need through results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Promotes healthy
turfgrass
STUDY GUIDE
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? -
CORRECT 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 IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out
whether the damage to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an
environmental condition such as freezing or drought and always determine the
exact pest that you are dealing with)
3.) SET ACTION THRESHOLDS: Expect some pests and tolerate some damage:
(Deciding how many pests and how much damage to tolerate)
4.) CONTROL: Use pesticides as a last choice-Not a first choice
What are 4 tools or techniques that you could use to study a plant problem as
you look for pests? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Particle drift: (The movement
of fine particles (droplets or dust) through the air while the pesticide is being
applied)
2.) Vapor drift: (The movement of the pesticide in the form of a gas or vapor
during or after application)
What is a Buffer? - CORRECT ANSWER-This is the non treated zone between the
area to be treated and sensitive areas such as ponds, streams, wells, and drains
,What is a Re-entry period? - CORRECT ANSWER-The length of time that must
pass before anyone can enter a treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - CORRECT ANSWER-Using the same
pesticides over and over again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - CORRECT ANSWER-They
are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - CORRECT ANSWER-When pests are
abundant enough cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? -
CORRECT ANSWER-5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - CORRECT ANSWER-Produce healthy
plants that can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Because they are labeled for use only on specific pests and
types of plants and because it is safer to use other controls
What is Integrated pest management (IPM) ? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is an
effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that
relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current,
comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with
the environment
, What is Phytotoxicity? - CORRECT ANSWER-A toxic effect by a compound on
plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - CORRECT ANSWER-The breakdown of
pesticides into non-toxic substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - CORRECT ANSWER-A point at which pest populations or
environmental conditions indicate that pest control action must be taken
What are the strategies that delay the development of pesticide resistance? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Using a pesticide only when needed and choosing
alternative pesticides from different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Plants that can indicate the
onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Using sharp mower
blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Water thoroughly when you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Determine fertilizer
need through results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Promotes healthy
turfgrass
