3A Turfgrass Pest Management Study Guide with Complete Solutions
3A Turfgrass Pest Management Study Guide with Complete Solutions3A Turfgrass Pest Management Study Guide with Complete Solutions3A Turfgrass Pest Management Study Guide with Complete SolutionsVarieties 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 a turfgrass disease that can be managed with hand removal techniques: - ANSWER-Slime mold. Turf cannot at the same time benefit from biological control methods and be pest free because: - ANSWER-There must be a low level of pest or prey insects for the predators to feed on. Why is it important to use both short term suppression and long term maintenance tactics in pest management? - ANSWER-Usually offers a quick fix, but the pest population will rebuild. Maintenance must be used to reduce pest populations permanently.
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