Pesticide Exam: Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified

Pesticide Exam: Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified Resistance to pesticides comes from A. using the same pesticides over and over b. applying pesticides at the wrong time of year C. applying too much pesticide at a time D. applying pesticides to plants that are too dry - answerA. using the same pesticides over and over pesticides in the soil: a. never go away b. are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi c. have the same effect as fertilizer d. are harmless to beneficial insects - answerb. are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi you should apply a pesticide: a. based on the calendar date b. as soon as you see the first pest c. when pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage d. every 10 days during the growing season - answerc. when pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage what hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? a. less than 3 power b. 5-10 power at least 10 power d. the highest power you can find - answerb. 5-10 power In an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program you should a. control all the insects you see b. produce healthy plants that can resist pests c. rely totally on natural biological control d. never use chemical control - answerb. produce healthy plants that can resist pests Which of these statements is TRUE a. it is legal to use an insecticide on any plant to control insects b. different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms c. yellow leaves are always a sign of disease d. it is safe to use a broad-spectrum herbicide on plants not listed on the label - answerb. different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms Which of these statements is FALSE? A Records are helpful in knowing when to look for a pest each year B. Records are a way to know whether a treatment was effective C. Records keeping takes more time than it's worth D. Record keeping helps you comply with pesticide regulations - answerC. Records keeping takes more time than it's worth Proper mowing means: A. using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut B. mowing as close as you can for a neat appearance c. collecting all clipping after each mowing d. taking off one-half of the leaf - answerA. using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut To promote healthy turn and reduce disease: a. irrigate every day b. irrigate in the late afternoon c. water thoroughly when you first see wilting d. water lightly and often - answerc. water thoroughly when you first see wilting When fertilizing: a. wait until turf goes dormant b. apply nitrogen once a month to get lush growth c. always use a liquid formulation d. determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test - answerd. determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test Which of these statements is FALSE? a. thatch should be at least 2 in thick to keep soil cool b. thatch should be no more than 1/2 in thick c. excess thatch keeps water and fertilizer from reaching roots d. thatch provides a good environment for turf pests - answera. thatch should be at least 2 in thick to keep soil co