Lawn and Ornamental Practice Questions and Answers

1. True or False: The Floridas Structural Pest Control law (chapter 482) controlsthe licensing and regulation of people who apply pesticides to lawn and ornamental plants: Ans- True 2. True or False: The Pest Control Operator Lawn and Ornamental certificate is for people who apply or supervise the application of any type of pesticides to golf courses, parks, sports fields and cemetaries.: Ans- False 3. Which of the following best describes where a notice pesticide application to exterior foliage should be placed?: Ans- In a conspicuous area 4. What is the maximum number of unlicensed applicators a lawn and ornamental pest control operator may supervise?: Ans- Any number, as long as they hold an issued ID card 5. What is the annual renewal fee for the certified operators certificate?: Ans- $150 6. Licensed applicators must notify persons on the FDACS registry at least 2 / 21 before the application of a pesticide: Ans- 24 hours 7. What are the four major goals of the Green Industries Best Management Practices? (Select all that apply) a. Reduce the off-site transport of sediment, nutrients, and pesticides through surface water or ground water b. Use appropriate site design and plant selection c. Use appropriate rates and methods of applying fertilizer and irrigation d. Use integrated pest management (IPM) to minimize pests and apply chemicals only when appropriate: All apply 8. T or F - Nonpoint source pollution comes from distinctly identified sources and is associated with its long term effects of every day activities.: False 9. What are the benefits provided by a healthy turf grass root zone? A. Improves soil structure and reduces soil compaction allowing greater infiltration of rain or irrigation water B. Improves soil processes that facilitate the biodegradation (breakdown) of various types of organic pollutants, air contaminants, and pesticides used in lawn care C. Encourages soil building processes through the decomposition of organic matter and formulation of humus, and contributes to easier lawn care with 3 / 21 fewer weeds and insects and less disease D. All of th eabove: D. All of the Above 10. What is the most important factor in planning a lawn and landscape? A. Plant selection B. Location C. Proper watering D. Plant Selection and Location: D. Plant Selection and Location 4 / 21 11. After weather, what are the biggest factors in determining how well an agronomic or horticultural program performs?: Cultural practices 12. T or F - For BMPs to be effective, the technicians in the field must understand their role in protecting our water resources: True 13. What should be the first step in selecting plants for a landscape?: Conducting a site evaluation 14. What are the nine principles of Florida-friendly Landscaping A. Applying the highest rates of pesticides allowed B. Planting the right plant in the right place C. Efficient watering D. Appropriate Fertilization E. Using seashore paspalum as the turfgrass in the landscape f. Mulching G. Attracting wildlife H. Responsible management of yard pest I. Baiting with highly toxic pesticides to eradicate nuisance wildlife J. Recycling yard waste K. Reduction of stormwater runoff L. Waterfront protection: B, C, D,F,G,H,J,K,L