Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's licence exam study guide Questions & Answers!!

Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's licence exam study guide Questions & Answers!! What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - ANS 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? - ANS 1.) Keep records 2.) Use a hand lens 3.) Learn about symptoms 4.) Carry an index card What are 2 kinds of drift? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a treated area Resistance to pesticides come from... - ANS Using the same pesticides over and over again What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - ANS They are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi When should you apply a pesticide? - ANS When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable damage