Ornamental/Turf Pesticide Applicator's License Exam Study Guide Rated A+

Ornamental/Turf Pesticide Applicator's License Exam Study Guide Rated A+ What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? 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? 1.) Keep records 2.) Use a hand lens 3.) Learn about symptoms 4.) Carry an index card What are 2 kinds of drift? 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? 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? The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a treated area Resistance to pesticides come from... Using the same pesticides over and over again What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? They are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi When should you apply a pesticide? When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable damage What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? 5 power to 10 power What should you do in an IPM program? Produce healthy plants that can resist pests Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? 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) ? 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? A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth What is Pesticide breakdown? The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil What is a Threshold? 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? Using a pesticide only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from different chemical classes What is an Indicator plant? Plants that can indicate