Pest are more likely to develop pesticide resistance when? - ANSWER-A persistent pesticide is frequently used
What action will reduce the chances of pesticide drift? - ANSWER-Keep the nozzle close to the ground
Which droplet pattern is least likely to produce particles that will drift? - ANSWER-
Coarse
An insecticide label states, "Do not apply to plants that are flowering". Does this apply to
weeds? - ANSWER-Yes
Which pesticide are you most likely to use to control white tail deer - ANSWER-
Repellent
When using a rotary spreader how much should you overlap your passes to make a uniform application of a granular pesticide? - ANSWER-30% to 50%
Which type of hydraulic sprayer is best suited for making broadcast applications to an entire 1,800 sq ft lawn? - ANSWER-Hose and reei system
You make a for-hire landscape pesticide application. When must your customer receive the application information? - ANSWER-Immediately after the application
How do aphids damage plants? - ANSWER-Sucking out plant juices
What is a symptom of damage from a caterpillar? - ANSWER-Notched or ragged leaves What is the best reason to know the type of metamorphosis the target pest goes through? - ANSWER-To target the most vulnerable life stage
You apply herbicide-fertilizer to an apartment building's turf. What sign do you post and for how long? - ANSWER-Fertilizer warning sign; for at least 12 hours
What is the most common application method for controlling weeds in turf? - ANSWER-
Broadcast
What can you do to reduce pesticide waste? - ANSWER-Prevent damage to pesticide containers?
What is typically the largest source of pesticide waste? - ANSWER-pesticide containers
What type of herbicide is best suited for controlling perennial weeds? - ANSWER-
Contact
What can minimize negative impacts of volatile herbicide like 2,4-D? - ANSWER-Use an
amine foundation
What do you make postemergence herbicide applications according to the weed/s growth stage listed on the label? - ANSWER-Selectivity is determined by growth stage
Which group of organisms cause the most diseases in plants? - ANSWER-Fungi
What is the most important factor when making foliar funqicide application? - ANSWER-
Full coverage of the vegetation
Plantain is a? - ANSWER-Dicot
Biennial weeds reproduce by? - ANSWER-Seeds