Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicators
exam questions and answers
How can tiny mites on junipers and evergreens be found? - They can be found by
tapping the leaves against a white index card several times
What is Phytotoxicity? - Plant damage caused by pesticides
Resistance from pesticides comes from... - Using the same pesticide over and over
again
Pesticides in the soil... - Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - When pests are abundant enough to cause
unacceptable damage
In an IPM program you should... - Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Which is true? - Different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
Which is false? - Record keeping takes more time than it is worth
, Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicators
exam questions and answers
What is Thatch? - The layer of living and dead plant stems, leaves, and roots that
develops between the soil surface and green vegetation
What does proper mowing mean? - Using sharp blades to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease... - Water thoroughly when you first
see wilting
When fertilizing... - Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Which is false? - Thatch should be a least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool
Cool-season cultivars... - Can be mixed to minimize disease
Good soil drainage... - Promotes healthy turfgrass
Which is false? - Do not fertilize turf that is infected with Dollar spot
What are some characteristics of cutworms? - 1.) They attack turf
exam questions and answers
How can tiny mites on junipers and evergreens be found? - They can be found by
tapping the leaves against a white index card several times
What is Phytotoxicity? - Plant damage caused by pesticides
Resistance from pesticides comes from... - Using the same pesticide over and over
again
Pesticides in the soil... - Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - When pests are abundant enough to cause
unacceptable damage
In an IPM program you should... - Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Which is true? - Different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
Which is false? - Record keeping takes more time than it is worth
, Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicators
exam questions and answers
What is Thatch? - The layer of living and dead plant stems, leaves, and roots that
develops between the soil surface and green vegetation
What does proper mowing mean? - Using sharp blades to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease... - Water thoroughly when you first
see wilting
When fertilizing... - Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Which is false? - Thatch should be a least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool
Cool-season cultivars... - Can be mixed to minimize disease
Good soil drainage... - Promotes healthy turfgrass
Which is false? - Do not fertilize turf that is infected with Dollar spot
What are some characteristics of cutworms? - 1.) They attack turf
