Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's licence
exam study guide CORRECT 100%
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a
treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - ANSWER Using the same pesticides over and over again
, What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - ANSWER They are eventually broken down by
bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - ANSWER When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable
damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - ANSWER 5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - ANSWER Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - ANSWER 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) ? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - ANSWER The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic substances from
bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Using a pesticide
only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? - ANSWER Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean? - ANSWER Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
, What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? - ANSWER Water thoroughly when
you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - ANSWER Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... - ANSWER Can be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do? - ANSWER Promotes healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the southeastern U.S.? - ANSWER 1.) Mountains: (Cool-
season grasses)
2.) Piedmont: (The transitional zone where both warm and cool-season grasses are used)
*Cool-season gasses do better in the upper-piedmont region
*Warm-season grasses do better in the lower-piedmont region
3.) Coastal plain: (Warm-season grasses)
What are 4 mistakes in turf plant management that could contribute to poor turf stands and pest
problems? - ANSWER 1.) Not enough water
2.) Not aerating
3.) A lot of thatch
4.) No regular mowing
What are 3 site problems that could contribute to poor turf stands and pest problems? - ANSWER 1.)
Poor drainage
2.) Shade
3.) Humidity
What are Cultivars? - ANSWER The different plant groups within a species
exam study guide CORRECT 100%
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a
treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - ANSWER Using the same pesticides over and over again
, What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - ANSWER They are eventually broken down by
bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - ANSWER When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable
damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - ANSWER 5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - ANSWER Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - ANSWER 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) ? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - ANSWER The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic substances from
bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Using a pesticide
only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? - ANSWER Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean? - ANSWER Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
, What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? - ANSWER Water thoroughly when
you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - ANSWER Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... - ANSWER Can be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do? - ANSWER Promotes healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the southeastern U.S.? - ANSWER 1.) Mountains: (Cool-
season grasses)
2.) Piedmont: (The transitional zone where both warm and cool-season grasses are used)
*Cool-season gasses do better in the upper-piedmont region
*Warm-season grasses do better in the lower-piedmont region
3.) Coastal plain: (Warm-season grasses)
What are 4 mistakes in turf plant management that could contribute to poor turf stands and pest
problems? - ANSWER 1.) Not enough water
2.) Not aerating
3.) A lot of thatch
4.) No regular mowing
What are 3 site problems that could contribute to poor turf stands and pest problems? - ANSWER 1.)
Poor drainage
2.) Shade
3.) Humidity
What are Cultivars? - ANSWER The different plant groups within a species
