Identify four pests that might cause root damage to turf.
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Japanese beetle, Green Jun Beetle, Masked Chafer, Oriental
Beetle, Mole Cricket.
,Explain precautions to take when using herbicides in ornamental beds.
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Avoid windy conditions; use systemic herbicides for perennial weeds; can kill
all plants, be careful.
Know how to calibrate by area-to-be-treated or by sprayer volume.
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Step 1: fill sprayer tank half full with water. Maintain the pumping pressure for
application. Record the number of seconds it takes to spray test plot.
Step 2: Stand still and spray into container for the avg time from step 1.
Number of ounces equals the amount of spray delivered to 1000 sq ft. Then
calculate the amt of pesticide and water needed to treat area.
List at least four of the major cool-season grasses.
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1. Creeping bentgrass, 2. Tall fescue, 3. Fine fescues (Creeping red, Hard,
Chewings), 4. Perennial ryegrass, 5. Kentucky bluegrass.
, Identify four mistakes in turf plant management that could contribute to poor turf stands
and pest problems.
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1. Mowing too short, 2. Mowing with dull blades, 3.Too much fertilizer (creates
thatch), 4. Too much water
Describe four pest-control problems caused by a thick thatch layer.
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1. Winter shelter for pests, 2. Creates humidity zone for sod webworms,
cutworms, and chinch bugs. 3. Billbug larvae and white grubs feed on thatch.
4. Hinders movement of pesticides and bio controls. 5. Prevent irrigation/rain
from reaching the soil, won't wet in pesticides.
Describe three problems that could cause failure of preemergence herbicide.
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1. Thatch; 2. weak grass; 3. emerged weeds
Describe how wildlife can damage the landscape.
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Japanese beetle, Green Jun Beetle, Masked Chafer, Oriental
Beetle, Mole Cricket.
,Explain precautions to take when using herbicides in ornamental beds.
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Avoid windy conditions; use systemic herbicides for perennial weeds; can kill
all plants, be careful.
Know how to calibrate by area-to-be-treated or by sprayer volume.
Give this one a try later!
Step 1: fill sprayer tank half full with water. Maintain the pumping pressure for
application. Record the number of seconds it takes to spray test plot.
Step 2: Stand still and spray into container for the avg time from step 1.
Number of ounces equals the amount of spray delivered to 1000 sq ft. Then
calculate the amt of pesticide and water needed to treat area.
List at least four of the major cool-season grasses.
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1. Creeping bentgrass, 2. Tall fescue, 3. Fine fescues (Creeping red, Hard,
Chewings), 4. Perennial ryegrass, 5. Kentucky bluegrass.
, Identify four mistakes in turf plant management that could contribute to poor turf stands
and pest problems.
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1. Mowing too short, 2. Mowing with dull blades, 3.Too much fertilizer (creates
thatch), 4. Too much water
Describe four pest-control problems caused by a thick thatch layer.
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1. Winter shelter for pests, 2. Creates humidity zone for sod webworms,
cutworms, and chinch bugs. 3. Billbug larvae and white grubs feed on thatch.
4. Hinders movement of pesticides and bio controls. 5. Prevent irrigation/rain
from reaching the soil, won't wet in pesticides.
Describe three problems that could cause failure of preemergence herbicide.
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1. Thatch; 2. weak grass; 3. emerged weeds
Describe how wildlife can damage the landscape.
