Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
cool season grasses - CORRECT ANSWER - Tall fescue, fine fescue (hard, creeping red,
clemifs), perennial ryegrass, kentucky bluegrass
Warm season grasses - CORRECT ANSWER - Bermuda grass (common,hybrid),
zoysiagrass, bahiagrass, centipedegrass
Particle drift - CORRECT ANSWER - The movement of fine particles through the air
while the pesticide is being applied
Vapor drift - CORRECT ANSWER - The movement of the pesticide in the form of a gas
or vapor during or after application
Hand lens - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps identify tiny pests. Choose a lens of at least 5
power but no more than 10
Geographic region - CORRECT ANSWER - The triangle area is considered the piedmont
region where it is a transitional zone where both cool and warm season grasses are used.
Cool season dormancy - CORRECT ANSWER - Is in the hot, dry season
Warm season dormancy - CORRECT ANSWER - Is in the winter
Identify three site problems that contribute to poor turf stands and pest problems - CORRECT
ANSWER - Poor drainage, compacted soil, shading, poor airflow
, Identify 4 mistakes in turf plant management that contribute to poor turf and pest problems -
CORRECT ANSWER - Improper mowing practices for species (1/3 of the blade), thick
thatch (more than 1/2"), watering too much or too often, fertilizing too much or too often
Thatch - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the layer of living and dead plant stems, leaves and
roots that develops between soil surface and green vegetation
Aeration - CORRECT ANSWER - Should be done before or after dethatching, helps to
relieve compaction
Turf irrigation practices - CORRECT ANSWER - Thoroughly water with 1" per week,
new turf should be watered lightly and frequently, turf should be watered when you see signs of
wilting such as footprints, leaf curling or discoloration, irrigate early in the morning
Turf fertilization practices - CORRECT ANSWER - Requirements and timing vary by
cultivar, test the soil every two to three years and follow turfgrass manual recommendations
Excess nitrogen on turf - CORRECT ANSWER - Leads to thatch build up and lush plants
that are more likely to get diseases such as leaf spot, brown patch, large patch and pythium blight
Nitrogen deficiency in turf - CORRECT ANSWER - Favors dollar spot. Can leave turf
thin, bare and susceptible to weeds
Insects that go through complete metamorphosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Moths and
beetles
Insects that go through gradual metamorphosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Chinch bug
Chinch bug damage to turf - CORRECT ANSWER - Appears as circular patches of
yellowing turf that resembles drought. Resistant to most pesticides
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
cool season grasses - CORRECT ANSWER - Tall fescue, fine fescue (hard, creeping red,
clemifs), perennial ryegrass, kentucky bluegrass
Warm season grasses - CORRECT ANSWER - Bermuda grass (common,hybrid),
zoysiagrass, bahiagrass, centipedegrass
Particle drift - CORRECT ANSWER - The movement of fine particles through the air
while the pesticide is being applied
Vapor drift - CORRECT ANSWER - The movement of the pesticide in the form of a gas
or vapor during or after application
Hand lens - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps identify tiny pests. Choose a lens of at least 5
power but no more than 10
Geographic region - CORRECT ANSWER - The triangle area is considered the piedmont
region where it is a transitional zone where both cool and warm season grasses are used.
Cool season dormancy - CORRECT ANSWER - Is in the hot, dry season
Warm season dormancy - CORRECT ANSWER - Is in the winter
Identify three site problems that contribute to poor turf stands and pest problems - CORRECT
ANSWER - Poor drainage, compacted soil, shading, poor airflow
, Identify 4 mistakes in turf plant management that contribute to poor turf and pest problems -
CORRECT ANSWER - Improper mowing practices for species (1/3 of the blade), thick
thatch (more than 1/2"), watering too much or too often, fertilizing too much or too often
Thatch - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the layer of living and dead plant stems, leaves and
roots that develops between soil surface and green vegetation
Aeration - CORRECT ANSWER - Should be done before or after dethatching, helps to
relieve compaction
Turf irrigation practices - CORRECT ANSWER - Thoroughly water with 1" per week,
new turf should be watered lightly and frequently, turf should be watered when you see signs of
wilting such as footprints, leaf curling or discoloration, irrigate early in the morning
Turf fertilization practices - CORRECT ANSWER - Requirements and timing vary by
cultivar, test the soil every two to three years and follow turfgrass manual recommendations
Excess nitrogen on turf - CORRECT ANSWER - Leads to thatch build up and lush plants
that are more likely to get diseases such as leaf spot, brown patch, large patch and pythium blight
Nitrogen deficiency in turf - CORRECT ANSWER - Favors dollar spot. Can leave turf
thin, bare and susceptible to weeds
Insects that go through complete metamorphosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Moths and
beetles
Insects that go through gradual metamorphosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Chinch bug
Chinch bug damage to turf - CORRECT ANSWER - Appears as circular patches of
yellowing turf that resembles drought. Resistant to most pesticides
