Turf & Landscape (3.0) ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Pesticide resistance - CORRECT ANSWER - Pests are more likely to develop pesticide
resistance when a persistent pesticide is frequently used.
Pesticide drift reduction - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep the nozzle close to the ground.
Droplet pattern for drift - CORRECT ANSWER - Coarse droplet pattern is least likely to
produce particles that will drift.
Insecticide label application - CORRECT ANSWER - An insecticide label stating 'Do not
apply to plants that are flowering' applies to weeds.
Pesticide for white tail deer - CORRECT ANSWER - Repellent is most likely used to control
white tail deer.
Rotary spreader overlap - CORRECT ANSWER - Overlap your passes by 30% to 50% for a
uniform application of a granular pesticide.
Hydraulic sprayer for lawn - CORRECT ANSWER - Hose and reel system is best suited for
making broadcast applications to an entire 1,800 sq ft lawn.
Application information timing - CORRECT ANSWER - Your customer must receive the
application information immediately after the application.
Aphids damage - CORRECT ANSWER - Aphids damage plants by sucking out plant juices.
Caterpillar damage symptom - CORRECT ANSWER - Notched or ragged leaves are a
symptom of damage from a caterpillar.
, Metamorphosis knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - The best reason to know the type of
metamorphosis the target pest goes through is to target the most vulnerable life stage.
Herbicide-fertilizer sign - CORRECT ANSWER - Post a fertilizer warning sign for at least 12
hours after applying herbicide-fertilizer.
Weed control application method - CORRECT ANSWER - Broadcast is the most common
application method for controlling weeds in turf.
Reducing pesticide waste - CORRECT ANSWER - Prevent damage to pesticide containers to
reduce pesticide waste.
Largest source of pesticide waste - CORRECT ANSWER - Pesticide containers are typically
the largest source of pesticide waste.
Herbicide for perennial weeds - CORRECT ANSWER - Contact herbicide is best suited for
controlling perennial weeds.
Minimizing volatile herbicide impacts - CORRECT ANSWER - Use an amine foundation to
minimize negative impacts of volatile herbicide like 2,4-D.
Postemergence herbicide applications - CORRECT ANSWER - Selectivity is determined by
growth stage according to the weed's growth stage listed on the label.
Organisms causing plant diseases - CORRECT ANSWER - Fungi cause the most diseases in
plants.
Foliar fungicide application factor - CORRECT ANSWER - Full coverage of the vegetation is
the most important factor when making foliar fungicide applications.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Pesticide resistance - CORRECT ANSWER - Pests are more likely to develop pesticide
resistance when a persistent pesticide is frequently used.
Pesticide drift reduction - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep the nozzle close to the ground.
Droplet pattern for drift - CORRECT ANSWER - Coarse droplet pattern is least likely to
produce particles that will drift.
Insecticide label application - CORRECT ANSWER - An insecticide label stating 'Do not
apply to plants that are flowering' applies to weeds.
Pesticide for white tail deer - CORRECT ANSWER - Repellent is most likely used to control
white tail deer.
Rotary spreader overlap - CORRECT ANSWER - Overlap your passes by 30% to 50% for a
uniform application of a granular pesticide.
Hydraulic sprayer for lawn - CORRECT ANSWER - Hose and reel system is best suited for
making broadcast applications to an entire 1,800 sq ft lawn.
Application information timing - CORRECT ANSWER - Your customer must receive the
application information immediately after the application.
Aphids damage - CORRECT ANSWER - Aphids damage plants by sucking out plant juices.
Caterpillar damage symptom - CORRECT ANSWER - Notched or ragged leaves are a
symptom of damage from a caterpillar.
, Metamorphosis knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - The best reason to know the type of
metamorphosis the target pest goes through is to target the most vulnerable life stage.
Herbicide-fertilizer sign - CORRECT ANSWER - Post a fertilizer warning sign for at least 12
hours after applying herbicide-fertilizer.
Weed control application method - CORRECT ANSWER - Broadcast is the most common
application method for controlling weeds in turf.
Reducing pesticide waste - CORRECT ANSWER - Prevent damage to pesticide containers to
reduce pesticide waste.
Largest source of pesticide waste - CORRECT ANSWER - Pesticide containers are typically
the largest source of pesticide waste.
Herbicide for perennial weeds - CORRECT ANSWER - Contact herbicide is best suited for
controlling perennial weeds.
Minimizing volatile herbicide impacts - CORRECT ANSWER - Use an amine foundation to
minimize negative impacts of volatile herbicide like 2,4-D.
Postemergence herbicide applications - CORRECT ANSWER - Selectivity is determined by
growth stage according to the weed's growth stage listed on the label.
Organisms causing plant diseases - CORRECT ANSWER - Fungi cause the most diseases in
plants.
Foliar fungicide application factor - CORRECT ANSWER - Full coverage of the vegetation is
the most important factor when making foliar fungicide applications.
