Turf & landscape 3.0 Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
Pest are more likely to develop pesticide resistance when? - ....ANSWER ...-A
persistent pesticide is frequently used
What action will reduce the chances of pesticide drift? - ....ANSWER ...-Keep the
nozzle close to the ground
Which droplet pattern is least likely to produce particles that will drift? -
....ANSWER ...-Coarse
An insecticide label states, "Do not apply to plants that are flowering". Does this apply
to weeds? - ....ANSWER ...-Yes
Which pesticide are you most likely to use to control white tail deer -
....ANSWER ...-Repellent
When using a rotary spreader how much should you overlap your passes to make a
uniform application of a granular pesticide? - ....ANSWER ...-30% to 50%
Which type of hydraulic sprayer is best suited for making broadcast applications to an
entire 1,800 sq ft lawn? - ....ANSWER ...-Hose and reei system
You make a for-hire landscape pesticide application. When must your customer receive
the application information? - ....ANSWER ...-Immediately after the application
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, How do aphids damage plants? - ....ANSWER ...-Sucking out plant juices
What is a symptom of damage from a caterpillar? - ....ANSWER ...-Notched or
ragged leaves
What is the best reason to know the type of metamorphosis the target pest goes through?
- ....ANSWER ...-To target the most vulnerable life stage
You apply herbicide-fertilizer to an apartment building's turf. What sign do you post and
for how long? - ....ANSWER ...-Fertilizer warning sign; for at least 12 hours
What is the most common application method for controlling weeds in turf? -
....ANSWER ...-Broadcast
What can you do to reduce pesticide waste? - ....ANSWER ...-Prevent damage to
pesticide containers?
What is typically the largest source of pesticide waste? - ....ANSWER ...-pesticide
containers
What type of herbicide is best suited for controlling perennial weeds? -
....ANSWER ...-Contact
What can minimize negative impacts of volatile herbicide like 2,4-D? -
....ANSWER ...-Use an amine foundation
What do you make postemergence herbicide applications according to the weed/s
growth stage listed on the label? - ....ANSWER ...-Selectivity is determined by
growth stage
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Questions and Answers
Pest are more likely to develop pesticide resistance when? - ....ANSWER ...-A
persistent pesticide is frequently used
What action will reduce the chances of pesticide drift? - ....ANSWER ...-Keep the
nozzle close to the ground
Which droplet pattern is least likely to produce particles that will drift? -
....ANSWER ...-Coarse
An insecticide label states, "Do not apply to plants that are flowering". Does this apply
to weeds? - ....ANSWER ...-Yes
Which pesticide are you most likely to use to control white tail deer -
....ANSWER ...-Repellent
When using a rotary spreader how much should you overlap your passes to make a
uniform application of a granular pesticide? - ....ANSWER ...-30% to 50%
Which type of hydraulic sprayer is best suited for making broadcast applications to an
entire 1,800 sq ft lawn? - ....ANSWER ...-Hose and reei system
You make a for-hire landscape pesticide application. When must your customer receive
the application information? - ....ANSWER ...-Immediately after the application
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1
, How do aphids damage plants? - ....ANSWER ...-Sucking out plant juices
What is a symptom of damage from a caterpillar? - ....ANSWER ...-Notched or
ragged leaves
What is the best reason to know the type of metamorphosis the target pest goes through?
- ....ANSWER ...-To target the most vulnerable life stage
You apply herbicide-fertilizer to an apartment building's turf. What sign do you post and
for how long? - ....ANSWER ...-Fertilizer warning sign; for at least 12 hours
What is the most common application method for controlling weeds in turf? -
....ANSWER ...-Broadcast
What can you do to reduce pesticide waste? - ....ANSWER ...-Prevent damage to
pesticide containers?
What is typically the largest source of pesticide waste? - ....ANSWER ...-pesticide
containers
What type of herbicide is best suited for controlling perennial weeds? -
....ANSWER ...-Contact
What can minimize negative impacts of volatile herbicide like 2,4-D? -
....ANSWER ...-Use an amine foundation
What do you make postemergence herbicide applications according to the weed/s
growth stage listed on the label? - ....ANSWER ...-Selectivity is determined by
growth stage
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 2
