Georgia Pesticide Exam - Category 24
Questions with correct Answers
IPM Principle #1 - CORRECT ANSWER-determine the exact pest you are dealing with (or if it's
not a pest at all, but a problem with nutrition or water, etc.)
healthy plants - CORRECT ANSWER-have fewer pest problems; are less likely to be seriously
damaged when pests do occur
use pesticides - CORRECT ANSWER-only when needed
indicator plants - CORRECT ANSWER-plants that are first affected by pests (example -- check
rose bushes to see if you have a Japanese beetle problem, as they are the first place they will
go)
Cultural control methods - CORRECT ANSWER-placement of plants, irrigation, fertilization
(choosing correct site is key)
biological control - CORRECT ANSWER-the control of a pest by the introduction of a natural
enemy or predator, such as nematodes or predator wasps
mechanical control - CORRECT ANSWER-physical removal of invasive species (hand-weeding,
trapping insects)
chemical control - CORRECT ANSWER-pesticides, herbicides
drift - CORRECT ANSWER-movement of pesticide through the air away from target site
, particle drift - CORRECT ANSWER-movement of droplets or dust away from target area during
pesticide application
vapor drift - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement of pesticides as gaseous vapors from the target area
(during or after application)
buffer - CORRECT ANSWER-a non-treated zone between target area and sensitive areas, such as
streams, ponds, and drains
pesticides in the soil - CORRECT ANSWER-Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
Goal of IPM program (Integrated Pest Management) - CORRECT ANSWER-to produce healthy
plants that can resist pests
hand lens for insect identification - CORRECT ANSWER-5 power to 10 power
cultural practice for turgrass - CORRECT ANSWER-proper cultivar selected, proper site prep,
mowing, thatch removal, correct watering and fertilization
Fescue and Kentucky bluegrass - CORRECT ANSWER-cool season grass
Bermudagrass, Centipedegrass, Zoysiagrass, Bahiagrass - CORRECT ANSWER-warm season
grasses
perennial ryegrass used for - CORRECT ANSWER-overseeding warm season grass for winter color
Questions with correct Answers
IPM Principle #1 - CORRECT ANSWER-determine the exact pest you are dealing with (or if it's
not a pest at all, but a problem with nutrition or water, etc.)
healthy plants - CORRECT ANSWER-have fewer pest problems; are less likely to be seriously
damaged when pests do occur
use pesticides - CORRECT ANSWER-only when needed
indicator plants - CORRECT ANSWER-plants that are first affected by pests (example -- check
rose bushes to see if you have a Japanese beetle problem, as they are the first place they will
go)
Cultural control methods - CORRECT ANSWER-placement of plants, irrigation, fertilization
(choosing correct site is key)
biological control - CORRECT ANSWER-the control of a pest by the introduction of a natural
enemy or predator, such as nematodes or predator wasps
mechanical control - CORRECT ANSWER-physical removal of invasive species (hand-weeding,
trapping insects)
chemical control - CORRECT ANSWER-pesticides, herbicides
drift - CORRECT ANSWER-movement of pesticide through the air away from target site
, particle drift - CORRECT ANSWER-movement of droplets or dust away from target area during
pesticide application
vapor drift - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement of pesticides as gaseous vapors from the target area
(during or after application)
buffer - CORRECT ANSWER-a non-treated zone between target area and sensitive areas, such as
streams, ponds, and drains
pesticides in the soil - CORRECT ANSWER-Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
Goal of IPM program (Integrated Pest Management) - CORRECT ANSWER-to produce healthy
plants that can resist pests
hand lens for insect identification - CORRECT ANSWER-5 power to 10 power
cultural practice for turgrass - CORRECT ANSWER-proper cultivar selected, proper site prep,
mowing, thatch removal, correct watering and fertilization
Fescue and Kentucky bluegrass - CORRECT ANSWER-cool season grass
Bermudagrass, Centipedegrass, Zoysiagrass, Bahiagrass - CORRECT ANSWER-warm season
grasses
perennial ryegrass used for - CORRECT ANSWER-overseeding warm season grass for winter color
