Alabama OTPS Turf Disease Management 2025/2026 (10+ Qs) – Dollar Spot, Brown Patch, Gray Leaf Spot, Fairy Ring

This document presents over 10 fully answered and up-to-date exam questions from the Alabama OTPS (Ornamental and Turf Pest Supervisor) certification exam for the 2025/2026 testing cycle. Focused specifically on turfgrass disease management, it provides targeted insights for identifying and managing the most common fungal diseases affecting lawns and sod in Alabama’s climate. Key topics include disease identification as the first step to treatment, with an emphasis on prevention over reactive application. Definitions of phytotoxicity and systemic pesticides are included to build foundational knowledge. The guide details disease-specific management practices for Dollar Spot, Gray Leaf Spot, Fairy Ring, and Large Patch (Brown Patch), including fertilization, irrigation, nitrogen use, aeration, fungicide application, and cultural control methods. This is an essential reference for turf managers, pest control supervisors, landscapers, groundskeepers, and agricultural professionals preparing for the OTPS certification or involved in disease management in warm-season turf systems. Keywords: Alabama OTPS, turfgrass diseases, Dollar Spot, Gray Leaf Spot, Brown Patch, Large Patch, Fairy Ring, fungicides, turf disease prevention, systemic pesticides, phytotoxicity, turf pest management, turfgrass maintenance, OTPS exam