QAL B LANDSCAPE PEST MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) / ALREADY GRADED A+
1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
☑ A. Reduce pest damage using the least hazardous methods
☐ B. Eliminate all pests permanently
☐ C. Apply pesticides on a fixed schedule
☐ D. Use chemical control as the first option
Rationale: IPM emphasizes prevention, monitoring, and least-toxic control methods to minimize risk to
people and the environment.
2. Which pest control method involves modifying the environment to reduce pest survival?
☑ A. Cultural control
☐ B. Chemical control
☐ C. Mechanical control
☐ D. Biological control
Rationale: Cultural controls include irrigation management, pruning, and sanitation to reduce pest
habitat.
3. Which document provides legally binding instructions for pesticide use?
☑ A. The pesticide label
☐ B. The safety data sheet
☐ C. Employer policy
☐ D. Manufacturer website
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legal document and must be followed exactly.
4. When must personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn?
☑ A. As stated on the pesticide label
☐ B. Only during mixing
☐ C. Only during application
☐ D. Only if exposure occurs
Rationale: PPE requirements are specified on the label and apply as directed.
,5. What does “restricted entry interval” (REI) mean?
☑ A. Time after application before workers may re-enter
☐ B. Time pesticide remains effective
☐ C. Time before irrigation
☐ D. Time product may be stored
Rationale: REI protects workers from exposure after pesticide application.
6. Which pest causes damage by chewing leaves?
☑ A. Caterpillars
☐ B. Aphids
☐ C. Mites
☐ D. Whiteflies
Rationale: Caterpillars are chewing insects that remove leaf tissue.
7. Aphids primarily damage plants by:
☑ A. Sucking plant sap
☐ B. Chewing roots
☐ C. Tunneling stems
☐ D. Feeding on seeds
Rationale: Aphids are piercing-sucking insects that weaken plants.
8. What condition favors fungal disease development?
☑ A. Warm temperatures and high humidity
☐ B. Dry soil and wind
☐ C. Cold temperatures
☐ D. Low light only
Rationale: Moist, warm conditions promote fungal growth.
9. Which practice helps prevent plant disease?
☑ A. Proper spacing of plants
☐ B. Overhead watering at night
☐ C. Excess fertilization
☐ D. Poor air circulation
,Rationale: Proper spacing improves airflow and reduces moisture buildup.
10. Which pest is considered a beneficial insect?
☑ A. Lady beetle
☐ B. Aphid
☐ C. Scale insect
☐ D. Mealybug
Rationale: Lady beetles feed on aphids and other pests.
11. What is biological control?
☑ A. Using natural enemies to control pests
☐ B. Applying chemical pesticides
☐ C. Removing pests by hand
☐ D. Altering irrigation practices
Rationale: Biological control relies on predators, parasites, or pathogens.
12. Which organism is a plant pathogen?
☑ A. Fungus
☐ B. Earthworm
☐ C. Lady beetle
☐ D. Honeybee
Rationale: Fungi can cause plant diseases.
13. What is the best method to confirm a pest problem?
☑ A. Proper identification of the pest
☐ B. Immediate pesticide application
☐ C. Asking a coworker
☐ D. Treating all plants
Rationale: Correct identification ensures proper and effective control.
14. Which pest commonly causes stippling on leaves?
, ☑ A. Spider mites
☐ B. Snails
☐ C. Beetles
☐ D. Caterpillars
Rationale: Spider mites feed by piercing cells, causing stippling.
15. When mixing pesticides, what should be added to the tank first?
☑ A. Water
☐ B. Concentrated pesticide
☐ C. Surfactant
☐ D. Fertilizer
Rationale: Adding water first reduces splash and exposure risk.
16. What is pesticide drift?
☑ A. Movement of pesticide off target
☐ B. Breakdown of pesticide
☐ C. Absorption into soil
☐ D. Evaporation from leaves
Rationale: Drift can cause injury to non-target plants and people.
17. Which factor increases pesticide drift?
☑ A. Windy conditions
☐ B. Low spray pressure
☐ C. Large droplet size
☐ D. Ground application
Rationale: Wind carries spray particles away from the target.
18. What is a sign of root rot?
☑ A. Wilting despite moist soil
☐ B. Leaf chewing
☐ C. Powdery residue
☐ D. Leaf spots only
Rationale: Root damage prevents water uptake, causing wilting.
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) / ALREADY GRADED A+
1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
☑ A. Reduce pest damage using the least hazardous methods
☐ B. Eliminate all pests permanently
☐ C. Apply pesticides on a fixed schedule
☐ D. Use chemical control as the first option
Rationale: IPM emphasizes prevention, monitoring, and least-toxic control methods to minimize risk to
people and the environment.
2. Which pest control method involves modifying the environment to reduce pest survival?
☑ A. Cultural control
☐ B. Chemical control
☐ C. Mechanical control
☐ D. Biological control
Rationale: Cultural controls include irrigation management, pruning, and sanitation to reduce pest
habitat.
3. Which document provides legally binding instructions for pesticide use?
☑ A. The pesticide label
☐ B. The safety data sheet
☐ C. Employer policy
☐ D. Manufacturer website
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legal document and must be followed exactly.
4. When must personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn?
☑ A. As stated on the pesticide label
☐ B. Only during mixing
☐ C. Only during application
☐ D. Only if exposure occurs
Rationale: PPE requirements are specified on the label and apply as directed.
,5. What does “restricted entry interval” (REI) mean?
☑ A. Time after application before workers may re-enter
☐ B. Time pesticide remains effective
☐ C. Time before irrigation
☐ D. Time product may be stored
Rationale: REI protects workers from exposure after pesticide application.
6. Which pest causes damage by chewing leaves?
☑ A. Caterpillars
☐ B. Aphids
☐ C. Mites
☐ D. Whiteflies
Rationale: Caterpillars are chewing insects that remove leaf tissue.
7. Aphids primarily damage plants by:
☑ A. Sucking plant sap
☐ B. Chewing roots
☐ C. Tunneling stems
☐ D. Feeding on seeds
Rationale: Aphids are piercing-sucking insects that weaken plants.
8. What condition favors fungal disease development?
☑ A. Warm temperatures and high humidity
☐ B. Dry soil and wind
☐ C. Cold temperatures
☐ D. Low light only
Rationale: Moist, warm conditions promote fungal growth.
9. Which practice helps prevent plant disease?
☑ A. Proper spacing of plants
☐ B. Overhead watering at night
☐ C. Excess fertilization
☐ D. Poor air circulation
,Rationale: Proper spacing improves airflow and reduces moisture buildup.
10. Which pest is considered a beneficial insect?
☑ A. Lady beetle
☐ B. Aphid
☐ C. Scale insect
☐ D. Mealybug
Rationale: Lady beetles feed on aphids and other pests.
11. What is biological control?
☑ A. Using natural enemies to control pests
☐ B. Applying chemical pesticides
☐ C. Removing pests by hand
☐ D. Altering irrigation practices
Rationale: Biological control relies on predators, parasites, or pathogens.
12. Which organism is a plant pathogen?
☑ A. Fungus
☐ B. Earthworm
☐ C. Lady beetle
☐ D. Honeybee
Rationale: Fungi can cause plant diseases.
13. What is the best method to confirm a pest problem?
☑ A. Proper identification of the pest
☐ B. Immediate pesticide application
☐ C. Asking a coworker
☐ D. Treating all plants
Rationale: Correct identification ensures proper and effective control.
14. Which pest commonly causes stippling on leaves?
, ☑ A. Spider mites
☐ B. Snails
☐ C. Beetles
☐ D. Caterpillars
Rationale: Spider mites feed by piercing cells, causing stippling.
15. When mixing pesticides, what should be added to the tank first?
☑ A. Water
☐ B. Concentrated pesticide
☐ C. Surfactant
☐ D. Fertilizer
Rationale: Adding water first reduces splash and exposure risk.
16. What is pesticide drift?
☑ A. Movement of pesticide off target
☐ B. Breakdown of pesticide
☐ C. Absorption into soil
☐ D. Evaporation from leaves
Rationale: Drift can cause injury to non-target plants and people.
17. Which factor increases pesticide drift?
☑ A. Windy conditions
☐ B. Low spray pressure
☐ C. Large droplet size
☐ D. Ground application
Rationale: Wind carries spray particles away from the target.
18. What is a sign of root rot?
☑ A. Wilting despite moist soil
☐ B. Leaf chewing
☐ C. Powdery residue
☐ D. Leaf spots only
Rationale: Root damage prevents water uptake, causing wilting.
