Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's licence exam Study Guide With Correct Answers Graded A+

What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - 1.) PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the site) 2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whether the damage to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an environmental condition such as freezing or drought and always determine the exact pest that you are dealing with) 3.) SET ACTION THRESHOLDS: Expect some pests and tolerate some damage: (Deciding how many pests and how much damage to tolerate) 4.) CONTROL: Use pesticides as a last choice-Not a first choice What are 4 tools or techniques that you could use to study a plant problem as you look for pests? - 1.) Keep records 2.) Use a hand lens 3.) Learn about symptoms 4.) Carry an index card What are 2 kinds of drift? - 1.) Particle drift: (The movement of fine particles (droplets or dust) through the air while the pesticide is being applied) 2.) Vapor drift: (The movement of the pesticide in the form of a gas or vapor during or after application) What is a Buffer? - This is the non treated zone between the area to be treated and sensitive areas such as ponds, streams, wells, and drains What is a Re-entry period? - The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a treated area Resistance to pesticides come from... - Using the same pesticides over and over againWhat will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - They are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi When should you apply a pesticide? - When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable damage What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - 5 power to 10 power What should you do in an IPM program? - Produce healthy plants that can resist pests Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - Because they are labeled for use only on specific pests and types of plants and because it is safer to use other controls What is Integrated pest management (IPM) ? - It is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment What is Phytotoxicity? - A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth What is Pesticide breakdown? - The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil What is a Threshold? - A point at which pest populations or environmental conditions indicate that pest control action must be taken What are the strategies that delay the development of pesticide resistance? - Using a pesticide only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from different chemical classes What is an Indicator plant? - Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestationWhat does proper mowing mean? - Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut