Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's licence exam study
guide || with errorless answers.
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? correct answers 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?
correct answers 1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers The length of time that must pass before anyone can
enter a treated area
,Resistance to pesticides come from... correct answers Using the same pesticides over and over
again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? correct answers They are eventually broken
down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? correct answers When pests are abundant enough cause
unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? correct answers 5 power
to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? correct answers Produce healthy plants that can resist
pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? correct answers
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) ? correct answers 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? correct answers A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? correct answers The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic
substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil
, What is a Threshold? correct answers 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? correct answers Using
a pesticide only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? correct answers Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean? correct answers Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? correct answers Water
thoroughly when you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? correct answers Determine fertilizer need through results
of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... correct answers Can be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do? correct answers Promotes healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the southeastern U.S.? correct answers 1.)
Mountains: (Cool-season grasses)
2.) Piedmont: (The transitional zone where both warm and cool-season grasses are used)
*Cool-season gasses do better in the upper-piedmont region
*Warm-season grasses do better in the lower-piedmont region
3.) Coastal plain: (Warm-season grasses)
What are 4 mistakes in turf plant management that could contribute to poor turf stands and pest
problems? correct answers 1.) Not enough water
guide || with errorless answers.
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? correct answers 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?
correct answers 1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers The length of time that must pass before anyone can
enter a treated area
,Resistance to pesticides come from... correct answers Using the same pesticides over and over
again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? correct answers They are eventually broken
down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? correct answers When pests are abundant enough cause
unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? correct answers 5 power
to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? correct answers Produce healthy plants that can resist
pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? correct answers
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) ? correct answers 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? correct answers A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? correct answers The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic
substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil
, What is a Threshold? correct answers 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? correct answers Using
a pesticide only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? correct answers Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean? correct answers Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? correct answers Water
thoroughly when you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? correct answers Determine fertilizer need through results
of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... correct answers Can be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do? correct answers Promotes healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the southeastern U.S.? correct answers 1.)
Mountains: (Cool-season grasses)
2.) Piedmont: (The transitional zone where both warm and cool-season grasses are used)
*Cool-season gasses do better in the upper-piedmont region
*Warm-season grasses do better in the lower-piedmont region
3.) Coastal plain: (Warm-season grasses)
What are 4 mistakes in turf plant management that could contribute to poor turf stands and pest
problems? correct answers 1.) Not enough water
