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Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicators exam
Questions with Answers (100% Correct Answers)
How can tiny mites on junipers and evergreens be found? Answer:
They can be found by tapping the leaves against a white index card
several times
What is Phytotoxicity? Answer: Plant damage caused by pesticides
Resistance from pesticides comes from... Answer: Using the same
pesticide over and over again
Pesticides in the soil... Answer: Are eventually broken down by
bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? Answer: When pests are
abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
In an IPM program you should... Answer: Produce healthy plants that
can resist pests
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Which is true? Answer: Different diseases and insects can cause the
same symptoms
Which is false? Answer: Record keeping takes more time than it is
worth
What is Thatch? Answer: The layer of living and dead plant stems,
leaves, and roots that develops between the soil surface and green
vegetation
What does proper mowing mean? Answer: Using sharp blades to
make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease... Answer: Water
thoroughly when you first see wilting
When fertilizing... Answer: Determine fertilizer need through results
of a soil test
Which is false? Answer: Thatch should be a least 2 inches thick to
keep soil cool
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Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicators exam
Questions with Answers (100% Correct Answers)
How can tiny mites on junipers and evergreens be found? Answer:
They can be found by tapping the leaves against a white index card
several times
What is Phytotoxicity? Answer: Plant damage caused by pesticides
Resistance from pesticides comes from... Answer: Using the same
pesticide over and over again
Pesticides in the soil... Answer: Are eventually broken down by
bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? Answer: When pests are
abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
In an IPM program you should... Answer: Produce healthy plants that
can resist pests
© 2025 All rights reserved
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Which is true? Answer: Different diseases and insects can cause the
same symptoms
Which is false? Answer: Record keeping takes more time than it is
worth
What is Thatch? Answer: The layer of living and dead plant stems,
leaves, and roots that develops between the soil surface and green
vegetation
What does proper mowing mean? Answer: Using sharp blades to
make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease... Answer: Water
thoroughly when you first see wilting
When fertilizing... Answer: Determine fertilizer need through results
of a soil test
Which is false? Answer: Thatch should be a least 2 inches thick to
keep soil cool
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