TURF & ORNAMENTAL / RIGHT OF WAY
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PREP | UPDATED FOR 2025–2026
What should you consider before selecting an herbicide? - correct answer -Type of grass being
treated, surrounding vegetation, what equipment is being used.
What is the lifecycle of a biennial weed? - correct answer -2 years
How do ants damage grass? - correct answer -By their activity
Why would you perform a jar test? - correct answer -To make sure you can mix 2 pesticides
safely
What nozzle is best to use near a body of water? - correct answer -Flat fan
Turning on a hose and applying water to pesticide on your lawn is an example of? - correct
answer -Soil application
Which of these is a beneficial predator?
- Sow bug
- Chiggers
- Agave Weevil
- Assassin bug - correct answer -Assassin bug
How do gophers affect turfgrass? - correct answer -By eating their roots
, If an employee is already certified and wants to broaden their education, how many days do
they have to get their new license? - correct answer -30 days
T or F: A recirculating pump will cause less foam. - correct answer -True
You are using a product that requires 10 oz of herbicide per 50 gallons of water and are using a
power sprayer that can put out 10 gallons per minute. The label calls for an application rate of 5
gallons per 100 sq ft. How much product would you use for a rectangle area that is 100 by 35 ft?
- correct answer -175 gallons
T or F: An uncertified applicator is allowed to treat a healthcare facility if under direct
supervision by a certified applicator. - correct answer -False
What do you need to consider before using a granular? - correct answer --The product must be
watered in
-Danger to children and pets
You have failed your first exam. How many days do you have to wait to retake the test? - correct
answer -7 days
Which trap is more effective at drawing pests in: Blacklight trap or Pitfall trap? - correct answer
-Blacklight trap
True or False: Granules have a high danger of drift? - correct answer -False
How many feet are in a mile? - correct answer -5280
What is the best way to treat for Agave weevils? - correct answer -Remove dead plant > Treat
root system
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PREP | UPDATED FOR 2025–2026
What should you consider before selecting an herbicide? - correct answer -Type of grass being
treated, surrounding vegetation, what equipment is being used.
What is the lifecycle of a biennial weed? - correct answer -2 years
How do ants damage grass? - correct answer -By their activity
Why would you perform a jar test? - correct answer -To make sure you can mix 2 pesticides
safely
What nozzle is best to use near a body of water? - correct answer -Flat fan
Turning on a hose and applying water to pesticide on your lawn is an example of? - correct
answer -Soil application
Which of these is a beneficial predator?
- Sow bug
- Chiggers
- Agave Weevil
- Assassin bug - correct answer -Assassin bug
How do gophers affect turfgrass? - correct answer -By eating their roots
, If an employee is already certified and wants to broaden their education, how many days do
they have to get their new license? - correct answer -30 days
T or F: A recirculating pump will cause less foam. - correct answer -True
You are using a product that requires 10 oz of herbicide per 50 gallons of water and are using a
power sprayer that can put out 10 gallons per minute. The label calls for an application rate of 5
gallons per 100 sq ft. How much product would you use for a rectangle area that is 100 by 35 ft?
- correct answer -175 gallons
T or F: An uncertified applicator is allowed to treat a healthcare facility if under direct
supervision by a certified applicator. - correct answer -False
What do you need to consider before using a granular? - correct answer --The product must be
watered in
-Danger to children and pets
You have failed your first exam. How many days do you have to wait to retake the test? - correct
answer -7 days
Which trap is more effective at drawing pests in: Blacklight trap or Pitfall trap? - correct answer
-Blacklight trap
True or False: Granules have a high danger of drift? - correct answer -False
How many feet are in a mile? - correct answer -5280
What is the best way to treat for Agave weevils? - correct answer -Remove dead plant > Treat
root system
