WISCONSIN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TURF AND
LANDSCAPE EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM ALL
CHAPTERS 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - answer-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? -
answer-1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - answer-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? - answer-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? - answer-The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a
treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - answer-Using the same pesticides over and over again
,What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - answer-They are eventually broken down by
bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - answer-When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable
damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - answer-5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - answer-Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - answer-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) ? - answer-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? - answer-A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - answer-The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic substances from
bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - answer-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? - answer-Using a pesticide
only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? - answer-Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestation
, What does proper mowing mean? - answer-Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? - answer-Water thoroughly when
you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - answer-Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... - answer-Can be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do? - answer-Promotes healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the southeastern U.S.? - answer-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? - answer-1.) Not enough water
2.) Not aerating
3.) A lot of thatch
4.) No regular mowing
What are 3 site problems that could contribute to poor turf stands and pest problems? - answer-1.) Poor
drainage
2.) Shade
3.) Humidity
What are Cultivars? - answer-The different plant groups within a species
LANDSCAPE EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM ALL
CHAPTERS 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - answer-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? -
answer-1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - answer-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? - answer-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? - answer-The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a
treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - answer-Using the same pesticides over and over again
,What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - answer-They are eventually broken down by
bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - answer-When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable
damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - answer-5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - answer-Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - answer-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) ? - answer-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? - answer-A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - answer-The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic substances from
bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - answer-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? - answer-Using a pesticide
only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? - answer-Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestation
, What does proper mowing mean? - answer-Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? - answer-Water thoroughly when
you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - answer-Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... - answer-Can be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do? - answer-Promotes healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the southeastern U.S.? - answer-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? - answer-1.) Not enough water
2.) Not aerating
3.) A lot of thatch
4.) No regular mowing
What are 3 site problems that could contribute to poor turf stands and pest problems? - answer-1.) Poor
drainage
2.) Shade
3.) Humidity
What are Cultivars? - answer-The different plant groups within a species
