Lawn and Ornamental Test questions with correct answers

Common predators of chinch bugs include Correct Answer-Big eyed bug, ear wig, and anthocorids When treating turf for active chinch bugs a _____________ buffer of the area around the damage should be treated? Correct Answer-5 foot When checking a lawn for presence of chinch bugs, inspect __________________________? Correct Answer-near yellowed areas Chinch bugs adults are __________________? Correct Answer-black with white patches on wings Chinch bugs eggs are laid? Correct Answer-in leaf sheaths or pushed into soft soil Chinch bugs cause injury to turfgrass by? Correct Answer-sucking fluids from crowns, stems, and stolen yellowish brown patches A correctly applied treatment should control chinch bugs for _____________________? Correct Answer-8-10 weeks Two weeks ago you made a proper pesticide application for an active chinch bug application for an active chinch bug infestation. Now the customer is angry because the damaged area has grown larger since your application. What happened? Correct Answer-the eggs hatched causing a secondary infestation. You should have made a second application at the 10 day mark