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KANSAS TURF PEST CONTROL CATEGORY 3B EXAM |
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM | VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is included in turfgrass management? - ..(ANSWER)...Proper grass selection,
mowing, thatch control
An example of a cool season grass is: - ..(ANSWER)...Bluegrass
What causes most turfgrass diseases in the Midwest? - ..(ANSWER)...Fungi
The following practices can help prevent the development of disease: -
..(ANSWER)...Improve airflow and light availability, select appropriate turf species,
provide appropriate fertility
The first step in the control of any turfgrass disease is: - ..(ANSWER)...Accurate
diagnosis
To diagnose turfgrass diseases, the following is important: - ..(ANSWER)...Review
cultural and chemical practices, determining the overall distribution of the
disease, observe symptoms on individual plants
Leaf spot and melting-out disease is caused by a: - ..(ANSWER)...Fungus
From a distance, rust-infected turf appears: - ..(ANSWER)...Dull yellow
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Powdery mildew can be reduced by: - ..(ANSWER)...Pruning trees and shrubs to
increase sunlight
In order to manage large patch fungus, it is important to: - ..(ANSWER)...Avoid
overwatering in fall and early spring
Spring dead spot is the most common and destructive disease of: -
..(ANSWER)...Bermudagrass
Fairy ring is caused by: - ..(ANSWER)...Fungi
Necrotic ring spot symptoms may be confused with summer patch and -
..(ANSWER)...Fairy ring
In lawn height turf, dollar spot causes these symptoms: - ..(ANSWER)...Tan or
bleached patches 2-6 inches in diameter
Rhizoctonia brown patch is the most common and important disease on -
..(ANSWER)...Tall fescue
In the control of brown patch ___________ is important. - ..(ANSWER)...Proper
fertilization, proper irrigation, proper air circulation
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Summer patch is: - ..(ANSWER)...Extremely difficult to control
Slime molds are _____________parasitic on plants. - ..(ANSWER)...Not
Chlorosis is when the turf becomes ___________ in color. -
..(ANSWER)...Yellowish
Moss occurs in lawns with: - ..(ANSWER)...Low fertility, poor drainage,
compaction, thinned turf
What statement about thatch is NOT true: - ..(ANSWER)...Thatch is caused by
returning clippings to the turf stand
Home lawns comprise by far: - ..(ANSWER)...The greatest amount of turfgrass
acreage
Turfgrass is maintained for? - ..(ANSWER)...Beautification, recreation, erosion
control, and utility
Turf management involves: - ..(ANSWER)...Selecting the right grass, proper
mowing, watering, fertilizing and controlling thatch
Cultural practices are the key to: - ..(ANSWER)...Maintaining turf quality and
preventing problems
KANSAS TURF PEST CONTROL CATEGORY 3B EXAM |
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM | VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is included in turfgrass management? - ..(ANSWER)...Proper grass selection,
mowing, thatch control
An example of a cool season grass is: - ..(ANSWER)...Bluegrass
What causes most turfgrass diseases in the Midwest? - ..(ANSWER)...Fungi
The following practices can help prevent the development of disease: -
..(ANSWER)...Improve airflow and light availability, select appropriate turf species,
provide appropriate fertility
The first step in the control of any turfgrass disease is: - ..(ANSWER)...Accurate
diagnosis
To diagnose turfgrass diseases, the following is important: - ..(ANSWER)...Review
cultural and chemical practices, determining the overall distribution of the
disease, observe symptoms on individual plants
Leaf spot and melting-out disease is caused by a: - ..(ANSWER)...Fungus
From a distance, rust-infected turf appears: - ..(ANSWER)...Dull yellow
, 2
Powdery mildew can be reduced by: - ..(ANSWER)...Pruning trees and shrubs to
increase sunlight
In order to manage large patch fungus, it is important to: - ..(ANSWER)...Avoid
overwatering in fall and early spring
Spring dead spot is the most common and destructive disease of: -
..(ANSWER)...Bermudagrass
Fairy ring is caused by: - ..(ANSWER)...Fungi
Necrotic ring spot symptoms may be confused with summer patch and -
..(ANSWER)...Fairy ring
In lawn height turf, dollar spot causes these symptoms: - ..(ANSWER)...Tan or
bleached patches 2-6 inches in diameter
Rhizoctonia brown patch is the most common and important disease on -
..(ANSWER)...Tall fescue
In the control of brown patch ___________ is important. - ..(ANSWER)...Proper
fertilization, proper irrigation, proper air circulation
, 3
Summer patch is: - ..(ANSWER)...Extremely difficult to control
Slime molds are _____________parasitic on plants. - ..(ANSWER)...Not
Chlorosis is when the turf becomes ___________ in color. -
..(ANSWER)...Yellowish
Moss occurs in lawns with: - ..(ANSWER)...Low fertility, poor drainage,
compaction, thinned turf
What statement about thatch is NOT true: - ..(ANSWER)...Thatch is caused by
returning clippings to the turf stand
Home lawns comprise by far: - ..(ANSWER)...The greatest amount of turfgrass
acreage
Turfgrass is maintained for? - ..(ANSWER)...Beautification, recreation, erosion
control, and utility
Turf management involves: - ..(ANSWER)...Selecting the right grass, proper
mowing, watering, fertilizing and controlling thatch
Cultural practices are the key to: - ..(ANSWER)...Maintaining turf quality and
preventing problems
