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Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest
Management for Carolinas and
Georgia questions and answers
Resistance comes from:
· using the same pesticides over and over
· applying pesticides at the wrong time of year
· applying too much pesticide at a time
· applying pesticides to plants that are too dry - CORRECT
ANSWER>>· using the same pesticides over and over
Pesticides in the soil:
· never go away
· are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
· have the same effect as fertilizer
· are harmless to beneficial insects - CORRECT ANSWER>>· are
eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
You should apply a pesticide:
· based on the calendar date
· as soon as you see the first pest
· when pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
· every 10 days during the growing season - CORRECT ANSWER>>·
when pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect
identification?
· less than 3 power
· 5 to 10 power
· at least 10 power
· the highest power you can find - CORRECT ANSWER>>· 5 to 10
power
In an IPM program you should:
· control all the insects you see
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· produce healthy plants that can resist pests
· rely totally on natural biological control
· never use chemical control - CORRECT ANSWER>>· produce
healthy plants that can resist pests
Which of these statements is TRUE?
· it is legal to use an insecticide on any plant to control insects
· different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
· yellow leaves are always a sign of disease
· it is safe to use a broad-spectrum herbicide on plants not listed on the
label - CORRECT ANSWER>>· different diseases and insects can
cause the same symptoms
Which of these statements is FALSE?
· records are helpful in knowing when to look for a pest each year
· records are a way to know whether a treatment was effective
· record keeping takes more time than it's worth
· record keeping helps you comply with pesticide regulations -
CORRECT ANSWER>>· record keeping takes more time than it's
worth
Proper mowing means which of the following:
· Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
· Mowing as close as you can for a neat appearance
· Collecting all clippings after each mowing
· Taking off one-half of the leaf - CORRECT ANSWER>>Using sharp
mower blades to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease
· Irrigate every day
· Irrigate in the late afternoon
· Water thoroughly when you first see wilting
· Water lightly and often - CORRECT ANSWER>>· Water thoroughly
when you first see wilting
When fertilizing
· Wait until turf goes dormant
· Apply nitrogen once a month to get lush growth
Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest
Management for Carolinas and
Georgia questions and answers
Resistance comes from:
· using the same pesticides over and over
· applying pesticides at the wrong time of year
· applying too much pesticide at a time
· applying pesticides to plants that are too dry - CORRECT
ANSWER>>· using the same pesticides over and over
Pesticides in the soil:
· never go away
· are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
· have the same effect as fertilizer
· are harmless to beneficial insects - CORRECT ANSWER>>· are
eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
You should apply a pesticide:
· based on the calendar date
· as soon as you see the first pest
· when pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
· every 10 days during the growing season - CORRECT ANSWER>>·
when pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect
identification?
· less than 3 power
· 5 to 10 power
· at least 10 power
· the highest power you can find - CORRECT ANSWER>>· 5 to 10
power
In an IPM program you should:
· control all the insects you see
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· produce healthy plants that can resist pests
· rely totally on natural biological control
· never use chemical control - CORRECT ANSWER>>· produce
healthy plants that can resist pests
Which of these statements is TRUE?
· it is legal to use an insecticide on any plant to control insects
· different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
· yellow leaves are always a sign of disease
· it is safe to use a broad-spectrum herbicide on plants not listed on the
label - CORRECT ANSWER>>· different diseases and insects can
cause the same symptoms
Which of these statements is FALSE?
· records are helpful in knowing when to look for a pest each year
· records are a way to know whether a treatment was effective
· record keeping takes more time than it's worth
· record keeping helps you comply with pesticide regulations -
CORRECT ANSWER>>· record keeping takes more time than it's
worth
Proper mowing means which of the following:
· Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
· Mowing as close as you can for a neat appearance
· Collecting all clippings after each mowing
· Taking off one-half of the leaf - CORRECT ANSWER>>Using sharp
mower blades to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease
· Irrigate every day
· Irrigate in the late afternoon
· Water thoroughly when you first see wilting
· Water lightly and often - CORRECT ANSWER>>· Water thoroughly
when you first see wilting
When fertilizing
· Wait until turf goes dormant
· Apply nitrogen once a month to get lush growth
