Ornamental and Shade Tree Pest
Management UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Chapter 1 Managing Ornamentals in the Landscape - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pest - CORRECT ANSWER - Unwanted plants (weeds), insects, and diseases found in the
landscape, including vertebrates causing damage to ornamental plants.
Shrubs - CORRECT ANSWER - Woody plants with one or more stems that can grow to a
height of 15 feet or less with foliage extending to the ground.
Plant Stressors - CORRECT ANSWER - -Compacted or poorly drained soils
-Nutrient imbalances or excessive levels of nutrients, as is often the case with some
micronutrients (nutrients required for plant growth in only small quantities)
-Unsuitable soil pH
-Air pollution
-Limited air circulation
-Plant crowding
-Road salt injury
-Improper plant installation
-Inappropriate amount of light
-Poor irrigation practices
-Drought
-Extreme cold or heat
-Wind storms
-Hail storms
-Mechanical damage
, Hardiness - CORRECT ANSWER - based on the average minimum temperatures in which
a particular species of plant will survive.
Microclimate - CORRECT ANSWER - a small area in the immediate vicinity of a plant
where the climate is different from the main climate of the landscape
Cultural Practices - CORRECT ANSWER - An Integrated Pest Management tool that uses
environmental modifications.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - CORRECT ANSWER - A pest management strategy
that uses a wide range of pest control methods or tactics. The goal of this strategy is to prevent
pests from reaching economically or aesthetically damaging levels with the least risk to human
health and the environment.
Pest Resistance - CORRECT ANSWER - A plant's ability to protect itself from the effects
of certain pests, such as insects or diseases.
Plant Hardiness - CORRECT ANSWER - This describes a plant's ability to survive cold
temperatures.
What is a pesticide applicator's role in caring for the landscape? - CORRECT ANSWER -
To achieve and maintain a healthy, vigorous, and attractive landscape with a minimum of pest
problems.
You have a new client who is giving you a tour of her yard. She is very upset about some shrubs
that always seem to have diseases. The shrubs look overgrown and have not been pruned in a
long time.
Why would it be beneficial to prune the shrubs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pruning the
bushes opens up the canopy and allows air to circulate around the leaves. This will help dry the
leaves more quickly after rain and dews, which will help reduce favorable conditions for diseases
to develop.
Management UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Chapter 1 Managing Ornamentals in the Landscape - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pest - CORRECT ANSWER - Unwanted plants (weeds), insects, and diseases found in the
landscape, including vertebrates causing damage to ornamental plants.
Shrubs - CORRECT ANSWER - Woody plants with one or more stems that can grow to a
height of 15 feet or less with foliage extending to the ground.
Plant Stressors - CORRECT ANSWER - -Compacted or poorly drained soils
-Nutrient imbalances or excessive levels of nutrients, as is often the case with some
micronutrients (nutrients required for plant growth in only small quantities)
-Unsuitable soil pH
-Air pollution
-Limited air circulation
-Plant crowding
-Road salt injury
-Improper plant installation
-Inappropriate amount of light
-Poor irrigation practices
-Drought
-Extreme cold or heat
-Wind storms
-Hail storms
-Mechanical damage
, Hardiness - CORRECT ANSWER - based on the average minimum temperatures in which
a particular species of plant will survive.
Microclimate - CORRECT ANSWER - a small area in the immediate vicinity of a plant
where the climate is different from the main climate of the landscape
Cultural Practices - CORRECT ANSWER - An Integrated Pest Management tool that uses
environmental modifications.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - CORRECT ANSWER - A pest management strategy
that uses a wide range of pest control methods or tactics. The goal of this strategy is to prevent
pests from reaching economically or aesthetically damaging levels with the least risk to human
health and the environment.
Pest Resistance - CORRECT ANSWER - A plant's ability to protect itself from the effects
of certain pests, such as insects or diseases.
Plant Hardiness - CORRECT ANSWER - This describes a plant's ability to survive cold
temperatures.
What is a pesticide applicator's role in caring for the landscape? - CORRECT ANSWER -
To achieve and maintain a healthy, vigorous, and attractive landscape with a minimum of pest
problems.
You have a new client who is giving you a tour of her yard. She is very upset about some shrubs
that always seem to have diseases. The shrubs look overgrown and have not been pruned in a
long time.
Why would it be beneficial to prune the shrubs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pruning the
bushes opens up the canopy and allows air to circulate around the leaves. This will help dry the
leaves more quickly after rain and dews, which will help reduce favorable conditions for diseases
to develop.
