Louisiana Turf and Ornamental Pest Control
Questions and Answers
What is the first logical step in managing pests? - -Prevention
- What are some measures to help prevent pest establishment? - -
Sanitation
Roughing (removing infested/infected plant or parts)
Screens on doors and vents in greenhouses
Weed control
- When can you determine if, when, and how to control a pest? - -After it
has been correctly identified.
- True or False. No single pesticide is capable of controlling all major pests
without damaging sensitive plants. - -True
- What is the most widely used method of pest control? - -Spray application
- How should a pesticide be applied, to perform at its best? - -When pests
are present and vulnerable.
Apply at the proper rate.
Apply in sufficient volume to permit thorough coverage.
Apply to upper and lower surfaces of leaves.
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Questions and Answers
What is the first logical step in managing pests? - -Prevention
- What are some measures to help prevent pest establishment? - -
Sanitation
Roughing (removing infested/infected plant or parts)
Screens on doors and vents in greenhouses
Weed control
- When can you determine if, when, and how to control a pest? - -After it
has been correctly identified.
- True or False. No single pesticide is capable of controlling all major pests
without damaging sensitive plants. - -True
- What is the most widely used method of pest control? - -Spray application
- How should a pesticide be applied, to perform at its best? - -When pests
are present and vulnerable.
Apply at the proper rate.
Apply in sufficient volume to permit thorough coverage.
Apply to upper and lower surfaces of leaves.
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