South Carolina Ornamental and Turfgrass
Pest Management (3)- --STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
|| 100% PASS GUARANTEE | UPDATED
VERSION
This document is a comprehensive exam preparation resource designed to support students
in mastering course content and improving assessment performance. It contains well
structured, clearly formatted questions and answers that align with course objectives and key
learning outcomes. The material is organized to promote deep understanding rather than
simple memorization. Each question is accompanied by accurate answers and detailed
explanations to help clarify complex concepts, reinforce core principles, and strengthen
critical thinking skills.
What This Study Resource Offers:
• Thorough coverage of essential topics
• Practice questions similar in style and difficulty to actual exams
• Clear and concise explanations for better understanding
• Structured formatting for easy revision
• Updated and relevant content
This study guide is ideal for:
• Final exam preparation
• Midterm review
• Weekly revision sessions
• Strengthening weak subject areas
, Improving overall academic performance The goal of this resource is to enhance confidence,
reinforce knowledge, and provide structured support for successful exam completion. It
serves as a supplementary study tool to assist students in reviewing key concepts and
preparing effectively for their assessments.
Resistance to pesticides comes from
Using the same pesticides over and over
Pesticides in the soil
Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
You should apply a pesticide
When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification?
5 power to 10 power
In an IPM program you should...
Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Which of these statements is true?
a) it is legal to use an insecticide on any plant to control insects
b) different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
c) yellow leaves are always a sign of disease
d) it is safe to use a broad-spectrum herbicide on plants not listed on the label
B
Which of these statements is false?
a) records are helpful in knowing when to look for a pest each year
b) records are a way to know whether a treatment was effective
c) record keeping takes more time than its worth
d) record keeping helps you comply with pesticide regulations
c
Proper mowing means
,Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease
Water thoroughly when you first see wilting
When fertilizing
Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Which of these statements is false?
a) thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool
b) thatch should be no more than 1/2 inch thick
c) excess thatch keeps water and fertilizer from reaching roots
d) thatch provides a good environment for turf pests
a
Cool-season cultivars...
Can be mixed to minimize disease
Good soil drainage...
Promotes healthy turfgrass
Which of these statements is false?
a) too much fertilizer promotes thatch buildup
b) too much fertilizer can make grass more susceptible to brown patch and leaf spot
c) too little fertilizer makes turf susceptible to bare spots and weed invasions
d) do no fertilize turfgrass infected with dollar spot
d
Which of these methods will NOT help monitor cutworms?
a) soap and water
b) light traps
c) pheromone traps
d) pitfall traps
d
Apply an insecticide...
When the insect is at its most vulnerable stage
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)
, Controls caterpillars
The milky spore disease bacterium
Is only effective against Japanese beetle grubs
To control fire ants
Use a combination of broadcast bait and mound treatments
Sod webworms
Spin silk webbing near the soil in turf
An insecticide applied to control white grubs...
Should be watered in to reach the soil
Mole crickets
Have only one generation per year
Herbicides are
One tool for maintaining weeds
Annual weeds
grow, flower, go to seed, and die within 12 months
Biennial weeds
Form a rosette of leaves the first year and flower the next
Perennial weeds
can live indefinitely
Dandelions
Have a sturdy taproot
Winter annual broadleaf weeds are...
Best controlled in mid to late fall and early winter
Which of these factors is not a component of the disease pyramid?
fungicide
Spring dead spot in bermudagrass...
Pest Management (3)- --STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
|| 100% PASS GUARANTEE | UPDATED
VERSION
This document is a comprehensive exam preparation resource designed to support students
in mastering course content and improving assessment performance. It contains well
structured, clearly formatted questions and answers that align with course objectives and key
learning outcomes. The material is organized to promote deep understanding rather than
simple memorization. Each question is accompanied by accurate answers and detailed
explanations to help clarify complex concepts, reinforce core principles, and strengthen
critical thinking skills.
What This Study Resource Offers:
• Thorough coverage of essential topics
• Practice questions similar in style and difficulty to actual exams
• Clear and concise explanations for better understanding
• Structured formatting for easy revision
• Updated and relevant content
This study guide is ideal for:
• Final exam preparation
• Midterm review
• Weekly revision sessions
• Strengthening weak subject areas
, Improving overall academic performance The goal of this resource is to enhance confidence,
reinforce knowledge, and provide structured support for successful exam completion. It
serves as a supplementary study tool to assist students in reviewing key concepts and
preparing effectively for their assessments.
Resistance to pesticides comes from
Using the same pesticides over and over
Pesticides in the soil
Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
You should apply a pesticide
When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification?
5 power to 10 power
In an IPM program you should...
Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Which of these statements is true?
a) it is legal to use an insecticide on any plant to control insects
b) different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
c) yellow leaves are always a sign of disease
d) it is safe to use a broad-spectrum herbicide on plants not listed on the label
B
Which of these statements is false?
a) records are helpful in knowing when to look for a pest each year
b) records are a way to know whether a treatment was effective
c) record keeping takes more time than its worth
d) record keeping helps you comply with pesticide regulations
c
Proper mowing means
,Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease
Water thoroughly when you first see wilting
When fertilizing
Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Which of these statements is false?
a) thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool
b) thatch should be no more than 1/2 inch thick
c) excess thatch keeps water and fertilizer from reaching roots
d) thatch provides a good environment for turf pests
a
Cool-season cultivars...
Can be mixed to minimize disease
Good soil drainage...
Promotes healthy turfgrass
Which of these statements is false?
a) too much fertilizer promotes thatch buildup
b) too much fertilizer can make grass more susceptible to brown patch and leaf spot
c) too little fertilizer makes turf susceptible to bare spots and weed invasions
d) do no fertilize turfgrass infected with dollar spot
d
Which of these methods will NOT help monitor cutworms?
a) soap and water
b) light traps
c) pheromone traps
d) pitfall traps
d
Apply an insecticide...
When the insect is at its most vulnerable stage
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)
, Controls caterpillars
The milky spore disease bacterium
Is only effective against Japanese beetle grubs
To control fire ants
Use a combination of broadcast bait and mound treatments
Sod webworms
Spin silk webbing near the soil in turf
An insecticide applied to control white grubs...
Should be watered in to reach the soil
Mole crickets
Have only one generation per year
Herbicides are
One tool for maintaining weeds
Annual weeds
grow, flower, go to seed, and die within 12 months
Biennial weeds
Form a rosette of leaves the first year and flower the next
Perennial weeds
can live indefinitely
Dandelions
Have a sturdy taproot
Winter annual broadleaf weeds are...
Best controlled in mid to late fall and early winter
Which of these factors is not a component of the disease pyramid?
fungicide
Spring dead spot in bermudagrass...
