Iowa 3OT Pesticide Manual Updated Exam 2026
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Describe why it is important to inspect incoming nursery stock - ANSWERS-Could lead
to pest problems if nursery stock is infected
Should be healthy and free of pests
Describe how to inspect incoming nursery stock - ANSWERS-Closely examine leaves,
branches, and stems or trunk for presence of pest signs and symptoms.
Remove container and inspect visible roots - should be firm and straight.
Should not have been neglected or stored under stressful conditions for extended
periods
Purchase short, stocky plants with dark green foliage]
No broken branches, etc
EPA reported this much was spent on pesticide use for
industrial/commercial/government sector and this much was spend for home and
garden sector in 2012 - ANSWERS-1.4 billion; 3.3 billion
Define integrated pest management - ANSWERS-System that uses all available and
suitable pest control tactics to reduce pest populations to tolerable levels while
minimizing adverse environmental side effects.
Bare-root stock - ANSWERS-Grown in field conditions and dug when plant is dormant.
,Balled and burlapped - ANSWERS-Plants have been grown in field nursery rows, dug
with the soil ball intact, wrapped in burlap, and tied with twine.
Container grown - ANSWERS-Grown in plastic pots for a year or longer.
Discuss use of mulch for ornamental plantings - ANSWERS-Use of mulch reduces
stress on ornamental plants by conserving moisture, moderating soil temperatures, and
minimizing competition from weeds
Organic mulch contributes to plant growth by releasing nutrients
Depth of 2-4 inches of mulch is adequate in preventing most weed seeds from
germinating
Extend mulch to edge of canopy dripline if possible
List the main equipment pieces that damage ornamentals - ANSWERS-Lawn mowers
and string trimmers are the main pieces of equipment that damage ornamental plants
Site of injury is usually at the lower trunk or stems
Digging trenches can also damage roots
Hardened off - ANSWERS-acclimating indoor grown plants to being fully outside.
Gradual exposure to sunlight.
Best time to plant trees and shrubs is - ANSWERS-early spring before new growth.
Second best is fall.
Bare root must be planted in - ANSWERS-spring
container grown and B&B can be planted - ANSWERS-anytime
Water drainage (percolation) can be checked by - ANSWERS-digging a hole and filling
with water. Referred to as perk test. If it does not drain in 2 hours, it is inadequate spot.
,Trunk flare for B&B planting should be - ANSWERS-at or slightly above ground line.
Selective pesticide - ANSWERS-Control only certain types or stages of pests while
leaving nontarget organisms unaffected.
Example would be herbicide that kills broadleaf weeds and not turfgrass
Nonselective pesticide - ANSWERS-Exert their action on a wide variety of pests.
Control most of the plants they are sprayed on.
Identify the best application timing for effective pest control as it pertains to: plant
diseases, insects, and weeds - ANSWERS-Plant diseases
For fungicides, it is critical that susceptible tissues be protected before an infection
begins or at the first appearance of any symptoms
Insects
The younger the stage of insect, the more susceptible it is to chemical control.
Weeds
Generally most effective when applied to actively growing plants and least effective
when plants are not actively growing
Annual weeds are easiest to control in early spring
Biennials should be treated in fall or early spring when in the rosette stage
Perennial weeds can be controlled in early bloom stage or in the fall
Explain how pesticide resistance develops in a pest population - ANSWERS-Resistance
is the ability of a pest species that was once effectively controlled by a pesticide to
survive spray concentrations that were previously effective.
It is an inherited trait that results from repeated applications of pesticides with the same
site of action or mode of action.
Examples include pythium blight in turfgrass, botrytis in ornamental, green peach aphid
in insects, and goosegrass weeds
, State the importance of the numeric codes at the top of a pesticide label and pesticide
resistance - ANSWERS-These codes help applicators quickly identify the mode of
action by looking at the group number.
Varying this can help reduce resistance
State four ways to minimize pesticide drift - ANSWERS-Correctly chosen nozzle
Reduced spray pressure
Monitor weather conditions
Keeping the spray nozzle near the target
Summarize the ways in which pesticides can injure nontarget plants - ANSWERS-
Contact can kill or injure plants
Movement into the root zone where it can be absorbed is also bad
List posting rules for a pesticide application - ANSWERS-Required for urban areas or
municipalities
Notification signs must be posted at the start of an application to a treatment site
4 by 5 inches, weather proof, and above grass line
"This are is chemically treated. Keep off. Do not remove sign for 24 hours."
Explain how to clean up hard surfaces after a granular application - ANSWERS-Blow or
sweep the material back into the turfgrass area or on the plant beds.
Keep away from storm drain entrances
List two characteristics of water that may influence the effectiveness of a spray mixture -
ANSWERS-Water pH is one area of concern.
If the water is alkaline (pH greater than 7) it can cause alkaline hydrolysis.
If water is acidic (pH less than 7) it can cause acid hydrolysis
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Describe why it is important to inspect incoming nursery stock - ANSWERS-Could lead
to pest problems if nursery stock is infected
Should be healthy and free of pests
Describe how to inspect incoming nursery stock - ANSWERS-Closely examine leaves,
branches, and stems or trunk for presence of pest signs and symptoms.
Remove container and inspect visible roots - should be firm and straight.
Should not have been neglected or stored under stressful conditions for extended
periods
Purchase short, stocky plants with dark green foliage]
No broken branches, etc
EPA reported this much was spent on pesticide use for
industrial/commercial/government sector and this much was spend for home and
garden sector in 2012 - ANSWERS-1.4 billion; 3.3 billion
Define integrated pest management - ANSWERS-System that uses all available and
suitable pest control tactics to reduce pest populations to tolerable levels while
minimizing adverse environmental side effects.
Bare-root stock - ANSWERS-Grown in field conditions and dug when plant is dormant.
,Balled and burlapped - ANSWERS-Plants have been grown in field nursery rows, dug
with the soil ball intact, wrapped in burlap, and tied with twine.
Container grown - ANSWERS-Grown in plastic pots for a year or longer.
Discuss use of mulch for ornamental plantings - ANSWERS-Use of mulch reduces
stress on ornamental plants by conserving moisture, moderating soil temperatures, and
minimizing competition from weeds
Organic mulch contributes to plant growth by releasing nutrients
Depth of 2-4 inches of mulch is adequate in preventing most weed seeds from
germinating
Extend mulch to edge of canopy dripline if possible
List the main equipment pieces that damage ornamentals - ANSWERS-Lawn mowers
and string trimmers are the main pieces of equipment that damage ornamental plants
Site of injury is usually at the lower trunk or stems
Digging trenches can also damage roots
Hardened off - ANSWERS-acclimating indoor grown plants to being fully outside.
Gradual exposure to sunlight.
Best time to plant trees and shrubs is - ANSWERS-early spring before new growth.
Second best is fall.
Bare root must be planted in - ANSWERS-spring
container grown and B&B can be planted - ANSWERS-anytime
Water drainage (percolation) can be checked by - ANSWERS-digging a hole and filling
with water. Referred to as perk test. If it does not drain in 2 hours, it is inadequate spot.
,Trunk flare for B&B planting should be - ANSWERS-at or slightly above ground line.
Selective pesticide - ANSWERS-Control only certain types or stages of pests while
leaving nontarget organisms unaffected.
Example would be herbicide that kills broadleaf weeds and not turfgrass
Nonselective pesticide - ANSWERS-Exert their action on a wide variety of pests.
Control most of the plants they are sprayed on.
Identify the best application timing for effective pest control as it pertains to: plant
diseases, insects, and weeds - ANSWERS-Plant diseases
For fungicides, it is critical that susceptible tissues be protected before an infection
begins or at the first appearance of any symptoms
Insects
The younger the stage of insect, the more susceptible it is to chemical control.
Weeds
Generally most effective when applied to actively growing plants and least effective
when plants are not actively growing
Annual weeds are easiest to control in early spring
Biennials should be treated in fall or early spring when in the rosette stage
Perennial weeds can be controlled in early bloom stage or in the fall
Explain how pesticide resistance develops in a pest population - ANSWERS-Resistance
is the ability of a pest species that was once effectively controlled by a pesticide to
survive spray concentrations that were previously effective.
It is an inherited trait that results from repeated applications of pesticides with the same
site of action or mode of action.
Examples include pythium blight in turfgrass, botrytis in ornamental, green peach aphid
in insects, and goosegrass weeds
, State the importance of the numeric codes at the top of a pesticide label and pesticide
resistance - ANSWERS-These codes help applicators quickly identify the mode of
action by looking at the group number.
Varying this can help reduce resistance
State four ways to minimize pesticide drift - ANSWERS-Correctly chosen nozzle
Reduced spray pressure
Monitor weather conditions
Keeping the spray nozzle near the target
Summarize the ways in which pesticides can injure nontarget plants - ANSWERS-
Contact can kill or injure plants
Movement into the root zone where it can be absorbed is also bad
List posting rules for a pesticide application - ANSWERS-Required for urban areas or
municipalities
Notification signs must be posted at the start of an application to a treatment site
4 by 5 inches, weather proof, and above grass line
"This are is chemically treated. Keep off. Do not remove sign for 24 hours."
Explain how to clean up hard surfaces after a granular application - ANSWERS-Blow or
sweep the material back into the turfgrass area or on the plant beds.
Keep away from storm drain entrances
List two characteristics of water that may influence the effectiveness of a spray mixture -
ANSWERS-Water pH is one area of concern.
If the water is alkaline (pH greater than 7) it can cause alkaline hydrolysis.
If water is acidic (pH less than 7) it can cause acid hydrolysis
