TURF PEST CONTROL 3B KANSAS FINAL
STUDY GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTION
SET WITH DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ When should warm season grasses be fertilized?? Answer: Between
mid May and Mid August
⩥ _________is a low growing compact tufted winter annual that does
not have rhizomes and has leaves that are soft light green and boat
shaped at the tip? Answer: Crabgrass
⩥ Common chickweed Answer: Is found in shaded places frequently
⩥ ________forms a large rosette with the leaves often tinted reddish
colored with crinkled edges; it does not usually flower when growing in
lawns Answer: Curly dock
⩥ ________Is a warm season grass found frequently in thin bluegrass
stands; it has flattened stems which are whitish near the base and a very
fibrous root system that is hard to pull Answer: Goosegrass
⩥ Henbit Answer: Usually blossoms in the early spring
, ⩥ Is a winter annual and may be confused with dandelions since the
leaves form a rosette in the fall Answer: Shepards purse
⩥ The thistle is a?? Answer: Perennial or a biennial
⩥ The common yarrow is?? Answer: Strongly scented
⩥ A preemergence herbicide: Answer: Is a applied to soil, works best on
annuals, stops growth from the seed.
⩥ 2-4D is an example of a: Answer: Selective postemergence herbicide
⩥ Why is it dangerous to apply water formulations around ornamental?
Answer: Translocation of herbicide caused root injury
⩥ When are granular formulations of postemergence herbicide more
effective?? Answer: When weeds are damp and when applied in late
evening or early morning
⩥ The following is true concerning gravity flow liquid applicators:
Answer: Eliminates drifting
⩥ A hose end sprayer is a common name used for: Answer: Water
pressure applicators
STUDY GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTION
SET WITH DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ When should warm season grasses be fertilized?? Answer: Between
mid May and Mid August
⩥ _________is a low growing compact tufted winter annual that does
not have rhizomes and has leaves that are soft light green and boat
shaped at the tip? Answer: Crabgrass
⩥ Common chickweed Answer: Is found in shaded places frequently
⩥ ________forms a large rosette with the leaves often tinted reddish
colored with crinkled edges; it does not usually flower when growing in
lawns Answer: Curly dock
⩥ ________Is a warm season grass found frequently in thin bluegrass
stands; it has flattened stems which are whitish near the base and a very
fibrous root system that is hard to pull Answer: Goosegrass
⩥ Henbit Answer: Usually blossoms in the early spring
, ⩥ Is a winter annual and may be confused with dandelions since the
leaves form a rosette in the fall Answer: Shepards purse
⩥ The thistle is a?? Answer: Perennial or a biennial
⩥ The common yarrow is?? Answer: Strongly scented
⩥ A preemergence herbicide: Answer: Is a applied to soil, works best on
annuals, stops growth from the seed.
⩥ 2-4D is an example of a: Answer: Selective postemergence herbicide
⩥ Why is it dangerous to apply water formulations around ornamental?
Answer: Translocation of herbicide caused root injury
⩥ When are granular formulations of postemergence herbicide more
effective?? Answer: When weeds are damp and when applied in late
evening or early morning
⩥ The following is true concerning gravity flow liquid applicators:
Answer: Eliminates drifting
⩥ A hose end sprayer is a common name used for: Answer: Water
pressure applicators
