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New York Category 3a – Ornamental and Turf Pest
Control Certification ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR.pdf||NEWEST EXAM!!!
What is a Re-entry period? - Answer-The length of time
that must pass before anyone can enter a treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - Answer-Using the
same pesticides over and over again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? -
Answer-They are eventually broken down by bacteria and
fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - Answer-When pests
are abundant enough cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect
identification? - Answer-5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - Answer-
Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
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Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest
management? - Answer-Because they are labeled for use
only on specific pests and types of plants and because it is
safer to use other controls
What is Integrated pest management (IPM) ? - Answer-It
is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to
pest management that relies on a combination of
common-sense practices. IPM programs use current,
comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and
their interaction with the environment
What is Phytotoxicity? - Answer-A toxic effect by a
compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - Answer-The breakdown of
pesticides into non-toxic substances from bacteria and
fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - Answer-A point at which pest
populations or environmental conditions indicate that pest
control action must be taken
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What are the strategies that delay the development of
pesticide resistance? - Answer-Using a pesticide only
when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from
different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? - Answer-Plants that can
indicate the onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean? - Answer-Using sharp
mower blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and
reduce disease? - Answer-Water thoroughly when you first
see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - Answer-Determine
fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... - Answer-Can be mixed to
minimize disease
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What does good soil drainage do? - Answer-Promotes
healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the
southeastern U.S.? - Answer-1.) Mountains: (Cool-season
grasses)
2.) Piedmont: (The transitional zone where both warm and
cool-season grasses are used)
*Cool-season gasses do better in the upper-piedmont
region
*Warm-season grasses do better in the lower-piedmont
region
3.) Coastal plain: (Warm-season grasses)
What are 4 mistakes in turf plant management that could
contribute to poor turf stands and pest problems? -
Answer-1.) Not enough water
2.) Not aerating
3.) A lot of thatch
4.) No regular mowing
New York Category 3a – Ornamental and Turf Pest
Control Certification ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR.pdf||NEWEST EXAM!!!
What is a Re-entry period? - Answer-The length of time
that must pass before anyone can enter a treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - Answer-Using the
same pesticides over and over again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? -
Answer-They are eventually broken down by bacteria and
fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - Answer-When pests
are abundant enough cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect
identification? - Answer-5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - Answer-
Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
,2|Page
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest
management? - Answer-Because they are labeled for use
only on specific pests and types of plants and because it is
safer to use other controls
What is Integrated pest management (IPM) ? - Answer-It
is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to
pest management that relies on a combination of
common-sense practices. IPM programs use current,
comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and
their interaction with the environment
What is Phytotoxicity? - Answer-A toxic effect by a
compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - Answer-The breakdown of
pesticides into non-toxic substances from bacteria and
fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - Answer-A point at which pest
populations or environmental conditions indicate that pest
control action must be taken
,3|Page
What are the strategies that delay the development of
pesticide resistance? - Answer-Using a pesticide only
when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from
different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? - Answer-Plants that can
indicate the onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean? - Answer-Using sharp
mower blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and
reduce disease? - Answer-Water thoroughly when you first
see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - Answer-Determine
fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... - Answer-Can be mixed to
minimize disease
, 4|Page
What does good soil drainage do? - Answer-Promotes
healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the
southeastern U.S.? - Answer-1.) Mountains: (Cool-season
grasses)
2.) Piedmont: (The transitional zone where both warm and
cool-season grasses are used)
*Cool-season gasses do better in the upper-piedmont
region
*Warm-season grasses do better in the lower-piedmont
region
3.) Coastal plain: (Warm-season grasses)
What are 4 mistakes in turf plant management that could
contribute to poor turf stands and pest problems? -
Answer-1.) Not enough water
2.) Not aerating
3.) A lot of thatch
4.) No regular mowing
