Turf Pest Control Examination Questions
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What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - correct
answer1.) PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy
plants, using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good
match between the plant and the site)
2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whether
the damage to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an environmental condition
such as freezing or drought and always determine the exact pest that you are dealing
with)
3.) SET ACTION THRESHOLDS: Expect some pests and tolerate some damage:
(Deciding how many pests and how much damage to tolerate)
4.) CONTROL: Use pesticides as a last choice-Not a first choice
What are 4 tools or techniques that you could use to study a plant problem as you look
for pests? - correct answer1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - correct answer1.) Particle drift: (The movement of fine
particles (droplets or dust) through the air while the pesticide is being applied)
2.) Vapor drift: (The movement of the pesticide in the form of a gas or vapor during or
after application)
What is a Buffer? - correct answerThis is the non treated zone between the area to be
treated and sensitive areas such as ponds, streams, wells, and drains
What is a Re-entry period? - correct answerThe length of time that must pass before
anyone can enter a treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - correct answerUsing the same pesticides over
and over again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - correct answerThey are
eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - correct answerWhen pests are abundant enough
cause unacceptable damage
, What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - correct
answer5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - correct answerProduce healthy plants that
can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - correct
answerBecause 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) ? - correct answerIt 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? - correct answerA toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - correct answerThe breakdown of pesticides into non-
toxic substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - correct answerA point at which pest populations or
environmental conditions indicate that pest control action must be taken
What are the strategies that delay the development of pesticide resistance? - correct
answerUsing a pesticide only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from
different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? - correct answerPlants that can indicate the onset of a pest
infestation
What does proper mowing mean? - correct answerUsing sharp mower blades to make a
clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? - correct
answerWater thoroughly when you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - correct answerDetermine fertilizer need through
results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... - correct answerCan be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do? - correct answerPromotes healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the southeastern U.S.? - correct
answer1.) Mountains: (Cool-season grasses)
and Verified Correct Answers updated
2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - correct
answer1.) PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy
plants, using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good
match between the plant and the site)
2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whether
the damage to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an environmental condition
such as freezing or drought and always determine the exact pest that you are dealing
with)
3.) SET ACTION THRESHOLDS: Expect some pests and tolerate some damage:
(Deciding how many pests and how much damage to tolerate)
4.) CONTROL: Use pesticides as a last choice-Not a first choice
What are 4 tools or techniques that you could use to study a plant problem as you look
for pests? - correct answer1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - correct answer1.) Particle drift: (The movement of fine
particles (droplets or dust) through the air while the pesticide is being applied)
2.) Vapor drift: (The movement of the pesticide in the form of a gas or vapor during or
after application)
What is a Buffer? - correct answerThis is the non treated zone between the area to be
treated and sensitive areas such as ponds, streams, wells, and drains
What is a Re-entry period? - correct answerThe length of time that must pass before
anyone can enter a treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - correct answerUsing the same pesticides over
and over again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - correct answerThey are
eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - correct answerWhen pests are abundant enough
cause unacceptable damage
, What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - correct
answer5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - correct answerProduce healthy plants that
can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - correct
answerBecause 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) ? - correct answerIt 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? - correct answerA toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - correct answerThe breakdown of pesticides into non-
toxic substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - correct answerA point at which pest populations or
environmental conditions indicate that pest control action must be taken
What are the strategies that delay the development of pesticide resistance? - correct
answerUsing a pesticide only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides from
different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant? - correct answerPlants that can indicate the onset of a pest
infestation
What does proper mowing mean? - correct answerUsing sharp mower blades to make a
clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease? - correct
answerWater thoroughly when you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing? - correct answerDetermine fertilizer need through
results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars... - correct answerCan be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do? - correct answerPromotes healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the southeastern U.S.? - correct
answer1.) Mountains: (Cool-season grasses)
