Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Exam Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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Pest - CORRECT ANSWER-unwanted organism that is a nuisance and can injure
people animals, plants, and property.
Nontarget organisms - CORRECT ANSWER-Those that a pesticide applicator
did not intend to affect. ex. Pollinators, bees, butterflies, other beneficial insects,
birds, pets, or people
General use Pesticides (GUPs) - CORRECT ANSWER-available to the public for
purchase and use.
Integrated pest management (IPM) - CORRECT ANSWER-An ecological
approach to pest control uses a mix of cultivation and biological methods, into
one program.
Exoskeleton - CORRECT ANSWER-an external skeleton that provides protection
and support
,metamorphosis - CORRECT ANSWER-change in shape, form, and/or size that
an insect undergoes during its life cycle
Pesticide resistance - CORRECT ANSWER-when a pest population is less
susceptible to a pesticide that previously was effective. A population can develop
resistance when the same pesticide is used repeatedly.
Head of insect - CORRECT ANSWER-has the mouth parts and some of the
sensory organs.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach to pest
management in which all available necessary techniques are combined into one
program. The goal is to manage pest populations in a way that avoids economic or
aesthetic damage and has teh least adverse side effects.
Economic Injury Level (EIL) - CORRECT ANSWER-The lowest pest density at
which economic damage occurs; the level where the cost of control is equal to the
loss likely to be caused by the pest.
Injury Threshold - CORRECT ANSWER-The pest level population that causes
unacceptable injury.
,Treatment Threshold - CORRECT ANSWER-The number of pests or level of
damage at which you should begin treatment to prevent the pest population from
reaching the injury threshold. It is less the injury threshold.
Successful pest management program includes early - CORRECT ANSWER-
detection and diagnosis
Becoming familiar with plants in a greenhouse or interiorscape setting may be
more difficult - CORRECT ANSWER-the types of plants grown vary from season
to season to year to year
Inspect and investigate - CORRECT ANSWER-watch for unusual spots on
foliage, insects massing underside of leaves, or insect droppings
Step 1. Regular monitoring will help determine if, where, and when treatment is
needed.
Other methods include shaking plants, soil sampling, drenching, and tapping to
detect the presence of insects.
Keeping track of the weather.
Identify the pest and understand pest biology - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify
what was found then learn about biology and threshold and control methods of
the pest.
, Establish threshold levels - CORRECT ANSWER-Consider controlling a particular
pest when you think of economic and unacceptable damage. Vary by setting as
well as by the type of plant
Implement measures to manage pests - CORRECT ANSWER-the population of
one organism or species affects various options for pest management. Select the
most appropriate method based on several factors, including the site, aesthetics,
economics, and pest population.
Cultural methods - CORRECT ANSWER-management strategies that make the
environment less suitable for pests, and help prevent problem levels ex.
modifying the site , proper planting, watering, following proper planting
procedures
Biological Control Methods - CORRECT ANSWER-uses living organisms,
sometimes called beneficials to reduce or prevent plant damage.
Parasitoids - CORRECT ANSWER-insects that lay eggs in or on plant pests and
their immature stages consume the pest.
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
Pest - CORRECT ANSWER-unwanted organism that is a nuisance and can injure
people animals, plants, and property.
Nontarget organisms - CORRECT ANSWER-Those that a pesticide applicator
did not intend to affect. ex. Pollinators, bees, butterflies, other beneficial insects,
birds, pets, or people
General use Pesticides (GUPs) - CORRECT ANSWER-available to the public for
purchase and use.
Integrated pest management (IPM) - CORRECT ANSWER-An ecological
approach to pest control uses a mix of cultivation and biological methods, into
one program.
Exoskeleton - CORRECT ANSWER-an external skeleton that provides protection
and support
,metamorphosis - CORRECT ANSWER-change in shape, form, and/or size that
an insect undergoes during its life cycle
Pesticide resistance - CORRECT ANSWER-when a pest population is less
susceptible to a pesticide that previously was effective. A population can develop
resistance when the same pesticide is used repeatedly.
Head of insect - CORRECT ANSWER-has the mouth parts and some of the
sensory organs.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach to pest
management in which all available necessary techniques are combined into one
program. The goal is to manage pest populations in a way that avoids economic or
aesthetic damage and has teh least adverse side effects.
Economic Injury Level (EIL) - CORRECT ANSWER-The lowest pest density at
which economic damage occurs; the level where the cost of control is equal to the
loss likely to be caused by the pest.
Injury Threshold - CORRECT ANSWER-The pest level population that causes
unacceptable injury.
,Treatment Threshold - CORRECT ANSWER-The number of pests or level of
damage at which you should begin treatment to prevent the pest population from
reaching the injury threshold. It is less the injury threshold.
Successful pest management program includes early - CORRECT ANSWER-
detection and diagnosis
Becoming familiar with plants in a greenhouse or interiorscape setting may be
more difficult - CORRECT ANSWER-the types of plants grown vary from season
to season to year to year
Inspect and investigate - CORRECT ANSWER-watch for unusual spots on
foliage, insects massing underside of leaves, or insect droppings
Step 1. Regular monitoring will help determine if, where, and when treatment is
needed.
Other methods include shaking plants, soil sampling, drenching, and tapping to
detect the presence of insects.
Keeping track of the weather.
Identify the pest and understand pest biology - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify
what was found then learn about biology and threshold and control methods of
the pest.
, Establish threshold levels - CORRECT ANSWER-Consider controlling a particular
pest when you think of economic and unacceptable damage. Vary by setting as
well as by the type of plant
Implement measures to manage pests - CORRECT ANSWER-the population of
one organism or species affects various options for pest management. Select the
most appropriate method based on several factors, including the site, aesthetics,
economics, and pest population.
Cultural methods - CORRECT ANSWER-management strategies that make the
environment less suitable for pests, and help prevent problem levels ex.
modifying the site , proper planting, watering, following proper planting
procedures
Biological Control Methods - CORRECT ANSWER-uses living organisms,
sometimes called beneficials to reduce or prevent plant damage.
Parasitoids - CORRECT ANSWER-insects that lay eggs in or on plant pests and
their immature stages consume the pest.
