Pesticide Applicator Training C3 (Practice Exam 5)

Streaked, silvered foliage results from feeding by: A) mites B) lace bugs C) fungus gnats D) thrips - Answer- D) thrips All of the following are cultural management techniques for fungal diseases except: A) removing and destroying diseased plant parts B) using disease resistant cultivars C) preventative bacteriacide applications D) proper irrigation - Answer- C) preventative bacteriacide applications Commercial applicators must keep records of: A) General use pesticides. B) Resticted use pesticides. C) General and Restricted use pesticides. D) Pesticides with skull and crossbones. - Answer- C) General and Restricted use pesticides. Most turfgrass diseases are caused by: A) viruses B) fungi C) nematodes D) bacteria - Answer- B) fungi Which of the following is not characteristic of yellow nutsedge? A) it superficially resembles grass B) it has solid, triangular stems C) it has underground tubers which produce new plants D) it produces yellow flowers - Answer- D) it produces yellow flowers A distinguishing feature of beetles: A) they have leathery front wings that meet in a straight line B) they have 6 legs C) they have chewing mouthparts D) the larvae are the most destructive life stage - Answer- A) they have leathery front wings that meet in a straight line