Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's licence exam study guide. (Latest update 2024)

What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - Answer- 1.) 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? - Answer- 1.) Keep records 2.) Use a hand lens 3.) Learn about symptoms 4.) Carry an index card What are 2 kinds of drift? - Answer- 1.) 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? - Answer- This 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? - 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 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