ORNAMENTAL AND TURF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS LICENSE
EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest
management?
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?
1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift?
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?
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?
The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a treated area
,Resistance to pesticides come from...
Using the same pesticides over and over again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time?
They are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide?
When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect
identification?
5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program?
Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest
management?
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) ?
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?
A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown?
The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic substances from bacteria and
fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold?
A 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?
, Using a pesticide only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides
from different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant?
Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean?
Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease?
Water thoroughly when you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing?
Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars...
Can be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do?
Promotes healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the southeastern U.S.?
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?
1.) Not enough water
2.) Not aerating
3.) A lot of thatch
4.) No regular mowing
What are 3 site problems that could contribute to poor turf stands and
pest problems?
EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest
management?
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?
1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift?
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?
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?
The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a treated area
,Resistance to pesticides come from...
Using the same pesticides over and over again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time?
They are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide?
When pests are abundant enough cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect
identification?
5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program?
Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest
management?
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) ?
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?
A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown?
The breakdown of pesticides into non-toxic substances from bacteria and
fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold?
A 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?
, Using a pesticide only when needed and choosing alternative pesticides
from different chemical classes
What is an Indicator plant?
Plants that can indicate the onset of a pest infestation
What does proper mowing mean?
Using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut
What do you need to do to promote healthy turf and reduce disease?
Water thoroughly when you first see wilting
What should you do when fertilizing?
Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Cool-season cultivars...
Can be mixed to minimize disease
What does good soil drainage do?
Promotes healthy turfgrass
What are the 3 major geographical regions in the southeastern U.S.?
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?
1.) Not enough water
2.) Not aerating
3.) A lot of thatch
4.) No regular mowing
What are 3 site problems that could contribute to poor turf stands and
pest problems?
