1A Agricultural Plant Kansas Pesticide
Applicator Exam
Considered the number one insect
pest of alfalfa throughout Kansas - Correct Answers -alfalfa weevil
May feed on plants but the main
concern is that toxin produced by
this insect may be toxic to horses - Correct Answers -blister beetle
Dry years seem to favor survival
of this pest which can damage the
crop from mid- to late summer - Correct Answers -grasshopper
This insect is often overlooked
by growers but probably causes
considerable damage - Correct Answers -potato leafhopper
One of the most destructive pests of
peach trees is - Correct Answers -peach tree borer
This insect pest that attacks most
orchard fruits, but prefers peaches
is the - Correct Answers -oriental fruit moth
________ is important in the
management of fruit insect and
mite pests. - Correct Answers -plant health
Squash bug nymphs are found in
clusters feeding on leaves, stems,
and fruits of squash and pumpkin
plant. They - Correct Answers -have a disagreeable odor when
crushed
The main problem associated with
this pest is larval feeding on roots
which may cause lodging. The
insect is - Correct Answers -corn rootworm
These insects seem to be slowly
, migrating from east to west across
Kansas. The insect is - Correct Answers -Japanese beetle
Damage from this insect usually
occurs within the first two weeks
of planting but mainly in eastern
Kansas. This insect is - Correct Answers -black cutworm
These insects often migrate from
maturing wheat fields to suck
plant juice from seedling corn.
The insect is - Correct Answers -chinch bugs
Pest information from traditional
cotton-producing states can help
guide Kansas cotton producers but
adjustments will need to be made
because - Correct Answers -the growing season is shorter
Damage occurs as these insects
move from maturing wheat fields.
These insects are - Correct Answers -thrips
Damage occurs if these insects
migrate from maturing wheat
fields to suck juice from seedling sorghum
plants: These insects are - Correct Answers -chinch bugs
Larval feeding by this insect often
causes a "blasted" appearance to
sorghum heads. These insects are - Correct Answers -sorghum midge
Early season stalk tunneling by
these insects may cause late season
lodging. These insects are - Correct Answers -sugarcane rootstock weevils
These insects seem to feed on
sorghum as a last resort but may
cause yield loss if they feed on
developing grain. These insects are - Correct Answers -false chinch bugs
These pests may feed on plants
and may transmit bean pod mottle
virus. They are - Correct Answers -bean leaf beetle
These pests are very common later
Applicator Exam
Considered the number one insect
pest of alfalfa throughout Kansas - Correct Answers -alfalfa weevil
May feed on plants but the main
concern is that toxin produced by
this insect may be toxic to horses - Correct Answers -blister beetle
Dry years seem to favor survival
of this pest which can damage the
crop from mid- to late summer - Correct Answers -grasshopper
This insect is often overlooked
by growers but probably causes
considerable damage - Correct Answers -potato leafhopper
One of the most destructive pests of
peach trees is - Correct Answers -peach tree borer
This insect pest that attacks most
orchard fruits, but prefers peaches
is the - Correct Answers -oriental fruit moth
________ is important in the
management of fruit insect and
mite pests. - Correct Answers -plant health
Squash bug nymphs are found in
clusters feeding on leaves, stems,
and fruits of squash and pumpkin
plant. They - Correct Answers -have a disagreeable odor when
crushed
The main problem associated with
this pest is larval feeding on roots
which may cause lodging. The
insect is - Correct Answers -corn rootworm
These insects seem to be slowly
, migrating from east to west across
Kansas. The insect is - Correct Answers -Japanese beetle
Damage from this insect usually
occurs within the first two weeks
of planting but mainly in eastern
Kansas. This insect is - Correct Answers -black cutworm
These insects often migrate from
maturing wheat fields to suck
plant juice from seedling corn.
The insect is - Correct Answers -chinch bugs
Pest information from traditional
cotton-producing states can help
guide Kansas cotton producers but
adjustments will need to be made
because - Correct Answers -the growing season is shorter
Damage occurs as these insects
move from maturing wheat fields.
These insects are - Correct Answers -thrips
Damage occurs if these insects
migrate from maturing wheat
fields to suck juice from seedling sorghum
plants: These insects are - Correct Answers -chinch bugs
Larval feeding by this insect often
causes a "blasted" appearance to
sorghum heads. These insects are - Correct Answers -sorghum midge
Early season stalk tunneling by
these insects may cause late season
lodging. These insects are - Correct Answers -sugarcane rootstock weevils
These insects seem to feed on
sorghum as a last resort but may
cause yield loss if they feed on
developing grain. These insects are - Correct Answers -false chinch bugs
These pests may feed on plants
and may transmit bean pod mottle
virus. They are - Correct Answers -bean leaf beetle
These pests are very common later
