Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's
licence exam study guide
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - Correct
Answers -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? - Correct Answers -1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - Correct Answers -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 are some ways to control Pink snow mold? - Correct Answers -1.) Maintain
balanced fertility levels and optimal soil pH based on soil tests
2.) Mow frequently at appropriate cutting heights
3.) Avoid fertilization during periods of slow turf grass growth in winter
What is Gray leaf spot? - Correct Answers -Very common disease of St. Augustine
grass and occurs in very hot, humid weather and is generally more severe in newly
established turf areas, in shady locations, and in locations with poor air movement. The
fungus forms spores that are very easily spread by wind and moisture or by equipment
movement and other human activities
, What are the stand symptoms of Gray leaf spot? - Correct Answers -In hot, humid
weather, turf infected with gray leaf spot looks scorched and ragged
What are the plant symptoms of Gray leaf spot? - Correct Answers -Infections may
occur on all above-ground plant parts and begin as small brown-to-tan leaf spots with a
distinct brown-to-purple border or band surrounding the infected tissue. Lesions may
become very numerous on leaves, and individual spots may expand to consume leaves
completely and may girdle stolons of St. Augustine grass
What is a Buffer? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -The length of time that must pass before
anyone can enter a treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - Correct Answers -Using the same pesticides
over and over again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - Correct Answers -They are
eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - Correct Answers -When pests are abundant
enough cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - Correct
Answers -5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - Correct Answers -Produce healthy plants that
can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - Correct
Answers -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) ? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - Correct Answers -The breakdown of pesticides into
non-toxic substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - Correct Answers -A point at which pest populations or
environmental conditions indicate that pest control action must be taken
licence exam study guide
What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - Correct
Answers -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? - Correct Answers -1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens
3.) Learn about symptoms
4.) Carry an index card
What are 2 kinds of drift? - Correct Answers -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 are some ways to control Pink snow mold? - Correct Answers -1.) Maintain
balanced fertility levels and optimal soil pH based on soil tests
2.) Mow frequently at appropriate cutting heights
3.) Avoid fertilization during periods of slow turf grass growth in winter
What is Gray leaf spot? - Correct Answers -Very common disease of St. Augustine
grass and occurs in very hot, humid weather and is generally more severe in newly
established turf areas, in shady locations, and in locations with poor air movement. The
fungus forms spores that are very easily spread by wind and moisture or by equipment
movement and other human activities
, What are the stand symptoms of Gray leaf spot? - Correct Answers -In hot, humid
weather, turf infected with gray leaf spot looks scorched and ragged
What are the plant symptoms of Gray leaf spot? - Correct Answers -Infections may
occur on all above-ground plant parts and begin as small brown-to-tan leaf spots with a
distinct brown-to-purple border or band surrounding the infected tissue. Lesions may
become very numerous on leaves, and individual spots may expand to consume leaves
completely and may girdle stolons of St. Augustine grass
What is a Buffer? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -The length of time that must pass before
anyone can enter a treated area
Resistance to pesticides come from... - Correct Answers -Using the same pesticides
over and over again
What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over time? - Correct Answers -They are
eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? - Correct Answers -When pests are abundant
enough cause unacceptable damage
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification? - Correct
Answers -5 power to 10 power
What should you do in an IPM program? - Correct Answers -Produce healthy plants that
can resist pests
Why should pesticide application be the last choice in pest management? - Correct
Answers -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) ? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -A toxic effect by a compound on plant growth
What is Pesticide breakdown? - Correct Answers -The breakdown of pesticides into
non-toxic substances from bacteria and fungi in the soil
What is a Threshold? - Correct Answers -A point at which pest populations or
environmental conditions indicate that pest control action must be taken
