Kansas Pesticide 3B Test
In the control of brown patch _________________ is important: - ANSWER-Proper
fertilization
Proper irrigation
Proper air circulation
Summer Patch is: - ANSWER-Extremely difficult to control
Slime molds are ________________ parasitic on plants: - ANSWER-Not
Chlorosis is when the turf becomes __________________ in color: - ANSWER-
Yellowish
Moss occurs in lawn with: - ANSWER-Low fertility
Poor drainage, compaction
Thinned turf
Which statement is NOT true: - ANSWER-Thatch is caused by returning clippings to the
turf stand
The first step in the control of any turf grass disease is: - ANSWER-Accurate diagnosis
To diagnose turf grass diseases, the following is important: - ANSWER-Review cultural
and chemical practices
Determining the overall distribution of the disease
Observe symptoms on individual plants
Leaf spot and melting-out disease is caused by: - ANSWER-Fungus
From a distance, rust-infected turf appears: - ANSWER-Dull Yellow
Powdery mildew can be reduced by: - ANSWER-Pruning trees and shrubs to increase
sunlight
In order to manage large patch fungus, it is important to: - ANSWER-Avoid overwatering
in fall and early spring
Spring dead spot is the most common and destructive disease of: - ANSWER-
Bermudagrass
, Fairy ring is caused by: - ANSWER-Fungi
What is included in turf grass Management? - ANSWER-Proper grass selection
Mowing
Thatch Control
An example of a cool season grass is: - ANSWER-Bluegrass
What causes most turf grass diseases in the Midwest - ANSWER-Fungi
The following practices can help prevent the development of disease: - ANSWER-
Improve airflow and light availability
Select appropriate turf species
Provide appropriate fertility
necrotic ring spot symptoms may be confused with summer patch and: - ANSWER-
Fairy ring
In lawn height turf, dollar spot cause these symptoms: - ANSWER-Tan or bleached
patches 2-6 inches in diameter
Rhizoctonia brown patch is the most common and important disease on: - ANSWER-
Tall fescue
Knotweed and spurge are examples of: - ANSWER-Broadleaf summer annual weeds
_________________ are the most difficult weeds to control in turf grass - ANSWER-
Perennial grass weeds
When should warm-season grasses be fertilized: - ANSWER-Between mid-May and
mid-August
__________________ is a low growing, compact, tufted winter annual that does not
have rhizomes and has leaves that are soft light green and boat-shaped at the tip: -
ANSWER-Annual bluegrass
Common Chickweed: - ANSWER-Is found frequently in the shade
____________________ forms a large rosette with reddish leaves and crinkled edges.
It does not usually flower when growing in lawns: - ANSWER-Curly dock
________________ is a warm-seasoned grass found frequently in thin bluegrass
stands. It has flattened stems that are white near the based a fibrous root system that
makes it difficult to pull. - ANSWER-Goosegrass
In the control of brown patch _________________ is important: - ANSWER-Proper
fertilization
Proper irrigation
Proper air circulation
Summer Patch is: - ANSWER-Extremely difficult to control
Slime molds are ________________ parasitic on plants: - ANSWER-Not
Chlorosis is when the turf becomes __________________ in color: - ANSWER-
Yellowish
Moss occurs in lawn with: - ANSWER-Low fertility
Poor drainage, compaction
Thinned turf
Which statement is NOT true: - ANSWER-Thatch is caused by returning clippings to the
turf stand
The first step in the control of any turf grass disease is: - ANSWER-Accurate diagnosis
To diagnose turf grass diseases, the following is important: - ANSWER-Review cultural
and chemical practices
Determining the overall distribution of the disease
Observe symptoms on individual plants
Leaf spot and melting-out disease is caused by: - ANSWER-Fungus
From a distance, rust-infected turf appears: - ANSWER-Dull Yellow
Powdery mildew can be reduced by: - ANSWER-Pruning trees and shrubs to increase
sunlight
In order to manage large patch fungus, it is important to: - ANSWER-Avoid overwatering
in fall and early spring
Spring dead spot is the most common and destructive disease of: - ANSWER-
Bermudagrass
, Fairy ring is caused by: - ANSWER-Fungi
What is included in turf grass Management? - ANSWER-Proper grass selection
Mowing
Thatch Control
An example of a cool season grass is: - ANSWER-Bluegrass
What causes most turf grass diseases in the Midwest - ANSWER-Fungi
The following practices can help prevent the development of disease: - ANSWER-
Improve airflow and light availability
Select appropriate turf species
Provide appropriate fertility
necrotic ring spot symptoms may be confused with summer patch and: - ANSWER-
Fairy ring
In lawn height turf, dollar spot cause these symptoms: - ANSWER-Tan or bleached
patches 2-6 inches in diameter
Rhizoctonia brown patch is the most common and important disease on: - ANSWER-
Tall fescue
Knotweed and spurge are examples of: - ANSWER-Broadleaf summer annual weeds
_________________ are the most difficult weeds to control in turf grass - ANSWER-
Perennial grass weeds
When should warm-season grasses be fertilized: - ANSWER-Between mid-May and
mid-August
__________________ is a low growing, compact, tufted winter annual that does not
have rhizomes and has leaves that are soft light green and boat-shaped at the tip: -
ANSWER-Annual bluegrass
Common Chickweed: - ANSWER-Is found frequently in the shade
____________________ forms a large rosette with reddish leaves and crinkled edges.
It does not usually flower when growing in lawns: - ANSWER-Curly dock
________________ is a warm-seasoned grass found frequently in thin bluegrass
stands. It has flattened stems that are white near the based a fibrous root system that
makes it difficult to pull. - ANSWER-Goosegrass
