Ornamental and Turf Pesticide
Applicators EXAM: Questions and
Answers 2025|2026 Verified Graded A+
Already Passed!
How can tiny mites on junipers and evergreens be found? - correct
answer-They can be found by tapping the leaves against a white index
card several times
What is Phytotoxicity? - correct answer-Plant damage caused by
pesticides
Resistance from pesticides comes from... - correct answer-Using the
same pesticide over and over again
Pesticides in the soil... - correct answer-Are eventually broken down by
bacteria and fungi
,When should you apply a pesticide? - correct answer-When pests are
abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
In an IPM program you should... - correct answer-Produce healthy
plants that can resist pests
Which is true? - correct answer-Different diseases and insects can cause
the same symptoms
Which is false? - correct answer-Record keeping takes more time than it
is worth
What is Thatch? - correct answer-The layer of living and dead plant
stems, leaves, and roots that develops between the soil surface and
green vegetation
, What does proper mowing mean? - correct answer-Using sharp blades
to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease... - correct answer-Water
thoroughly when you first see wilting
When fertilizing... - correct answer-Determine fertilizer need through
results of a soil test
Which is false? - correct answer-Thatch should be a least 2 inches thick
to keep soil cool
Cool-season cultivars... - correct answer-Can be mixed to minimize
disease
Good soil drainage... - correct answer-Promotes healthy turfgrass
Applicators EXAM: Questions and
Answers 2025|2026 Verified Graded A+
Already Passed!
How can tiny mites on junipers and evergreens be found? - correct
answer-They can be found by tapping the leaves against a white index
card several times
What is Phytotoxicity? - correct answer-Plant damage caused by
pesticides
Resistance from pesticides comes from... - correct answer-Using the
same pesticide over and over again
Pesticides in the soil... - correct answer-Are eventually broken down by
bacteria and fungi
,When should you apply a pesticide? - correct answer-When pests are
abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
In an IPM program you should... - correct answer-Produce healthy
plants that can resist pests
Which is true? - correct answer-Different diseases and insects can cause
the same symptoms
Which is false? - correct answer-Record keeping takes more time than it
is worth
What is Thatch? - correct answer-The layer of living and dead plant
stems, leaves, and roots that develops between the soil surface and
green vegetation
, What does proper mowing mean? - correct answer-Using sharp blades
to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease... - correct answer-Water
thoroughly when you first see wilting
When fertilizing... - correct answer-Determine fertilizer need through
results of a soil test
Which is false? - correct answer-Thatch should be a least 2 inches thick
to keep soil cool
Cool-season cultivars... - correct answer-Can be mixed to minimize
disease
Good soil drainage... - correct answer-Promotes healthy turfgrass
