NC PESTICIDE APPLICATION LICENSE
REVIEW (ORNAMENTAL AND TURF
GRASS PEST MANAGEMENT) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026 UPDATE.
Produce healthy plants that resists pests
Identify the problem
Expect some pests and tolerate some damage
Use pesticides only when needed - ANS What are the four basic principles of integrated pest
management?
Hand lens (5 power o 10 power)
Index card
Recognize indicator plants
Keep records - ANS What are four tools/techniques that can be used to study a plant for
pests?
Particle Drift - ANS The movement of fine particles (droplets or dust) through the air while it
is being applied.
Vapor Drift - ANS The movement of pesticides in the form of a gas or vapor during or after an
application.
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, Re-entry period - ANS The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a treated
area. The treated area must be dry.
Phytotoxicity - ANS Delay of seed germination, inhibition of plant growth, or any adverse
effects on plants caused by specific substances or growing conditions.
a. Using the same pesticides over and over - ANS Resistance to pesticides comes from:
a. Using the same pesticides over and over
b. Applying pesticides at the wrong time of year
c. Applying too much pesticide at a time
d. Applying pesticides to plants that are too dry
b. Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi - ANS Pesticides in the soil:
a. Never go away
b. Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
c. Have the same effect as fertilizer
d. are harmless to beneficial insects
c. When pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage - ANS You should apply a
pesticide:
a. based on calendar date
b. as soon as you see the first pest
c. When pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
d. every 10 days during the growing season
b. 5 power to 10 power - ANS What hands lens magnification is recommended for insect
identification?
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
REVIEW (ORNAMENTAL AND TURF
GRASS PEST MANAGEMENT) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026 UPDATE.
Produce healthy plants that resists pests
Identify the problem
Expect some pests and tolerate some damage
Use pesticides only when needed - ANS What are the four basic principles of integrated pest
management?
Hand lens (5 power o 10 power)
Index card
Recognize indicator plants
Keep records - ANS What are four tools/techniques that can be used to study a plant for
pests?
Particle Drift - ANS The movement of fine particles (droplets or dust) through the air while it
is being applied.
Vapor Drift - ANS The movement of pesticides in the form of a gas or vapor during or after an
application.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Re-entry period - ANS The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a treated
area. The treated area must be dry.
Phytotoxicity - ANS Delay of seed germination, inhibition of plant growth, or any adverse
effects on plants caused by specific substances or growing conditions.
a. Using the same pesticides over and over - ANS Resistance to pesticides comes from:
a. Using the same pesticides over and over
b. Applying pesticides at the wrong time of year
c. Applying too much pesticide at a time
d. Applying pesticides to plants that are too dry
b. Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi - ANS Pesticides in the soil:
a. Never go away
b. Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
c. Have the same effect as fertilizer
d. are harmless to beneficial insects
c. When pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage - ANS You should apply a
pesticide:
a. based on calendar date
b. as soon as you see the first pest
c. When pests are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
d. every 10 days during the growing season
b. 5 power to 10 power - ANS What hands lens magnification is recommended for insect
identification?
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
