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ORNAMENTAL/TURF PEST ICIDE
APPLICATOR'S LICENCE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS & AN SWERS!!
Question :What are some of the basic principles of
Integrated pest management?Correct answer: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
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Question :What are 4 tools or techniques that you could
use to study a plant problem as you look for pests?
Correct answer:1.) Keep records
2.) Use a hand lens 3.) Learn about symptoms 4.) Carry an index card
Question :What are 2 kinds of drift?
Correct answer: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)
Question :What is a Buffer?
Correct answer:This is the non treated zone between the
area to be treated and sensitive areas such that, ponds, streams, wells, and drains
Question :What is a Re-entry period?
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Correct answer:The length of time that must pass before
anyone can enter a treated area
Question :Resistance to pesticides come from...
Correct answer:Using the same pesticides over and over
again
Question :What will happen to Pesticides in the soil over
time?
Correct answer:They are eventually broken down by
bacteria and fungi
Question :When should you apply a pesticide?
Correct answer:When pests are abundant enough cause
unacceptable damage
Question :What hand lens magnification is recommended
for insect identification?
Correct answer:5 power to 10 power
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Question :What should you do in an IPM program?
Correct answer:Produce healthy plants that can resist
pests
Question :Why should pesticide application be the last
choice in pest management?
Correct answer:Because they are labeled for use only on
specific pests and types of plants and because it is safer to use other controls
Question :What is Integrated pest management (IPM) ?
Correct answer: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
Question :What is Phytotoxicity?
Correct answer:A toxic effect by a compound on plant
growth
