ORNAMENTALS AND TURF GRASS
PEST CONTROL APPLICATORS EXAM
2024-2025 WITH 300+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALL ANSWERS
ARE 100% CORRECT)
You are applying fungicide to a lawn that measures 200x50 feet. In the middle of the lawn is a house that measures 60 x 25 ft and a swimming pool that has a 25 foot diameter. The drive measures 10 x 40 ft. The label application rate is 3 oz of fungicide per 1000 square feet. How many ounces of fungicide will be needed?(round to the nearest ounce)
- 12 oz
- 23 oz
- 39 oz
- 48 oz - ANSWER-b
How much total spray solution will be needed to treat the lawn in the question above if your sprayer is calibrated to deliver 4 gallons per 1000 square feet
- 12 gal
- 16 gal
- 30 gal
- 36 gal - ANSWER-c
Which of the following is not a major cause of plant diseases in greenhouses?
- phytoplasmas
- viruses 1 / 4
- bacteria
- nematodes - ANSWER-a
Resistance management for greenhouse insecticides involves a reduction in overall use of insecticides and using the same chemical class until resistance is reached.
- true
- false - ANSWER-b
You observe narrow, paired grooves that girdle a young tree at the ground line.What kind of pest probably caused this damage?
- Mole
- Vole
- Rabbit
- Rat - ANSWER-b
When should equipment be calibrated?
- when changing the of granular pesticide
- before using it for the first time
- when changing the rate and speed at which the product is applied
- all of the above - ANSWER-d
If you double the speed of your application equipment, how will it affect the application rate of a boom sprayer?
- The application rate is reduce by the square root
- The application rate is cut in half
- The application rate doubles 2 / 4
- The application rate does not change - ANSWER-b
This type of nozzle is well suited for applying insecticides or fungicides in situations where complete coverage of the leaf surface is critical
- flat fan nozzle
- solid stream nozzle
- cone nozzle
- adjustable nozzle - ANSWER-c
You want to make 2 gallons of a 4 percent solution of a broadleaf herbicide. How many ounces of herbicide are needed?
- 4 oz
- 8 oz
- 10 oz
- 14 oz - ANSWER-c
Determine the amount of granular insecticide needed to treat 2 acres assuming a label rate of 2 pounds per 1000 square feet.
- 174
- 348
- 80
- 35 - ANSWER-a
Resistance to pesticides comes from:
- using the same pesticides over and over
- applying pesticides at the wrong time of year 3 / 4
- applying too much pesticide at one time
- applying pesticides to plants that are too dry - ANSWER-a
Pesticides in the soil:
- never go away
- are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
- have the same effect as fertilizer
- are harmless to beneficial insects - ANSWER-b
You should apply a pesticide:
- based on the calendar date
- as soon as you see the first pest
- when pest are abundant enough to cause unacceptable damage
- every 10 days during the growing season - ANSWER-c
What hand lens magnification is recommended for insect identification
- less than 3 power
- 5 power to 10 power
- at least 10 power
- the highest power you can find - ANSWER-b
In an IPM program you should
- control al the insects you see
- produce healthy plants that can resist pests
- rely totally on natural biological control
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