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TURF PEST CONTROL 3B KANSAS EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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A hose end sprayer is a common name used for: - ANSWER-
Water pressure applicators
A common factor influencing weed control with soil applied
herbicides and foliage applied herbicides is: - ANSWER-
Uniformity of application
How can spray drift and possible damage to non-target plants be minimized? - ANSWER-Apply spray when wind is less than 10 mph
Spraying equipment used for phenoxy herbicides: - ANSWER-
Should not be used for other pesticides unless thoroughly cleaned
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Where should pesticides not be stored? - ANSWER-In greenhouses, (where they should be stored is in a locked room, in original labeled containers and in locked cabinets)
Low pressure sprayers are: - ANSWER-Used mainly on turf
High pressure sprayer handguns are not usually recommended
for: - ANSWER-Golf greens
What is included in turfgrass management?? - ANSWER-Proper grass selection Mowing Thatch control
An example of a cool season grass: - ANSWER-Blue grass
What causes all serious infectious diseases on the mid west? - ANSWER-Fungi and nematodes
The following can be aid in disease control: - ANSWER-Thin
shrubs to allow more sun light and airflow around turf
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The first step in control of any turfgrass disease: - ANSWER-
Accurate diagnosis
To diagnose turfgrass diseases, the following is important: -
ANSWER-Review cultural and chemical practices Determining the overall distribution of disease Observe symptoms on individual plants
The optimum temperature for pink snow mold is: - ANSWER-
45 to 32F
Drechslera melting out disease is caused by a: - ANSWER-
Fungus
From a distance, rust infected turf appears: - ANSWER-Dull
yellow
The best means of avoiding and controlling smut is to: -
ANSWER-Plant smut resistant bluegrass varieties
To control powdery mildew by: - ANSWER-Pruning trees and
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In the control of large patch fungus, it is important to: -
ANSWER-Core airate when patch symptoms are active
Spring dead spot is the most common and destructive disease of:
- ANSWER-Bermudagrass
Fairy ring is caused by: - ANSWER-Fungi
Neurotic ring spot symptoms may be confused with ________ and summer patch - ANSWER-Fairy ring
Damping off seed rot is caused by: - ANSWER-Fungi
Under favorable environmental conditions and mowing heights greater than______inches, dollar spot nay exceed 6 inches in diameter - ANSWER-2 inches
Rhizotonia brown patch is the most common and important
disease on: - ANSWER-Tall fescue
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