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in order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in TN, an individual must? - ANSWER-Be certified by the TN dept. Of Ag. as a pesticide applicator According to Federal Environmental Pesticide Control act (FEPCA), amended FIFRA, in order to use a restricted-use pesticide an applicator: - ANSWER-must be certified or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator What applicator must always be certified in order to use a restricted-use pesticide? - ANSWER-Pest control tech. working for a chartered company when does a private applicator become a commercial applicator? - ANSWER- When he/she sprays for another individual and charges a fee The examination fee for a commercial applicator is: - ANSWER-$15.00 (in 2003) commercial applicators may become re-certified by: - ANSWER-Earning a certain number of recertification points during the designated period
Commercial applicators who violate any provision of FIFRA may be fined: - ANSWER-civil $5, Criminal $25,000 or one year in prison Commercial applicators must keep records of: - ANSWER-general and restricted- use pesticides Records of pesticide application must be maintained for a period of: - ANSWER- 2 years True or false about regular plant inspections: they reduce pest infestations by regularly disturbing the pests - ANSWER-false which of the following pest groups does not have sucking mouthparts? A. whiteflies B. Thrips C. aphids D. sawflies - ANSWER-sawflies Curled, cupped, distorted and discolored leaves indicate feeding by: - ANSWER- aphids which stage of scale insects is easiest to control? - ANSWER-crawler
severed flower stems are the result of feeding by: - ANSWER-cutworms to reduce the chance of invasion by carpenter ants one should: - ANSWER-keep wood mulch at least 1 foot away from the base of a structure Which of the following is not a good pest management technique for greenhouse pests? A. monitoring w/ sticky traps B. exclusion with screens C. sanitation D. using time-released fertilizer - ANSWER-using time-released fertilizer symptoms of phytotoxicity do not include: - ANSWER-holes in leaves which plants are usually most susceptible to pesticide damage? - ANSWER- flowering plants pesticide persistence is influenced by: A. app. rate B. temp' C. moisture conditions D. all the above - ANSWER-D. all the above air blast sprayers should never be used to apply: - ANSWER-a herbicide
to reduce drift and vaporization, which of the flowing should not be done? A. use a lower spray pressure B. reduce spray nozzle opening size - ANSWER-B. reduce spray nozzle opening size to reduce the possibility of pesticide movement, one should not: - ANSWER-use the highest effective rate of application true or false about apply pesticides: observe reentry period only if long periods of exposure are likely - ANSWER-false Parasites and predators of pests are beneficial because they: - ANSWER-may reduce the need for pesticide applications for certain pests to improve one's chances of diagnosing a plant disease problem, it is not helpful to: - ANSWER-know the appropriate pesticide to apply which of the following is not considered a type of biorational control: A. insecticidal soap B. neem inseciticide C. ladybird beetles - ANSWER-c. ladybird beetles the two most important groups of pests damaging turf in TN are: - ANSWER-white grubs and cutworms
most ornamental diseases are caused by: - ANSWER-fungi the fungus which causes apple scab overwinters primarily: - ANSWER-on dead leaves anthracnose is the most serious disease of: - ANSWER-dogwoods and sycamore all of the following are cultural management techniques for fungal diseases except: A. removing and destroying diseased plant parts B. using disease-resistant cultivars C. Preventative bacteriacide applications D. proper irrigation - ANSWER-C. preventative bactericide applications Galls on cedar and leaf spots on apple are caused by: - ANSWER-rust disease Powdery mildew growth is enhanced by: - ANSWER-cool nighttime temps, high relative humidity and lush plant growth white growth on leaves and misshapen flowers are symptoms of: - ANSWER- powdery mildew when should fungicides be applied to prevent leaf galls? - ANSWER-at bud break
to avoid root rot, the following is not recommended: - ANSWER-apply a fungicide drench to the base of the affected plant stem rots are more prevalent on: - ANSWER-herbaceous ornamentals a small, discolored, water-soaked spot on a limb usually indicates: - ANSWER-the beginning of a canker black knots are most often found on: - ANSWER-fruit trees if a mimosa tree is diagnosed with a severe case of vascular wilt, the best solution if to: - ANSWER-remove the tree, including roots which of the following is not a symptom of a vascular wilt disease? A. discolored streaks occur in the wood of affected branches B. usually only one side of the plant is affected C. individual limbs and branches wilt and die back D. leaf buds are distorted - ANSWER-D. leaf buds are disorted crown gall is caused by: - ANSWER-bacteria shothole-type symptoms are caused by: - ANSWER-bacterial leaf spots spread of fireblight is most rapid when: - ANSWER-susceptible plants are in bloom
which of the following does not prevent or reduce the severity of fairy rings? A. aerating the oil B. removing thatch C. Maintaining proper soil moisture D. extra fertilization - ANSWER-D. extra fertilization This disease occurs in cold, wet weather usually developing under snow or leaf cover: - ANSWER-Fusarium patch this disease produces small, purple-to-reddish-brown circular lesions on grass blades that may enlarge and girdle the leaf - ANSWER-Helminthosporium usually the only turfgrass host of powdery mildew in TN is: - ANSWER-bluegrass which of the following is not a symptom of Pythium blight? A. red streaks on leave B. the shape of the diseased are follows the drainage pattern C. water-soaked, soft and slimy leaves D. cottony mycelium - ANSWER-A. red streaks on leaves this disease develops from the tip of the leaf downward and produces red, fiber- like material protruding from the end of cut leaves - ANSWER-red thread
this disease produces pustules on grass blades, releasing spores that can be rubbed off by hand: - ANSWER-leaf rust which of the following is not a true pathogen of turfgrass? A. which patch B. dollar patch C. stripe smut D. slime mold - ANSWER-D. slime mold Dead spots that reoccur and expand in the same area for 3 to 4 years in bermudagrass are characteristic of: - ANSWER-spring dead spot which of the following is not true about stripe smut? A. it's most noticeable in spring and fall B. it spreads rapidly during periods of high temp C. leaves split lengthwise to reveal black spore masses D. proper fertilization and infrequent, deep watering help infected plants - ANSWER-B. it spreads rapidly during periods of high temp this disease causes small, white mushrooms to appear on grass blades - ANSWER- white patch Which of the following is not true about nematodes in turf? A. mid summer is the best time to assay soil for nematodes
this broadleaf winter annual has egg-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with deeply notched petals: - ANSWER-common chickweed these weeds produce a mily, acrid sap that can irritate the skin: - ANSWER-spurges which of the following weeds is a winter annual? A. mouseear chickweed B. henbit C. crabgrass D. yellow nutsedge - ANSWER-B. hunbit Which of the following does not describe Carolina geranium? A. its flowers are light pink to purple B. it has hairy leaves C. its stems are hair and pink to red D. it is a perennial - ANSWER-D. it is a perennial this prostate weed is often found in high traffic areas: - ANSWER-knotweed this perennial produces a long, thick, fleshy taproot: - ANSWER-dandelion Broadleaf dock and curly dock are similar in appearance except that: - ANSWER- the leaves of curly dock are much narrower than those of broadleaf dock
this perennial reproduces by underground bulbs and above-ground bulblets: - ANSWER-wild garlic This boradleaf perennial has heart-shaped leave and purple flowers: - ANSWER- wild violet which of the following is not true about crabgrass? A. rooting can occur at the lower joints of stems B. it is a summer annual C. it reproduces by seed and by underground tubers D. seed are produced on 3 to 10 fingerlike branches on top of stems - ANSWER-C. it reproduces by seed and by underground tubers the stems of this grass have distinct silver or white center: - ANSWER-goosegrass This annual grass grows best during cool weather: - ANSWER-annual bluegrass This perennial grass produces seed stalks of up to several feet in height: - ANSWER-dallisgrass Which of the following is not characteristic of yellow nutsedge? A. it superficially resembles a grass B. it has solid, triangular stems C. it has underground tubers which produce new plants
which of the following is protected by law and cannot be killed w/o permission - ANSWER-rat snake to kill most protected species, one must - ANSWER-first contact the TN wildlife resources agency usually the best way to reduce damage by deer is by: - ANSWER-reducing the population through hunting perhaps the best control method for damage to turf by birds is: - ANSWER- controlling the soil-inhabiting insects on which the birds are feeding to prevent squirrels access to a tree, all but one of the following are recommended: A. attach a wide metal band around the trunk of the tree B. trim limbs so that they are no closer than 8 feet to the nearest limb of an adjacent tree C. remove branches that re less than 6 feet from the ground D. place shiny objects in the tree - ANSWER-D. place shiny objects in the tree A skunk-proof fence is placed: - ANSWER-1 foot below the ground and 2 feet above the best way to permanently reduce snake population is to - ANSWER-reduce their food source by removing and cleaning up rodent habitat
which of the following is not an effective way to control chipmunks? A. exclusion B. fumigating their burrows C. trapping D. shooting - ANSWER-B. fumigating their burrows Moles feed primarily on: - ANSWER-insects and earthworms Perhaps the most important factor to consider when trapping moles is: - ANSWER- correct placement of trap The bark of a shrub is chewed off on the roots and lower trunk and some of the roots are missing. What could cause this damage? - ANSWER-vole All of the following are effective in controlling voles except: A. a toxicant B. a fumigant C. an anticoagulant D. a baited snap trap - ANSWER-B. a fumigant which of the following is usually not a major environmental factor affecting indoor plant health? - ANSWER-air pollution
