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Ultra low volume A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito spraying programs. Brown Patch The most common disease of fescue grass. The new insect pest has suddenly appeared and is doing enormous damage to the peach crop. The problem is that there are no pesticides labeled to control it. However, one pesticide has been shown in experiments to control the insect pest. What type of registration is necessary for it to be used on peaches? Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18) Billbugs Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in root. More common in South Georgia and Florida. Which of the following is a way to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill: Close containers after use Never leave a tank unattended while filling Keep all containers in a secured location The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates pesticides. It is administered by the:

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This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied to plants Emulsifiable Concentrate The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of: Toxicity and exposure A formulation similar to dust but has larger particles. It is made from absorptive materials such as clay and corn material. The active ingredient is in or coats outside of material. Frequently used for soil applied pesticides-pre-emergent weed control and grub control. Granules Visible structures of the pathogen are called: Signs True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles. True The concept of several pest control tactics being combined into a single plan to reduce pests and their damage to an acceptable level is referred to as: Integrated Pest Management The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is called : Chemical resistance

Residue The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and on plant or other material for a period of time following the application. Worker Protection Standard Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection against possible pesticide harm. This is in compliance with: Bacterial Leaf Spots The formation of dark green to brown water-soaked spots form on the leaves sometimes accompanied by a yellow halo is indicative of: Threshold When the pest population reaches a level at which control is necessary to prevent unacceptable damage or injury called: True To control wildlife, first you need to figure out why the animal is where it is on your property instead of somewhere. (What is attracting it). True More plants are killed in Georgia from too much water than from the lack of water even during droughts. Disorder

Chlorosis of a plant (mottled yellowing of the leaves) is often the result of a nutrient deficiency. This problem would be classified as a: Not adapted to our climate An Alberta spruce planted in a landscape only lasted a couple of years until it dies. What is the most likely reason it suffered and died: Arachnids Spiders, tick, mites and scorpions are classified as: Eastern Tent Caterpillar These insect pests weave a tent into the crotch of cherry, crabapples, and other related trees in the spring: Habitat Modification In controlling nuisance wildlife, removing brush piles, piles of logs, mowing tall grass, and removing food sources is an example of what type of wildlife control? Compete with desirable plants for sunlight, moisture and nutrients May exert allelopathic effects Reduce yields or quality of harvested product Weeds are harmful to desirable plants because they: 10

To maintain your category 24 ornamental and turf pesticide applicator license, you must get _______ re-certification credit hours every five years. Large Power Driven Sprayers These type of sprayers are designed to distribute liquid pesticides over a large area. Usually mounted on tractors and vehicles, but sometimes self- propelled: Large Patch A disease of warm season grasses that develops brown, yellow, or orange patches that can get huge Acute Effect Illnesses or injuries appearing immediately (or within 24 hours) following pesticide exposure are called: Complete Metamorphosis This type of insect metamorphosis consists of the insect going through the stages of egg, larvae, pupae, and adult. Caution This pesticide signal word means that it is slightly toxic or relatively nontoxic. Fireblight

This disease causes young twigs and branches to die back from the terminal end and may be burned or a deep rust colored. Branches may be bent, resembling a shepherd's crook. Flat Fan Nozzle These type of nozzles are popular for broadcast applications of fertilizers and pesticides. They deliver uniform coverage across the sprayer and can be achieved by proper spacing on the boom. It has a pattern fan shape with tapered edges. Active Ingredients The part of the pesticide that actually controls the pest: Asia Ambrosia Beetles Which of the following pests is a wood boring insect? Aphids, Bagworms, Asia Ambrosia Beetles, Japanese Beetles Biennials This plant life consists of vegetative growth the first year and reproductive growth (flowering and fruiting) the second year. Chinch Bugs This insect pest commonly infests St. Augustine grass. It is only 1 to 3 mm long

Put some all-purpose granular fertilizer in the hole before planting Which statement about planting containerized plants is false? Always water the plants before planting. The best time of the year to plant is late fall. Put some all-purpose granular fertilizer in the hole before planting. Pick the plant up by the root ball not by the stem. Fairy Ring The presence of mushrooms in a circle on a stand of turfgrass is a sign of what type of turfgrass disease. Excessive Nitrogen Fertilization Which of the following cultural practices can increase the risk of disease on turfgrasses? Planting a resistant variety Powdery mildew on crape myrtles can be managed by several methods except: Thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool Which of these statements is false? Thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool. Thatch should be no more than 1/2 inches thick. Excess thatch prevents water and fertilizer from getting to the root. Thatch provides a good environment for pests.

Adjuvants When added to the pesticide mixture, it increases the effectiveness or safety of the pesticide. Entomosporium Leaf Spot Red tips are killed by this plant disease. It also attacks Indian hawthornes but seldom causes death to the species. Cost, economic benefit In integrated pest management, the economic injury level is the level at which the _____ of treatment equals the ______of the treatments. Purple Nutsedge This weed is considered the worst weed in the world. Azalea Lacebug Which of the following is an example of a piece-sucking insect? Southern pine beetle Azalea Lacebug Bagworm Leafminer Nematodes

Small, microscopic roundworms that damage the roots of plants. More common in South Georgia on sandier soils. True True/False: A fungicide can be applied to cure the plants. True True/False: Pesticide users are required by law to comply with all label directions and instructions for use in pesticide labeling. False True/False: Most insect species are pests. Poa Annua A winter annual weed that is a bunch grass with white seed heads: Poa Annua Goose Grass Bermuda Grass Dallis Grass Allergic Effects Harmful reactions some people, but not others, develop in response to exposure to the pesticides

Herbicides Chemicals used to control weeds are pesticides called: Applying any herbicide all the time Which of the following is not a step developing a weed management program? Understanding weed identification and life cycle. Applying any herbicide all the time. Using a combination of methods to maintain the site. Prepare sites by eliminating perennial weeds and sedges. Common Name A shorter name of pesticide that the EPA recognizes as a substitute for the chemical name of a product such as carbaryl or glysophate is the: True True/False: Do not apply pesticides where they will run off the site or get into ponds, streams, or storm drains Ladybeetle Which of the following is an example of a beneficial insect that preys or parasitizes harmful insects? Lace Bugs Mealybugs Ladybeetle Spider Mites

Control, Contain, Clean up The three C's of spill management are: False True/False: Pesticides can be stored in any container, even if it's not the original one. Host, pathogen, environment What three things have to come together for plant disease to occur? Mowing An effective cultural method for controlling tall weeds? Fall webworm These pests spin webs over the outer leaves at the tips of the branches of trees such as pecan. Eastern tent caterpillar Chinchbugs Japanese Beetles Fall Webworm 2 Years How long should you keeps records of pesticide usage?

Solubility, adsorption, persistence Which of the following pesticide chemical characteristics influence whether or not it can move into groundwater? Solubility, adsorption, persistence Solubility, dissipation, persistance Persistence, pollution potential, temperature Solubility, absorption, persistence Fencing The most practical solution to deer management When the insect is at its' most vulnerable state When is the best time to apply an insecticide? Calibration The process of measuring and adjusting the amount of pesticide that application equipment will apply to the target is known as? Powdery Mildew Small patches of white to gray fluffy growth on leaves and stems. Infection is favored by high humidity, poor air circulation, and cool night temperatures.

Restricted pesticide use These pesticides are shown to cause harm to people or the environment if not used correctly. Non-point source pollution Pollution that comes from many sources rather such as pesticides, fertilizers, and sediment entering streams Highly Toxic, only highly trained specialists should use Fumigants are a type of pesticide that: 100 Ft Pesticide storage facilities, mix-load, and equipment-cleaning sites should be how many feet away from surface water and direct links to ground water Self-contained air-supplying respirators These type of respirators provide you with clean air from an airtank Goodgrass A summer annual grass that thrives on compacted soils True

True/False: Pesticide containers should be transported with intact, undamaged, readable labels, handled carefully, and protected from extreme temperatures. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency All pesticides must be registered by: True True/False: You should always keep records of pesticides in order to establish proof of proper use, help reduce pesticide use or mistakes, and because it is the law. Potential Pests These pests are not normally occurring but may under special circumstances Hazard The measure the ability of a pesticide to cause harmful effects is called LD 50 The dose of the toxicant producing 50% mortality in the population. A value presenting mammalian toxicity, usually oral toxicity, expressed in milligrams per toxicants per kilogram of body with is Disorders

Irregular plant development caused by unfavorable growing conditions Dusts This formulation contains has low active ingredient plus fine dry inert material-talc, chalk, etc. Often used for livestock and pet treatments, seed treatments Cultural Control Crop rotation, pruning, thinning, and apply appropriate amounts of fertilizer to plants are examples of what type of control practices? False True/False: You do not need to consider the mature size and shape of ornamental plants when determining their location and spacing in the landscape. Food, water, shelter Wildlife require what to survive? Armyworms These turfgrass insect pests can occur in large numbers. They eat the grass blades and appear to "mow" the turf in an ever expanding front Sandy soils Pesticides and water move downward rapidly in this type of soil

Contact This pesticide mode of action works when a pest touches the pesticide or touches the pest Dollar Spot Lack of nitrogen fertilization can contribute to the development of this disease: Pest Resistance This problem is caused by applying the same pesticide continually against the same pest Wild Garlic A bulbous winter weed that reproduces by aerial and underground bulblets Worse in warm weather Leaf spot disease is worse in? Aphis These insect pests are small in size and prefer to feed on new, succulent growth. They have cornicles which are structures sticking out of both sides of their rears

Schools, water bodies, apiaries, wildlife preserves, parks What are examples of sensitive areas that extreme care needs to be used when applying pesticides? Boxwood Leaf Miner Orange gall midges-1/8 of an inch long. Their feeding causes galls that resemble blisters on lower parts of leaves on these ornamental shrubs