Name Email 1. Which of these statements are TRUE? It is illegal to use an insecticide on any plant to control insects Different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms Yellow leaves are always a sign of disease it is safe to use a broad-spectrum herbicide on plants not listed on the label 2. A rotary spreader creates more drift than a drop granular spreader. True False 3. 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 4. Plants that have wider leaves with branched leaf veins are...... Dicots Monocots 5. Leaf spot diseases... are usually worse in wet or humid weather cannot be prevented with fungicides can be managed with overhead irrigation are all caused by fungi 6. Good soil drainage... makes turf grass areas more susceptible to weeds dries out the roots to quickly promotes root disease promotes healthy turf grass 7. Which of these weeds will sprout from rhizomes sandspur woodsorel bermudagrass bull thistle 8. Perennial weeds never have seeds have seeds every other year can live indefinitely die immediately when you cut tops off 9. Biennial weeds... form a rosette of leaves the first year and flower the next grow, flower, go to seed, and die within 12 months live 3 or more years are not a problem in landscapes 10. How many generations do Japanese beetles have each year? One Three Five Five or more, depending on the weather 11. 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 12. Winter annual broadleaf weeds are best controlled in mid to late fall and early winter best controlled in early summer best controlled in late spring best controlled in spring and summer 13. Resistance to pesticides comes from: using the same pesticides over and over applying pesticides at the wrong time of year applying too much pesticide at one time applying pesticides to plants that are too dry 14. 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 15. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) controls Japanese beetles attracts predators to the turf control caterpillars controls mole crickets 16. Spring dead spot in bermudagrass: occurs after winter dormancy is worse where winters are mild is not a problem when thatch is left to accumulate is prevented by late fall fertilization 17. Which of these statements is FALSE? Records are helpful in knowing when to look for a pest each year Records are a way to know whether a treatment was effective Record keeping takes more time than its worth Record keeping helps you comply with pesticide regulations 18. Herbicides are... one tool for managing weeds the best way to control weeds too dangerous to use in most landscapes not really pesticides 19. Which of these chemicals can be applied to lawns (but not ponds or wetlands) to make the grass distasteful to geese? Tetraethyl monosilicate Dimethyl phosphate Dihydrous oxide Methyl anthranilate 20. Apply an insecticide... to get total eradication of turf pests when the insect is at its most vulnerable stage at anytime during the pest life cycle when granular formulations will stay dry for several days 21. 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 22. 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 inch thick Excess thatch keeps water and fertilizer from reaching roots Thatch provides good environment for turf pest 23. Proper mowing means: using sharp mower blades to make a clean cut mowing as close as you can for a neat appearance collecting all clippings after each mowing taking off one-half of the leave 24. What do moles eat? Worms, grubs, slugs and other similar small animals Plant rots and tubers Decomposing leaves and grass All of the above 25. Annual weeds are... rarely a problem in turf grass only grow in the winter live from 3-6 years grow, flower, go to seed, and die within 12 months 26. If you double the speed of your application equipment, how will it affect the application rate of a boom sprayer? The application rate is reduced by the square root. The application rate doubles. The application rate is cut in half. The application rate does not change. 27. Which statement is true according to Regulation 637, Pesticide Use? Pesticide drift is desirable near sensitive areas. Vehicles used to transport pesticides need only be identified by the business name of the application firm. In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified before turfgrass or ornamental pesticide applications can occur on adjacent properties. It is not necessary to have a spill kit nearby when mixing and loading pesticides 28. In an IPM program you should.. control all the insects you see produce healthy plants that can resist pests rely totally on natural biological control never use chemical control 29. Cool-season cultivars... can be mixed to minimize disease are a good choice for the coastal plain prefer humid conditions do well in shady locations 30. Which of these statements is FALSE Too much fertilizer promotes thatch buildup Too much fertilizer can make grass more susceptible to brown patch and leaf spot Too little fertilizer makes turf susceptible to bare spots and weed invasions Do not fertilize turf grass infected with dollar spot 31. Infrequent and deep irrigation is the best way to prevent disease organisms in turf. True False 32. 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 33. To promote healthy turf and reduce disease irrigate for long periods to reach the roots irrigate in the late afternoon irrigate after the turf turns brown irrigate lightly and often 34. When should equipment be calibrated? When changing the type o f pesticide (such as when changing from a small to a larger granule ( or vice versa) in a broadcast spreader. Before using a piece of equipment for the first time each year. when changing the rate and speed at which the product is applied all of the above 35. Which of the following methods is not effective for discouraging geese an may even attract them Fountains in ponds fencing around ponds Shiny mylar tape Noisemakers 36. 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 37. An insecticide applied to control white grubs will work best on the leaf surface should be applied to dry soil should be water in to reach the soil will work best on a thick thatch layer 38. Postemergence herbicides... are applied to existing weeds/plants control most plants after they emerge can damage plants when spray contacts green bark all the above 39. Most turfgrasses grow best in shady locations. True False 40. Which of these factors is not a component of the disease pyramid? soil moisture sunlight fungicide soil fertility 41. Which of the following is a piercing sucking insect? Southern pine beetle Black Cutworm Bagworm Leafminer 42. Dandelions... reproduce only from tubers can be only controlled by hand pulling are summer annuals have a sturdy taproot 43. The milky spore disease bacterium... is only effective against Japanese beetle grubs gives quick results control many species of caterpillars makes turf look pale and stunted 44. Preemergence herbicides... control weeds after they germinate should be applied only in summer months persist in the soil for 2 months or more cannot be used on turf Time is Up! Time's up