Ornamental and turf Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Iowa 3OT Pesticide Exam Questions And Answers Which combination will create the greatest drift hazard? - ANS High Pressure - Small Orifice You must know the persistence of pesticides you apply to ornamental and turf areas, especially where: - ANS A garden is nearby Powder is applied Humans, pets, or other animals are present The minimum period of time to keep children, adults, pets, and domestic animals from contact with sprayed turf is: - ANS Until the turf is dry Which ...

Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - ANSWER-Who is the primary agency regulating pesticides in Texas? IPM (Integrated Pest Management) - ANSWER-Comprehensive approach that uses biological, cultural, physical, and chemical controls in a careful, environmentally sound manner. Landscape Problems - ANSWER-Biotic, abiotic, and natural factors Biological control - ANSWER-Involves manipulating the natural enemies of pets Cultural control - ANSWER-Involve in taking care of the plants, suc...

Continuing education unit - Answer- approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the total of 16 CEUs required for ornamental and turf pest control applicator recertification Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Answer- the agency that administers the Florida Pesticide Law (Chapter 487) Florida Pesticide Law - Answer- The law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Ser...

Under EPA's Endangered Species Act it is a Federal offense to use a pesticide in a manner that results in the death of an endangered species under which of the following conditions? - ANSWER-When the species is located in its protected habitat Individuals with a noncommercial applicator license in Utah are legally required to keep a record of all applications involving the use of what type of pesticides? - ANSWER-Restricted use pesticides Which of the following is an example of a natural ...

In order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tn, an individual must: A. Be 16 yrs old B. Be certified by the Tn Department of Ag as a pesticide applicator C. Working under the supervision of a certified applicator D. Meet all the safety standards - B. Be certified by the Tn Department of Ag as a pesticide applicator According to Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA), amended FIFRA, in order to use a restriced- use pesticide an applicator: A. Must be certified in all cases ...

Dandelions - Answer- has a flattened rosette of narrow leaves Dallisgrass - Answer- grows in clumps but has short, stout rhizomes; about the same texture as St. Augustinegrass; produces unsightly seedheads; tends to grow faster than turfgrasses after mowing; difficult to control Sedges - Answer- Yellow and purple nutsedge Pitfall traps work for - Answer- billbugs Pheromone traps work for - Answer- adult japanese beetle, black cutworm moth, larger sod webworm moth Light traps work ...

CH1 Define integrated pest management - Answer- IPM is a system that uses all available and suitable pest control tactics to reduce pest population to tolerable levels while minimizing adverse environmental side affects CH1 Explain how aesthetic thresholds affect IPM tactics - Answer- IPM establishes aesthetic thresholds based on tolerance, personal comfort, taste, plant appearance, and specific site and environmental conditions. CH1 Explain how IPM can reduce the use of pesticides - Answe...

Turf and Ornamental Pesticide Applicator Exam NH Questions and Answers 100% CorrectTurf and Ornamental Pesticide Applicator Exam NH Questions and Answers 100% CorrectTurf and Ornamental Pesticide Applicator Exam NH Questions and Answers 100% Correct 3 things that determine vulnerability to groundwater contamination. - ANSWER-Geologic conditions, depth to groundwater, and weather conditions. Zones of saturation - ANSWER-Areas where water collects underground(Where groundwater is found) Eve...