Landscape Pest Management - Ch. 1

Question 1

Proper irrigation, fertilization, mowing, and pruning are all examples of good: Chemical controls, Cultural Practices, Pest Identification, Plant selection

Answer 1

CULTURAL PRACTICES

Question 2

What should you consider before establishing a turf or ornamental landscape? Cost, water requirements, shade tolerance, All of the above

Answer 2

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 3

How many Elements do plants need? 3, 1, 16, 14

Answer 3

16

Question 4

What will you protect by mixing and loading pesticides 100 feet from water source? Groundwater, plants, animals, the atmosphere

Answer 4

GROUNDWATER

Question 5

What is the term for the movement of pesticides through the air during or after application? Leaching, Drift, Pesticide residue, Injury

Answer 5

DRIFT

Question 6

What greatly influences the amount of time required for a pesticide to degrade after application?

Answer 6

TEMPERATURE, MOISTURE, AND SUNLIGHT

Question 7

What types of compounds enable spray solutions to cover the target area better? Surfactants, Stickers, Pesticides, Fertilizers

Answer 7

SURFACTANTS

Question 8

What compounds help pesticide sprays coat the plant and protect it from some plant pests? Surfactants, colorants, stickers, pH modifiers

Answer 8

STICKERS

Question 9

TRUE OR FALSE: To apply pesticide to lawns for hire in Texas, you must have a license.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

What causes pest populations to rise and fall with no influence from humans? Applied controls, chemical controls, cultural practices, natural factors

Answer 10

NATURAL FACTORS