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dollar spot, fairy ring, and rust are examples of turfgrass diseases caused by

fungi

which of the following is not a perennial turfgrass weed- creeping spurge, creeping woodsorrel, nutsedge, and california burclover

nutsedge

which of the following may be classified as a weed if it is growing where its presence is objectionable?- dichondra, tall fescue, bermudagrass, all of the above

all of the above

when brown spots are conspicious in a lawn turf, the best solution is to:

spray immediately with a broad spectrum turf fungicide

spray immediately with a broad spectrum turn insecticide

irrigate

try to determine what is causing the problem

try to determine what is causing the problem

in california, most serious turfgrass diseases are caused by

nematodes

when applying a pesticide to established turf in controlling nematodes and its eggs or young, you must first determine: if they are located in the soil, if they are located inside the root, if they are located outside the root, all of the above

all of the above

which of the following methods is recommended in controlling ground squirrels? fumigations, toxic baits, trapping, natural control

toxic baits

which of the following is the most reliable and one of the fastest methods for mole control in residential yards?

eliminate the food supply, gassing, repellents, trapping

eliminate the food supply

which of the following methods of pocket gopher control would be the least likely to succeed in a garden setting? chemical repellents, fumigants (gases), toxic baits, trapping

toxic baits

galls, leaf spots, soft rots, scabs, and systemic disorders are examples of diseases caused by

bacteria

mold, mildew, rust, and smut are caused by

fungi

an infestation of aphids may attract

ants

which of the following is considered to be the most important in preventing turf diseases- applications of fungicides, plant a disease susceptible grass, proper fertilization and watering, proper insect control?

proper fertilization and watering

the most common method of spreading nematodes to other areas is transported by

humans

cutworms are injurious to all grasses and dichondra at what stage of development

larva

when controlling rodents and related vertebrate pests, you should, use multiple feeding baits, use single feeding baits, use fumigants, determine what the target pest is

determine what the target pest is

which of the following is the most practical and economical method of control where large number of rabbits are present?

physical exclusion

most adult ground squirrels go into a summer estivation (hibernation) during the hottest time of the year; fumigation is ineffective because:

the dry soil causes the fumigant to dissipate too quickly

light oil emulsions are often used to control?

armored scale

cutworms

earwis

leafminers

armored scale

which of the following is a sucking pest?

A) aphid

B)

Curculio

C) grasshopper

D) tomato hornworm

curculio

a good source of general information about the control of pests on ornamentals is

the local office of the university of california cooperative extension office (farm advisors office)

which of the following has chewing mouthparts?

A) aphid

B) earwig

C) lygus bug

D) whitefly

earwig

the disease process caused by the establishment of a microorganism within the tissues of a host plant is called

infection

the damage to plants caused by air pollution is generally most apparent on the: (which part of the plant)

leaves

sulfur is considered to be both a fungicide and a _______?

miticide

if a liquid formulation of a concentrated, highly toxic pesticide gets into your eyes, you should?

rinse your eyes with clean water for 10-15 minutes; seek medical attention

the signal word "WARNING" indicated the pesticide is _______.

moderately toxic

it is a conflict with the label if you:

A) increase the specified dosage rate per unit treated

B) decrease the concentration of the mixture applied

C) apply the pesticide at a frequency less than specified

D) mix with another pesticide or with a fertilizer, unless such mixture is prohibited

increase the specified dosage rate per unit treated

which of the following is more readily absorbed through the eyes and skin as compared to powders?

A) slurry

B) microencapsulated formulations

C) emulsifiable concentrates

D) granular formulations

emulsifiable concentrations

requirements on the pesticide label include:

A) a caution or warning statement that will be adequate to prevent injury to humans, animals, and useful vegetation if complied with

B)product name, the identification of each active ingredient, and adequate instructions for use

c) the EPA registration number

d) all of the above

all of the above

if you accidently splash a pesticide which is noncorrosive or petroleum-based into your mouth and swallow it, you should immediately:

A) induce vomiting, then seek medical attention

b) drink plenty of water to dilute the pesticide, then seek medical attention

c) do nothing but drive to your doctors office and seek medical attention

d) do nothing

do nothing, but drive to your doctors office and seek medical attention

all of the following basic safety precations to avoid exposure to pesticides should be used except:

a) plan and execute your operation to avoid spray drift and drop from sprayed surfaces

b)keep as much skin area as possible protecteed, since dermal exposure is a particularly great hazard.

c)when opening a new container, try to determine if it has a characteristic odor

d) use the recommended protective equipment

when opening a new container, try to determine if it has a characteristic odor

when transporting pesticides, you must never

A) cover paper or cardboard containers when necessary to protect them from moisture

b) transport the pesticides in the same compartment with persons, food or feed present

c) secure pesticide containers to prevent spillage

d) all of the above

transport the pesticides in the same compartment with persons, food or feed present

which of the following must be present if a parasitic disease is to occur?

a) a susceptible host

b) an infectious agent

c) an environment conducive to disease

d) all of the above

a susceptible host

the minimum equipment useful and essential for diagnostic field work in studying plant diseases include

a) hand lense, video camera, soil-sampling tube, and a waterproof plastic bag

b)hand lens, insect sweep net, a pair of gloves, and a jar or other suitable container

c) hand lens, pocket knife, and insect sweep net

d) hand lens, shovel, notebook, and pocket knife

hand lens, camera, pocket knife, and insect sweep net

borers will injure trees and shrubs by:

a) attacking a plant through its root system

b) eating the leafy portion of the plant

c) tunneling into the bark or branches of a plant

d) all of the above

tunneling into the bark or branches of plant

many borers attack weakend trees, so you should maintain good plant health with:

a) plenty of water

b) fertilizing the trees

c) pest control

d) all of the above

all of the above

aphids and aphid damage is normally found on:

new growth

leaf spots are caused by:

fungi

bacteria

viruses

all of the above

all of the above

powdery mildew is best treated through the use of a:

fungicide

fusarium patch is caused by:

fungi

if you observe in a yard that the affected plants are more or less scattered at random, this suggests

A) poor planting practice

b) physical or animal injury

c) herbicide injury

d) an infectious organism

physical or animal injury

etiolation is defined as

the yellowing of plants due to lack of light

an overabundance of teh salt content in water used in irrigating plants is least likely to cause which of the following

A) plant decline

b) burning of leaf margins and tips

c) root rot

d) death

root rot

the most common method of spreading viruses are through

a) soilborne vectors (nematodes and fungi)

b) arthropod vectors (insects and mites)

c) grafting

d) seed

athropod vectors (insects and mites)

which of the following is not a toxicant formulation for plant diseases

a) protectants

b)eradicants

c)anticoagulants

d) therapeutants

a

wheat streak mosaic and tomacco mosaic are diseases caused by?

viruses

____ are systemic pathogens that live and multiply only within living cells of a host.

viruses

the following disease is caused by a nematode:

A) root knot

b) rose mosaic

c) crown gall

d) birch line pattern

root knot

rusts are caused by:

A) fungi

b) bacteria

c) viruses

d) both a and b

fungi

the most commonly used herbicides used to kill weeds at the seed germination stage in a nursery site are:

A) preplant herbicides

b) postplant herbicides

c) preemergence herbicides

d) post emergence herbicides

preemergence herbicides

what type of herbicides kill the plant parts to which the chemical is applied:

a) contact

b) nonselective

c) systemic

d) selective

contact

pesticides that consist of bacteria, fungi or viruses used for controlling weeds and invertebrates are classified as:

a) organophosphates

b)organochlorines

c) michrobials

d) pyrethiroids

microbials

which of the following is a good choice to use if the treated area is accessible to the public, easy to use, and unlikely to harm nontarget organisms?

A) Dusts

b) emulsifiable concentrates

c) low concentration solutions

d) fumigants

fumigants

you should recalibrate your spray equipment:

a) anytime you change pesticides or location, or if the equipment has not been used for a long time

b)if the equipment you have been using regularly may be wearing out

c) anytime you change parts, such as nozzles or hoses

d) all of the above

all of the above

which of the following insects are considered to be beneficial to the home and garden environment:

a) lacewings

b) jerusalem crickets

c) minute pirate bugs

d) a and c only

lacewings

many caterpillar species are killed by natural outbreaks of disease; diseases caused by ___ are the most common

fungi

bacillus thuringiensis is currently used to kill only the _____ of moths and butterflies

larva

trichogramma wasps attack the _____ stage of many moths and butterflies

egg

with the exception of maintenance gardener pest control businesses, pest control businesses applying a pesticide on turf, in landscapes, or in interiorscapes shall have an individual on staff who has what kind of a license?

Qualified applicator license in the landscape maintenance pest control category

prior to a golf course property operator being allowed to use or supervice the use of any agricultural use pestcide the property operator shall first

obtain an operator identification number

california pesticide regulations require certain pesticide handlers to use a closed mixing system when mixing more than 1 gallon of any

A) pesticide with the label signal world danger or danger and poison with the skull and crossbones symbol

B) Pesticide designated by the US environmental protection agency as restricted use or the department of pesticide regulation as restricted material

C) liquid pesticide with the label signal word danger or danger and poison with the skull and crossbones symbol

D) liuid pesticide designated by the US environmental protection agency as restricted use or the department of pesticide regulation as restricted material

liquid pesticide with the label signal word danger or danger and poison with the skull and crossbones symbol

pesticide use records must be maintained for how many months/years?

2 years

employee handler pesticide safety training topics do not include how to:

A) confine spray to target area

B) handle, open and lift containers

c) recognize the chemical characteristics of the pesticide

d) recognize pesticide poisoning symptoms

recognize the chemical characteristics of the pesticide

why is training on recognizing and avoiding heat stress important for pesticide applications

many heat stress symtons are similar to pesticide poisoning symptoms

a drawback of using common names instead of scientific names for identifying pests is

common names often do not provide information about the relationship of one organism to another

which of the following is a characteristic of weeds?

A) weeds help the growth of landscape plants

b) weeds interfere with the safety or use of landscaped areas

c)all weeds are poisonous to people or animals

d) most weeds produce small quantities of seeds

weeds interfere with the safety or use of the landscape

perennial weeds can be the most difficult ot control because they

a) produce more seeds than other types of plants

b) can reproduce and spread from storage organs such as rhizomes and tubers

c) produce seeds that remain viable longer than those of annual and biennial plants

d) have hairy leaves the repel herbicides

can reproduce and spread from storage organs such as rhizomes and tubers

which of the following is classified as a vertebrate pest?

A) caterpillar

B) snail

C) house mouse

D) garden spider

house mouse

plants that reproduce from over wintering storage organs such as bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes are called

perennials

the different immature stages of an insect are called

instars

which of the following groups of insect orders include both pests and beneficials that attack pest insect species?

A) hymenoptera (wasps and bees) thysanoptera (thrips), and heteroptera (true bugs)

B) tysanura (firebrats and silverfish), blattodea ( cockroaches), and dermaptera (earwigs)

C) Homoptera (aphids and whiteflies), lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), siphonaptera (fleas)

D)Isoptera (termites), mallophaga (chewing lice), and anoplura (sucking lice)

hymenoptera

using augmentation in a biological pest control strategy has limited effectiveness because the:

beneficial organisms often soon leave the treated area

growing plants that resist insects would be what type of pest control practice?

A) sanitation

B) biological

C) exclusion

D) Prevention

prevention

The potential for pesticides leaching through the soil into ground water increases with?

rainfall

photo and drawings are helpful pest identification tools because they often show

A) which hosts the pests prefer

B) internal structures of the pest

C) Unique external structures of the pest

D) Ranges of color variations

Unique external structures of teh pest

Which part of a plant to nematodes commonly attack?

roots and other underground parts

Using plants in a landscape or interiorscape that are resistant to certain pests:

A) causes harm to natural enemies

B) requires additional cultural controls

C) Stimulates the increase of natural enemy populations

D) May reduce pesticide use

May reduce pesticide use

What method would you use to evaluate the effects of a pesticide application

A) reviewing records on file

B) Monitoring

C) using resources on the internet

D) reading the pesticide label

Monitoring

Which of the following types of plant disorders cannot be transmitted from one plant to another?

A)fungal

B) bacterial

C) viral

D) abiotic

abiotic

Powdery mildew on plants is caused by?

A fungus

Suppressing a pest population involves:

A)spraying an area before the pest appears

B) Completely eliminating it

C) using only non-chemical control techniques

D) keeping the pest population below a certain level

keeping the pest population below a certain level

The pesticide information that you must provide to a facility manager before making an application should come primarily from the

A) pesticide label

B) Material safety data sheet (MSDS)

C) applicator safety checklist

D) pesticide safety information series (PSIS)

pesticide label

Pesticide applications in interiorscape situations involve treating either:

A) leaves or stems

B) leaves or flower parts

C) above ground parts or growing medium

D) above ground parts or flower parts

above ground parts or growing medium

which of the following is an example of biological control?

A) wasps making galls on plants

B) beetles consuming dead insects

C) fleas feeding on rodents

D) predatory insects feeding on aphids

predatory insects on aphids

When making a pesticide application on large trees you usually need:

A) lowpressure and a rapid application speed

B) high pressure and a rapid application speed

C) low pressure and a slow application speed

D) high pressure and a slow application speed

low pressure and a slow application speed

constant use of insecticides on turf or in landscaped areas could lead to:

A) plant tolerance

B) disruption of natural enemies

C) improved pest management

D) greater plant vigor

disruption of natural enemies

which label signal word indicates a pesticide that is least hazardous to humans?

caution

Arrange these label words from least dangerous to most dangerous: Warning/Danger/Caution

caution, warning, danger

which signal world has the word poison and a skull and crossbones on the label?

danger

the hazard of a pesticide is a relative measure of its potential to:

A)Harm people or the environment

B) control the pest

C) damage application equipment

D) bind to soil particles

Harm people or the environment

which of the following is the most frequent route of pesticide exposure for pesticide handlers?

A) oral

B)dermal

C) inhalation

D)eye

dermal

which of the formulation offers the greatest possibility of dermal absorption?

A)oil soluble formulations

B) water-soluble liquids

C) granulars

D) powder formulations

oil soluble formulations

the most important step when a pesticide spill occurs is to:

A)thoroughly soak the area to dilute the spilled pesticide

B) direct the spilled pesticide away from the area

C) Prevent people from contacting the spilled pesticide

D) salvage as much as possible of the spilled pesticide

prevent people from contacting the spilled pesticide

The surfaces of objects that are commonly present in interiorscapes during a pesticide application might become etched can be caused by the

A)Spray pressure being too high

B) intert ingredeints

C) temperature of the spray

D) size of the spray droplets

inert ingredients

Which of the following could contribute to phytotoxicity problems when spraying a pesticide on plants

A) temperature and humidity at the time of application

B) adequate water and nutrients

C) low application rates

D) over-dilution of the pesticide mixture

temperature and humidity at the time of application

The surfaces of objects that are commonly present in interiorscapes during a pesticide application might become etched can be caused by the i

inert ingredients

when referring to an ocular pesticide exposure on a pesticide handler, which body part is affected?

eyes

leather and cloth gloves should not be used for pesticide handling because they:

absorb pesticides

personal protective equipment must be cleaned how often?

at the end of each work period