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dollar spot, fairy ring, and rust are examples of turfgrass diseases caused by - answer
fungi
which of the following is not a perennial turfgrass weed- creeping spurge, creeping
wood sorrel, nutsedge, and California burclover - answer 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 - answer all of
the above
when brown spots are conspicuous 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 - answer try to determine what is causing
the problem
in california, most serious turfgrass diseases are caused by - answer 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 - answer all of the above
which of the following methods is recommended in controlling ground squirrels?
fumigations, toxic baits, trapping, natural control - answertoxic 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 - answereliminate 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 - answertoxic baits
galls, leaf spots, soft rots, scabs, and systemic disorders are examples of diseases
caused by - answerbacteria
mold, mildew, rust, and smut are caused by - answerfungi
,an infestation of aphids may attract - answerants
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? - answerproper fertilization and
watering
the most common method of spreading nematodes to other areas is transported by -
answerhumans
cutworms are injurious to all grasses and dichondra at what stage of development -
answerlarva
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 -
answerdetermine 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? - answerphysical exclusion
most adult ground squirrels go into a summer estivation (hibernation) during the hottest
time of the year; fumigation is ineffective because: - answerthe dry soil causes the
fumigant to dissipate too quickly
light oil emulsions are often used to control?
armored scale
cutworms
earwis
leafminers - answerarmored scale
which of the following is a sucking pest?
A) aphid
B)
Curculio
C) grasshopper
D) tomato hornworm - answercurculio
a good source of general information about the control of pests on ornamentals is -
answerthe 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 - answerearwig
, the disease process caused by the establishment of a microorganism within the tissues
of a host plant is called - answerinfection
the damage to plants caused by air pollution is generally most apparent on the: (which
part of the plant) - answerleaves
sulfur is considered to be both a fungicide and a _______? - answermiticide
if a liquid formulation of a concentrated, highly toxic pesticide gets into your eyes, you
should? - answerrinse your eyes with clean water for 10-15 minutes; seek medical
attention
the signal word "WARNING" indicated the pesticide is _______. - answermoderately
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 -
answerincrease 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 - answeremulsifiable 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 - answerall 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 - answerdo nothing, but drive to your doctors office and seek medical
attention