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A good turf management goal to promote adequate nutrient uptake is to: - ANSWER-
Focus on practices that promote a healthy root system
A in WALES - ANSWER-Agitate
A pre-emergent herbicide label states that crabgrass is controlled when snapshot 2g is
applied at the rate of 2.3 lbs for 1000 square feet. How much snapshot should be
applied to treat 1/4 acre. - ANSWER-25
A weed that germinates in the spring, grows throughout the year, flowers and produces
seed in late summer and early fall before dying at the end of the growing season is what
kind of weed? - ANSWER-Summer annual
Any pesticide that could cause death if one teaspoon or less is ingested will have which
signal word on the label, in addition to the skull and crossbones symbol? - ANSWER-
DANGER
Applying setback: Gravel Packed Public Well - ANSWER-400 feet
Applying setback: Non Gravel Packed Public Well - ANSWER-250 feet
Applying setback: Non Public Waters - ANSWER-25 feet
Applying setback: Public Water Supply Within Watershed out to 5 miles - ANSWER-250
feet
Applying setback: Public Waters - ANSWER-50 feet
Are all dry ounce measuring devices the same? - ANSWER-No, it varies depending on
the specific gravity of each product. Use the measuring device for the product you
purchased.
Are disease spreading ticks in NH ornate? - ANSWER-No
Bronze birch borer larvae feed: - ANSWER-Under the bark
Calibrating your sprayer, you find that you are applying 2.5 gallons per 1,000 square
feet. The recommendation on the label states you should be applying 2.0 per 1,000 sq
ft. What should you be doing to get to the label recommendation rate? - ANSWER-
Decrease size of spray tip/nozzle
, Can you use a liquid ounce measuring device to measure dry ounce material? -
ANSWER-No
Define Sign - ANSWER-a sign of the actual pathogen
Define Symptom - ANSWER-Alterations of turf grass as a result of disease
Describe how to deal with nozzles that are producing an irregular spray pattern. -
ANSWER-Check pressure. Clean strainers. Clean nozzles.
Describe some differences between high volume and low volume application? -
ANSWER-Low volume - 5 to 25 gpa, heights less than 6 feet, spray to wet, low
densities
High volume - 75 plus gpa, heights greater than 6 feet, heavy densities
Describe some differences between High Volume and Low Volume application. -
ANSWER-Low: 5-25 gpa, heights less than 6 feet, spray to wet, low densities
High: 75 plus gpa, heights greater than 6 feet, heavy densities
Describe the difference between residual and non-residual. - ANSWER-Residual
pesticides will remain in the soil to continue to control pests, while non-residual
pesticides have no lasting effect once initially applied.
Describe the difference between selective and non-selective herbicides - ANSWER-
Selective herbicides do not control certain types of plants (like monocots), while non-
selective herbicides control all plants.
Does drift potential increase or decrease with Increased nozzle pressure? - ANSWER-
Increase
Does natural rubber protect against liquid pesticides? - ANSWER-No. Natural rubber is
only effective for dry formulations
E in WALES - ANSWER-Emulsifiable concentrates
Employees must wear chemical-resistant gloves when (4 things) - ANSWER-1.
Required by the label
2. Mixing and loading pesticides
3. Using hand-held equipment
4. Cleaning, adjusting or repairing equipment
Explain the difference between curative and preventative turf grass insect control. -
ANSWER-Curative control is making an application when turf grass insects reach a
threshold population level. Preventative applications are generally made before the
target insect is present but may be based on a history of infestation
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