3A TURFGRASS PEST MANAGEMENT
EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 REAL EXAM 200+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWER|AGRADE
What does it mean if a fertilizer is listed as a complete fertilizer – ANSWER- It
means that the fertilizer contains the three main nutrients plants need : nitrogen,
phosphorus, and potassium
According to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act:
A. Certified applications can only use general use pesticides
B. Restricted use pesticides can only be used by, or under the direct supervision of,
a certified applicator
C. FIFRA regulations are only enforced at the federal level
D. General use pesticides can only be purchased by certified applicators –
ANSWER- B. Restricted use pesticides can only be used by, or under the direct
supervision of, a certified applicator
Under the Federal Endangered Species Act, who is responsible for making sure
pesticide applications do not affect an endangered species – ANSWER- The
applicator
Under state law, how long should commercial applicators maintain records of
pesticide use for general use and restricted pesticides? – ANSWER- General
pesticides – 1 year
Restricted use pesticides – 3 years
Which statement is true according to Regulation 637, Pesticide Use?
A. Pesticide drift is desirable near sensitive areas
B. Vehicles used to transport pesticides need only be identified by the business
name of the application form
C. In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified before turf grass
or ornamental pesticide applications can occur on adjacent properties
D. It is not necessary to have a spill kit nearby when mixing and loading –
ANSWER- C. In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified
before turf grass or ornamental pesticide applications can occur on adjacent
properties
According the Regulation 637, what are the minimum PPE requirements for
commercial applicators? – ANSWER- Applicators must wear long pants and a long
sleeved short or have soap nearby, and wear protective footwear and gloves that
are impervious to the pesticide.
Which of the following choices meet federal and Michigan requirements for
displaying lawn marker signs after a pesticide application to a turf site?
A. The sign must be 4 inches high and 5 inches wide, and posted 12 inches above
the turf
B. The sign must be 10 inches high and 12 inches wide, and posted 2 inches above
the turf
C. The sign must be 6 inches high and 6 inches wide, and posted 6 inches above
the turf
D. The sign must be 2 inches high and 3 inches wide, and posted 4 inches above
the turf – ANSWER- A. The sign must be 4 inches high and 5 inches wide, and
posted 12 inches above the turf
At the time of a golf course pesticide application, where and what type of
information must be posted? – ANSWER- On the first and tenth tees and in another
conspicuous place.
Date and time of application
Common name of pesticide
list of areas treated
Name of person to contact for more info
Outdoor and ornamental and turf applications of liquid spray pesticides may not be
made on school grounds under the following conditions
A. Within 10 feet of occupied classroom buildings
B. Within 50 feet of occupied classroom buildings
C. Within 75 feet of occupied classroom buildings
D. Within 100 feet of occupied classroom buildings – ANSWER- D. Within 100
feet of occupied classroom buildings
Main components of a sprayer – ANSWER- Tank
Pump
Valving
Output
Why should use nozzle screens? – ANSWER- Filter out larger particles of pesticide
and dirt, reducing the amount of wear and reducing clogs
Why should you check the rate of output after installing or changing nozzle
screens? – ANSWER- Using a different screen has the potential to change the flow
rate, and therefore requires a recalibration
Controlled droplet applicator – ANSWER- Spray from this equipment comes in a
hallow-cone pattern. its suited to turf IPM because it provides adequate coverage
with small amount of pesticide
Small capacity sprayer – ANSWER- Includes compressed air and backpack
sprayers.
Hydraulic sprayer – ANSWER- Has 30-1000 gallon tanks mounted behind tractor
Granular spreader – ANSWER- Consists of a hopper and metering device.
A rotary spreader creates more drift than a drop granular spreader. T/F –
ANSWER- True
Which of the following choices is an improper procedure or applying a granular
pesticide with a hand pushed drops spreader?
A. Fill the spreader on a paved surface
B. Begin the application by moving counterclockwise around the right margin of
the property
C. Be sure not to overlap passes of the herbicide
D. Shut off the spreader as you come to obstacles – ANSWER- C. Be sure not to
overlap passes of the herbicide
If washed throughly with soap and water, it’s safe to use a spray tank that has
previously held herbicide for insecticide application. T/F – ANSWER- False