How can tiny mites on junipers and evergreens be found? Ans- They can be found by
tapping the leaves against a white index card several times
What is Phytotoxicity? Ans- Plant damage caused by pesticides
Resistance from pesticides comes from\u2026 Ans- Using the same pesticide over and
over again
Pesticides in the soil\u2026 Ans- Are eventually broken down by bacteria and fungi
When should you apply a pesticide? Ans- When pests are abundant enough to cause
unacceptable damage
In an IPM program you should\u2026 Ans- Produce healthy plants that can resist pests
Which is true? Ans- Different diseases and insects can cause the same symptoms
Which is false? Ans- Record keeping takes more time than it is worth
What is Thatch? Ans- The layer of living and dead plant stems, leaves, and roots that
develops between the soil surface and green vegetation
What does proper mowing mean? Ans- Using sharp blades to make a clean cut
To promote healthy turf and reduce disease\u2026 Ans- Water thoroughly when you first
see wilting
When fertilizing\u2026 Ans- Determine fertilizer need through results of a soil test
Which is false? Ans- Thatch should be a least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool
Cool-season cultivars\u2026 Ans- Can be mixed to minimize disease
Good soil drainage\u2026 Ans- Promotes healthy turfgrass
Which is false? Ans- Do not fertilize turf that is infected with Dollar spot
What are some characteristics of cutworms? Ans- 1.) They attack turf
2.) They hide in burrows (or aeration holes) during the day and at night they clip the turf
surrounding the burrow, resulting in brown streaks or circles on the lawn
What are some characteristics of Armyworms? Ans- 1.) The fall army worm and yellow
striped army worm are more commonly found in the southern and transition turf ones.
2.) The sometimes feed together and “mow” the turf
3.) Has continuous generations through the year
What are some characteristics of Sod Webworms? Ans- 1.) Use soap and water
method to find webworms
2.) Spin silk webbing at the base of grass crowns
3.) They winter as Caterpillars in protective webbing and in spring they feed rapidly and
molt into the pupal stage.
What are some characteristics of Billbugs? Ans- 1.) They are grubs
2.) Billbug damage is easy to diagnose boy gabbing hold of the turf and PULLING OR
ROLLING IT BACK
What are some characteristics of Chinch Bugs? Ans- 1.) They feed in clusters and
damage first appears as circular patches of yellowing turf that resemble drought injury
What kinds of pests feed on roots? Ans- 1.) White grubs and mole crickets are the
most serious root-feeding pests on turf grasses in the southern states
The immature stages of Japanese beetles, Green June beetles, Masked chafers, and
Oriental beetles are\u2026 Ans- White grubs
What are some characteristics of Japanese beetles? Ans- 1.) Grubs feed on roots and
organic matter at the soil-thatch junction
What are some characteristics of the Masked chafer? Ans- 1.) Turf heavily infested
with masked chafers shows drought stress and dead patches that do not recover after
irrigation
2.) Infested turf lifts easily
What are some characteristics of Mole Crickets? Ans- 1.) Tawny and southern mole
crickets are the most damaging insect pests of warm-season turf grasses in the
southern states
How do you detect Mole crickets, Sod Webworms, Armyworms, and other Caterpillars?
Ans- By the soap and water flush by mixing 2 ounces of dishwasher fluid and the
insects will be irritated by the dishwashing liquid and rise to the surface
Which method will NOT help monitor cutworms? Ans- Pitfall trapes
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