Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's license exam study guide Questions and Answers 2026

Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's license exam study guide Questions and Answers 2026

What are some of the basic principles of Integ pest management? -✔✔ 1.) PREVENTION:

Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified seed,

providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the site)

2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whether the damage

to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an environmental condition such as freezing or

drought and always determine the exact pest that you are dealing with)

3.) SET ACTION THRESHOLDS: Expect some pests and tolerate some damage: (Deciding how

many pests and how much damage to tolerate)

4.) CONTROL: Use pesticides as a last choice-Not a first choice

What are 4 tools or techniques that you could use to study a plant problem as you look for

pests? -✔✔ 1.) Keep records

2.) Use a hand lens

3.) Learn about symptoms

4.) Carry an index card

What are 2 kinds of drift? -✔✔ 1.) Particle drift: (The movement of fine particles (droplets or

dust) through the air while the pesticide is being applied)

2.) Vapor drift: (The movement of the pesticide in the form of a gas or vapor during or after

application)

What is a Buffer? -✔✔ This is the non treated zone between the area to be treated and

sensitive areas such as ponds, streams, wells, and drains

What is a Re-entry period? -✔✔ The length of time that must pass before anyone can enter a

treated area