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Under EPA’S Endangered species act it is a federal offense to use a pesticide in a manner that results in the death of an Endangered species under which of the following conditions?

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When the species is located in its protected habitat.

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Individuals with a noncommercial applicator license in Utah, are legally required to keep a record of all applications involving the use of what type of pesticides?

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Registered pesticide

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Which of the following is an example of a natural control method for insect pest management?

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Releasing parasitic wasps

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Insect epidemics or outbreaks are commonly the result of which of the following?

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Favorable environmental conditions

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In which of the following situations is the eradication of all weeds a recommended management plan?

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A golf course green, a golf course T area

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Which of the following adjustments to a pesticide sprayer will reduce the likelihood of drift or off target movement of pesticides?

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Install nozzles that produce large spray droplets

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Which of the following is the type of pesticide drift in which small droplets of herbicide are carried away by air movement to an off target location?

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Spray drift

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Which of the following traits is commone to integrated pest management (IPM)

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IPM uses sanitation and cultural controls with pesticide treatment

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Which of the following is a cultural control technique for the management of pests?

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Promote environmental changes less favorable for Pest growth.

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Which of the following are examples of cultural controls for insect pests?

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Select resistant varieties, time planting, and alter plant locations.

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Which of the following pest control techniques involves the human manipulation or introduction of parasites, predators, or pathogens on insect pests to reduce population levels?

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Biological control techniques

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When is the best time to apply pesticides if pollinating bees are active in an application area?

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At night, early morning or late evening

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Which of the following traits is common to integrated past management?

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Manages pests at Acceptable levels

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Which of the following statements is true with respect to the pest management problems That occur with plants?

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Pests or infectious organisms are not the cause of most problems

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Which of the following is the 1st step in controlling insect pests?

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Properly identify an insect and the problems it causes

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Which of the following traits is common to integrated pest management?

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Gives priority to techniques that reduce environmental injury

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What phrase correctly identifies the point during a pest infestation where pests cause unacceptable visible damage to plant production?

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The aesthetic threshold level

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Which of the following options is appropriate when weeds are located in areas where turf grass has recently been established or when other sensitive plants are present?

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Use mechanical or cultural techniques rather than herbicide

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Which of the following techniques will extend the time required for a pest to develop a resistance to a pesticide?

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Vary the active ingredient that is used for pest control

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Which of the following adjustments to or for a boom sprayer application will reduce the likelihood of pesticide drift?

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Lower the height of the spray boom

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Which of the following is the most effective and economical way to prevent and control plant disease?

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Plant pathogen free seed and disease resistant cultivars

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Which of the following is a management strategy that will prevent pests from developing a resistance to pesticides?

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Integrated pest management IPM

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Which of the following statements is correct with respect to turf and turf pests?

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Proper watering and mowing can reduce turf pest populations.

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A facility for mixing and loading pesticides should be located so as to prevent the runoff associated with spills, leaks, drainage, and wash water from coming in contact with what resources?

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Surface and ground water

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Which of the following are examples of mechanical controls for insect pests?

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Trapping, screening, barriers, shadow devices, and sticky bands

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Which of the following conditions are most favorable for applying a selective herbicide to a landscape in a manner that will not damage non target plants adjacent to the application site?

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Spray at low pressure and apply herbicide with a low volatility

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Which of the following conditions are less likely to result in pesticide drift?

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Large spray droplets and low spray pressure

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Which of the following adjustments to a pesticide sprayer will reduce the likelihood of drift or off target movement of pesticides?

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Install nozzles that produce large spray drops

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What is the drawback to combining pesticides with fertilizers or combining different pesticides such as insecticides and herbicides for a single turf application?

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Some mixtures are not compatible and made damage turf

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Ground water contamination from the leaching of pesticides is less likely to occur with which of the following soil types?

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Soils with a low permeability

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Which of the following are advantages of using insecticide soaps for the control of insects and mites?

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Insecticide soaps never injure plants

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Which of the following are regulatory control techniques for the exclusion, reduction, and/or eradication of plant diseases?

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Quarantines and inspections

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Which of the following is a possible advantage of using biological control methods to manage paths?

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It offers the lowest cost solution for large scale pest infestations

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Typically, pesticide handlers come in direct contact with pesticide formulations of the highest concentration during what phase of their jobs?

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Mixing pesticides

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How do spray oils labeled for pest control kill or control insect pests?

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Oils suffocate the insects

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If pesticide waste cannot be used or disposed of right away, which of the following should be done?

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Store in a closed container, marked to indicate contents

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Which of the following characteristics are favorable for the persistence of a soil applied herbicide?

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Low soil microbial action and slow pesticide decomposition

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If only broadleaf weeds are to be controlled and an adjuvant Is to be added to the tank mix, which of the following options describe the pesticide and additive that should be used?

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Selective herbicide and spreader Additive

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If a small quantity of pesticide formulation is to be stored, which of the following is the best alternative?

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Store an original container and label must accompany pesticide

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Which of the following is a true statement as it relates to the management of insect pests?

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Understanding the life cycles of pest is important

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What phrase correctly identifies the point during a pest infestation where a pesticide treatment is economically necessary to prevent substantial plant loss?

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The economic threshold level

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Which of the following insect management techniques is the most effective control measure for large infestations of insects?

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Chemical insect control

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Which of the following characteristics are favorable for the persistence or effectiveness of a soil applied herbicide?

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Clay soil with organic matter

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Which of the following materials can be recycled and does not have to be disposed of as contaminated waste?

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Recyclable plastic pesticide containers that are processed according to labeled directions

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What problems can occur if pesticide equipment is repeatedly washed and flushed at a location where a containment pad is unavailable?

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Soil becomes contaminated and the groundwater may be contaminated

46
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Which of the following terms described the manner in which herbicides can be absorbed by and moved within plants?

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Systemic

47
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Which of the following are all examples of natural controls that can assist in the management of pests?

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High wind, extreme heat, dry conditions, and cold temperatures

48
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Which of the following conditions are less likely to result in pesticide drift?

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Rain at 1” every 20 minutes

49
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What precautions should be followed to avoid contaminating the water source when mixing pesticides or cleaning pesticide equipment?

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Do not mix where spills or leaks could contaminate water

50
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Which herbicide type and application method is best suited for weeds growing in a landscape where desirable grasses are present?

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Non persistent and selective herbicide as a folier application

51
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Which of the following conditions are less likely to result in pesticide drift?

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Is mild temperature and high humidity

52
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Which of the following pesticide formulations is less likely to drift during windy conditions?

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Granular pesticide

53
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Which of the following is an appropriate characteristic for a concrete pad that will serve as the floor in an area where concentrated pesticide formulations may be mixed, loaded, and possibly spilled?

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Pad surface is smooth to allow easy clean up of accidental spills

54
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Which of the following environmental conditions will contribute or improve the effectiveness of herbicide applications?

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Good precipitation the week prior to and one week after application

55
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When a pesticide handler finishes applying a pesticide what should be done right away?

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Clean equipment and oneself, properly store pesticides, and update records

56
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Which of the following is a characteristic of translocated herbicides?

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Kill after being transported from plant leaves into roots

57
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Which of the following conditions are more likely to result in pesticide drift?

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Highly volatile pesticide and hot air temperature during a broadcast application

58
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Which of the following statements is correct as to the relationship between leaf hairs and herbicide treatments?

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Leaf hairs can keep herbicide sprays and dust from contacting the leaf service

59
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Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation for the application of 2 to 4-D around trees?

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Avoid spreading 2 to 4-D with in under drip line of trees

60
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Which of the following adjuvants are appropriate for a spray application in which the herbicide must adhere to the surface of a plant and form a uniform coating over the leaves?

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Sticker and spreader

61
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What is the best option for the disposal of a small amount of granular pesticide left over from an application?

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Apply pesticide to a target site identified on pesticide label

62
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Damage to deciduous trees from a direct glyphosate application would have which of the following symptoms?

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Yellowing and die back of foliage

63
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Which of the following terms describe a characteristic of herbicides that provide extended control of undesirable plants?

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Persistence

64
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Which of the following is a true statement with respect to groundwater and pesticides?

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Shallow groundwater is susceptible to pesticide contamination

65
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Which of the following are 2 types of pesticide drift?

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Particle and vapor drift

66
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Which of the following statements is correct with respect to turf tests?

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Treat turf past when they are present and damaging turf

67
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Which of the following are symptoms of a leaf beetle infestation on elm trees?

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Yellow and black Stripped larva are visible chewing on leaves

68
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Which of the following statements is correct with respect to insects and turf?

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Many of the insects in turf are beneficial and help control pests

69
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Which of the following statements is correct with respect to turf pests?

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Weeds, insects, and disease are the most common turf pests

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Why is it important to properly time the treatment of infested sites when using insect decides to control insect pests?

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Pest insects should be treated when they are Most vulnerable

71
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Typically when controlling insects with pesticides when are these pests most vulnerable?

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During the young stages of life

72
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During what stage of insect growth are insects in a resting stage where they eat nothing and undergo a transformation?

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Pupa

73
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Which of the following insect mouth parts are responsible for forcing a long slender tube into plant tissue and sucking fluids from the plant?

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Piercing and sucking mouth parts

74
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The 4 types of insect mouth parts are piercing sucking, sponging, siphoning and…

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Chewing

75
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Which of the following are all insects that damage turf by feeding on the leaves and stems?

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Sod worms, army worms, and cutworms

76
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Which of the following are arthropods that inhabit turf, but usually do not damage turf?

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Ants, spiders, snails, and sowbugs

77
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What are the names of the 3 major segments of an adult insects body?

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Head, thorax, and abdomen

78
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What structures of an insect’s body assist in distinguishing between insect varieties?

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Mouth parts and wings

79
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What stage of insect growth is usually not damaging to plants because of insects feeding habits?

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Larva

80
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Which of the following groups of insects attack pear trees ?

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European red light; calling moth; cut worm; lygus bug; Stink bug; pair leaf blistermite; pair rust migh.

81
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Which of the following are examples of pathogenic tree diseases?

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Fire blight, verticillum Wilt, and powdery mildew

82
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What types of plants will continue to live and grow for 3 years or longer?

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Perennials

83
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Which of the following terms describe plants that sprout from trees in the Spring, mature and reproduce before dying in the Winter?

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Summer annuals

84
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Which of the following are the causes of most plant problems?

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Environmental conditions, nutrient deficiencies, and injuries

85
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Which of the following is a true statement with respect to plant diseases?

A

Pesticides are labeled for specific pests

86
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Which of the following cause infectious plant diseases?

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Parasitic plants, nematodes, bacteria, and phytoplasma’s

87
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Which of the following terms described plants that germinate in the fall or Winter and then in the Spring flower, produce seed, and die?

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Winter annuals

88
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Which of the following are all examples of distorted or impeted growth plant disease symptoms?

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Dwarfing, atrophy, and abnormal coloration

89
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What types of plants grow from seed and develop roots and leaves during the 1st year comment then mature, Produce seed, and die during the 2nd year?

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Biennials

90
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Which of the following are symptoms of leaf miner infestation on Birch, Box wood, and poplar trees,

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Leaves turn Brown

91
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Which of the following are all examples of necrotic plant disease symptoms?

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Scald, rot, mummification, and damping off

92
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Which of the following cause non infectious plant diseases?

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Nutritional and chemical imbalances

93
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Which of the following terms describe an undesirable effect or injury to plants caused by herbicides?

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Phytotoxicity

94
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Which of the following terms describe the manner in which herbicides are absorbed by and moved within plants?

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Translocation

95
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Which of the following physical characteristics of plant and leaf growth are the best for Herbicides to gain entrance into a plant?

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A broadly plant with leaves growing parallel to the ground

96
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Which of the following are all plant reactions to the sickness or injury cause by plant disease?

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Overdevelopment, gigantic growth, or death of plant tissue

97
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Which of the following are all symptoms of necrotic plant disease?

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Scald, rot, and mummification

98
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Which of the following are all examples of tissue underdevelopment caused by plant disease?

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Stunting and lack of chlorophyll

99
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Which of the following statements is true with respect to tree tests?

A

Wood boring insects are among the most damaging tree pest

100
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Which of the following statements is true with respect to tree pests?

A

Late season leaf eating insects can do extensive damage to deciduous trees

101
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Acute symptoms of pesticide exposure are likely to include which of the following?

A

Skin blistering and temporary blindness

102
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Which of the following is an appropriate material to absorb a liquid pesticide spill?

A

Kitty litter

103
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Which of the following identifies pesticide exposure symptoms that include asthma, skin rashes, blisters, itchy nose, sneezing, and/or watery eyes?

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Allergic effects

104
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Acute symptoms of pesticide exposure might include which of the following?

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Blisters and sores

105
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Personal protective equipment used for pesticide applications should be properly cleaned and stored in what location?

A

In an enclosure separate from pesticides and pesticide equipment

106
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Which of the following are the symptoms that a pesticide handler may commonly exhibit due to heat stress

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Dizziness, fainting, headache, nausea, and/ort fatigue

107
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What is the appropriate response if a person is found unconscious outside of a greenhouse and it is suspected that pesticide poisoning has occurred?

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If he or she is breathing use the nearest telephone to call for help

108
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Which of the following are examples of biennial weeds?

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Musk thistle, mullion, and hound’s tooth

109
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Which of the following weed infestations is the most difficult to control with herbicides?

A

Grass weeds growing in and around broad leaf Plants

110
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Which of the following statements is true with respect to the manner in which her besides will control weeds?

A

Young pest plants are more easily controlled than mature plants

111
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Which of the following are examples of broad leaf weeds that are Winter annuals?

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Common chick weed and shepherd purse

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