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NH PESTICIDE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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NH PESTICIDE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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NH PESTICIDE STUDY GUIDEList questions to ask when learning about a case history (8 things) - ANSWERS-
When did this occur
Grass type
Are there lesions on leaves, irregular growth, or fungal signs?
Are any weeds damaged in the affected area
Age
Irrigation regimen
Annual fertility
Previous pesticide usage
List 3 root infecting diseases - ANSWERS-Necrotic ring spot
Take-all patch
Summer patch
List 4 diseases that high nitrogen fertilizing increases - ANSWERS-Pythium blight
Brown patch
Gray leaf spot
Snow molds
,A good turf management goal to promote adequate nutrient uptake is to: -
ANSWERS-Focus on practices that promote a healthy root system
What is the most appropriate best management practice to keep nutrients from
turf systems from reaching surface waters? (3 things) - ANSWERS-Cleanup turf
grass clippings from gutters and storm drains
Keep fertilizers from reaching impervious surfaces such as driveways and
sidewalks
Maintain a dense and vigorous turf grass stand
What kind of soil would be most prone to leaching loss of nutrients - ANSWERS-
Sandy texture with low % organic matter
In taking up nutrients cannot distinguish between (2 things) - ANSWERS-nutrients
provided by water soluble and water insoluble materials
nutrients supplied by synthetic and organic fertilizers
True or false: A soil test is an excellent method for assessing the nutrient content
inside the turf grass plants. - ANSWERS-False
True or false: A good time to fertilize is during peak shoot and root growth period
of spring and fall. - ANSWERS-True.
The point at which a pest population will cause or pose unacceptable damage is
called - ANSWERS-a pest action threshold
, Why is pre plant weed management important when establishing new turf? -
ANSWERS-to control perennial grassy weeds and other weeds that are difficult to
control
Name three strategies that can be used when managing turf for drought
dormancy - ANSWERS-Don't mow unless absolutely necessary
Inspect for pest infestation
Restrict traffic
Fertilize when growth resumes
Plan to overseed damaged areas
Name 5 cultural management strategies that can help reduce damage from
insects. - ANSWERS-Select grasses for site and use
Choose endophytic grasses
Encourage rooting
Reduce drought, heat, and other abiotic stresses
Manage thatch
Name 7 cultural management strategies that can help reduce damage from
disease infestations - ANSWERS-Avoid moisture stress
Do no prolong leaf wetness
Manage pH and fertility
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