Turfgrass Pest Management | Michigan Exam Prep
Turfgrass pest management involves multiple steps; producing a healthy plant, correctly identifying the problem, recognizing that there will always be some pests and damage, and only using pesticides as a last resort. This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management for turfgrass, the different tools and techniques needed to successfully provide your clients with a healthy and attractive turf stand, the common weed, disease, insect, and vertebrate pests, and the Michigan specific rules and regulations that you'll need to be aware of.
This video exam prep course will walk you through the tools and techniques you will need to pass the turf management exam and be successful in your career. With over 300 practice questions, this course will provide you with the tools you need to pass the exam.
This course covers:
Chapter 1 – IPM for Turf Management
- Basic Principles for Managing Common Turfgrass Pests
- Integrated Pest Management
- Integrated Pest Management
Chapter 2 – Cultural Practices
- Requirements for a Healthy Turf
- Establishing Turf
Chapter 3 – Federal and State Pesticide Laws
- Federal Regulations
- State Regulations
Chapter 4 – Pesticide Application Equipment
Chapter 5 – Calibration
- Application Calculations
- When to Calibrate
- Liquid Spray Equipment
- Calibrating Sprayers and Equipment
Chapter 6 – Common Turfgrass Weeds
- Weed Biology
- Weed Identification
- Managing Turf Weeds
Chapter 7 – Common Turfgrass Diseases and Disorders
- Disease Development
- Types of Fungicides
- Signs and Symptoms
- Common Turfgrass Diseases
Chapter 8 – Common Turfgrass Insect and Vertebrate Pests
- Insect Pests
- Insect Management Review
- Vertebrate Pests
Practice Exam