Ornamental Plant Pest Management Exam Prep
Pest management of ornamental plants 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 exam prep covers:
- the basics of pest and disease management for ornamental plants
- the different tools and techniques needed to successfully provide your clients with a healthy and attractive landscape.
- federal and state laws that pertain to the use of restricted-use pesticides in Michigan
- the different equipment commonly used in pesticide applications and the most common methods of applying pesticides
- how to properly calculate the treatment area, the amount of finished solution needed, and how to calibrate the equipment
- common landscape weeds, disorders, diseases (including nematodes), invertebrate, and vertebrate pests
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:
IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management
- Produce healthy plants
- Correctly identify the problem
- Understand that there will be pests and some damage
- Pesticide use is the last line of defense, not the first
- IPM – Detection and Monitoring
- Diagnosing and identifying ornamental injury and causes
- Evaluating economic significance
- Select management tactics
- Select management tactics (cont.)
- Record keeping and evaluation
Chapter Practice Quiz
Federal and State Pesticide Laws
- Federal Regulations
- State Regulations
Chapter Practice Quiz
Application Equipment
- Types of pesticide applications
- Application equipment
- Protecting against equipment failure
Chapter Practice Quiz
Calibration and Application Calculations
- What is calibration?
- Application calculations
Chapter Practice Quiz
Weed Management in Ornamental Plantings
- Weed Biology
- Weed Identification
- Managing Landscape Weeds
Chapter Practice Quiz
Common Plant Disorders
- Improper Growing Conditions
- Improper Cultural Practices
- Mechanical Damage
- Construction Damage
- Chemical Injury
- Adverse Weather Conditions
- Transplant Shock
- Multiple or Unknown Causes
Chapter Practice Quiz
Plant Disease and Nematode Management in Ornamentals
- Ornamental Plant Disease Management
- Disease pyramid
- Cultural Management and Avoiding Disease
- Chemical Management
- Disease Symptoms and Signs
- Fungi
- Disease Identification
- Nematodes
Chapter Practice Quiz
Invertebrate Pest Management
- Insects and Mites
- Managing Insect and Mite Damage
- Invertebrate Pest Identification
- Invertebrate Pest Identification (cont.)
Chapter Practice Quiz
Vertebrate Pest Management
- Birds
- Deer
- Rabbits
- Squirrels
- Beavers
- Voles
Chapter Practice Quiz
Practice Test