Author Question: How are insecticides applied to control root-feeding insects? What will be an ideal ... (Read 106 times)

lak · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

How are insecticides applied to control root-feeding insects?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Fertilization to supply the nutrient element sulfur is often accomplished by which type of application?

A) broadcast of a chloride salt
B) broadcast of the nearly pure element as a solid
C) incorporation of powdered limestone rock
D) injection of a gas into the soil
E) application of a chelate to the soil

helenmarkerine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

After application, water in with at least one-half inch of water to flush the insecticide down into the root zone where the white grub larvae are located. If a liquid spray is used, flush it off of the grass blades within 30 minutes so that the spray does not dry and stick to them. Granular applications need to be watered in before they are rained on.

Answer to Question 2

B