CFB Field Equipment & Maintenance Operations Flashcards
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What is the purpose of 'overseeding' a warm-season grass athletic field in late fall?
Answer: To provide green, playable cover during warm-season grass dormancy
Overseeding warm-season fields with cool-season ryegrass in fall provides green, playable turf cover during the winter months when bermudagrass or other warm-season grasses go dormant.
Which type of sprayer is most appropriate for applying herbicide to spot-treat weeds on an actively used athletic field?
Answer: Handheld backpack sprayer with a shielded nozzle
A handheld backpack sprayer with a shielded nozzle allows precise spot treatment of individual weeds while minimizing herbicide drift onto surrounding healthy turf.
When is the appropriate time to apply a pre-emergent herbicide on a cool-season grass athletic field in the US?
Answer: When soil temperatures reach 50–55°F in spring before crabgrass germination
Pre-emergent herbicides must be applied when soil temperatures reach 50–55°F in spring, creating a chemical barrier before crabgrass seeds germinate.
What is the primary reason to avoid operating heavy equipment on a natural grass athletic field when the soil is saturated?
Answer: Saturated soil compacts easily under load, causing long-term drainage and rootzone damage
Saturated soil particles lose their resistance to rearrangement, making them highly susceptible to compaction under equipment weight, which severely degrades rootzone drainage and aeration.
What information should be documented in a field maintenance log after each maintenance operation?
Answer: Date, operation performed, equipment used, products applied with rates, and operator name
A complete maintenance log records date, operation, equipment, product application rates, and operator details, creating an accurate record for compliance, warranty, and agronomic decision-making.
Which piece of equipment is used to cut and lift existing sod for removal or transplanting during athletic field renovation?
Answer: Sod cutter
A sod cutter uses a horizontal blade to slice through the rootzone at a uniform depth, cutting rolls or slabs of sod for removal or transplanting during field renovation.