Name a common turf insect that may require careful timing to avoid pollinator exposure.

• A. Crane flies.
• B. Armyworms or caterpillars in turf.
• C. White grubs.
• D. Aphids.

Answer: (B)

Protecting pollinators during pesticide applications is a key consideration in turf management. When treating common turf pests, you want to time sprays for periods when pollinators are least active, such as early morning or late evening, and choose products with lower bee toxicity if possible. Armyworms or caterpillars in turf are a classic example where timing matters because the insecticides used to control them can harm bees if foraging nearby, so applying at times when bees aren’t active helps reduce exposure while still effectively targeting the caterpillars. The other insects listed aren’t as closely tied to this timing consideration in turf contexts, so the emphasis here is on how timing reduces risk to pollinators during caterpillar control.