How would you determine if turf damage is caused by irrigation practices rather than a pest?

• A. Check irrigation uniformity, soil moisture, and signs of drought stress; pests typically show localized feeding damage and symptoms not limited to dry areas.
• B. Inspect only the color of the turf.
• C. Pests always cause uniform symptoms across the turf.
• D. Increase fertilizer to mask symptoms.

Answer: (A)