Pesticide Applicator Exam Bundle Questions And Answers Graded A

Bioaccumulation - ANSWER-The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism. Biomagnification - ANSWER-Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain abiotic factors - ANSWER-natural control measures within the environment. EX...

Biological Control - ANSWER-finding suitable natural enemies of pests from their native home and after extensive testing, releasing the enemy so that they become established and control the pest without any further human intervention (some natural enemies are released periodically) Mechanical Con...

Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests is an example of which type of pest management method? A. Biological control. B. Mechanical control. C. Genetic Control. D. Physical/ environmental modificaiton. -ANSWER-C Using a plow to destry weeeds is an...

In order to buy a restricted use pesticide in Tennessee, an individual must: - ANSWER-Be certified by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a pesticide applicator According to the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA), amended FIFRA, in order to use a restricted-use pesticide a...

Which application method involves uniformly applying a pesticide to an entire area or field? - ANSWER-Broadcast. Which type of pesticide application would you use to control cockroaches inside buildings? - ANSWER-Crack and crevice. Which statement about containment pads is true? - ANSWER-Pads ...

Which application method involves uniformly applying a pesticide to an entire area or field? - ANSWER-Broadcast. Which type of pesticide application would you use to control cockroaches inside buildings? - ANSWER-Crack and crevice. Which statement about containment pads is true? - ANSWER-Pads ...

Biological control - ANSWER-natural enemies (including pathogens) are successful control agents directed against pests that are non native can involve the mass release of large numbers of natural enemies Exclusion - ANSWER-using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area Sanitation...

(Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act Federal Insecticide Act - ANSWER-Protect consumers from ineffective and deceptive pesticide labeling. FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) - ANSWER-Makes the EPA regulate the USE and SALE of pesticides to protect human health an...

Which type of pesticide application procedures involves the uniform application of a pesticide to an entire area or field? A. Broadcast application B. Band application C. Directed-spray appliaiton D. Basal application - ANSWER-A. Which type of pesticide application would you use to control co...

The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - ANSWER-a moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - ANSWER--All pesti...

Define "Vapor Drift" and what impacts it most - ANSWER-The movement of pesticide as a gas or vapor during or after an application; Temperature and Volatility Define "Particle Drift" and what impacts it most - ANSWER-The movement of fine particles through the air when pesticide is applied; Dro...

Must a pesticide be registered in RI to be used in RI? - ANSWER-yes, every pesticide must be registered annually in RI How can you tell if a pesticide is registered in RI? - ANSWER-No label statement so cannot tell if it is registered What is "direct supervision" in RI Laws - ANSWER--Direct sup...

Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method? A. Biological control. B. Mechanical control. C. Genetic control. D. Chemical control.-ANSWER-B. Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damag...