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MI Right-of-Way Pest Management
Questions and Correct Answers| Updated
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What are the three basic foliage spray treatments used in right-of-way
management?-correct answer-Low volume ground foliar
High volume ground foliar
Aerial
What are the basic differences between low volume ground foliage and high
volume ground foliage treatments?-correct answer-In low volume ground foliage
a higher concentration of herbicide is used than in high volume ground foliage
spraying.
A specific concentration of herbicide is applied in high volume ground foliage
instead of a rate per acre used in low volume ground foliage treatments.
In high volume ground foliage treatments the foliage is sprayed to the point where
additional spray begins to drip off, called "spray to drip."
In high volume larger volumes of mix are used to treat individual stems.
In high volume depending on brush size and density, the amount of herbicide
applied per acre will vary considerably.
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How can you limit the potential for drift when using low volume ground foliage
treatments?-correct answer--Use equipment like low pressure sprayers, large
orifice size nozzles
-Use low-volatile herbicides
-Use appropriate adjuvants to lessen drift
-Only spray during proper weather and wind conditions
What steps can you take to avoid drift and accidental spraying of non-target plants
when using high volume ground foliage treatments?-correct answer--Do not treat
very tall brush when you cannot control the spray
-Avoid extending spray pattern too high or too far
-Use as low a pressure as possible
-Use appropriate adjuvants to lessen drift potential
-Avoid spraying next to crops and sensitive residential areas
-Avoid spraying during improper weather conditions
-Spray parallel to the edge of the right-of-way or towards the center of the right-
of-way
True or False: Each pilot must be certified in the aerial standard in addition to
right-of-way category to make aerial applications on rights-of-way.-correct
answer-True
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What is the difference between conventional basal spraying and low volume basal
spraying?-correct answer-In low volume basal treatments a more concentrated
herbicide mixture is used to conserve the amount of carrier applied per stem;
conventional basal spraying thoroughly wets the entire lower portion of individual
stems of the plants
True or False: In low volume basal spraying, stems are completely encircled and
wet to rundown.-correct answer-False - stems are completely encircled and
sprayed until wet, but not rundown
What are the advantages and disadvantages of granular and pellet applications?-
correct answer-Advantages - can treat small areas and areas with sparse
populations of target vegetation; mechanical spreaders of granular and pellet
applications can have fast application time per acre and more uniform results
Disadvantages - broadcast applications of granular herbicides can cause damage
to non-target vegetation
What are "spotgun" applications?-correct answer-Type of hand-held or backpack
sprayer that deliver a pre-measured dose of concentrated herbicide to the base of
target vegetation; concentrated dose of herbicide is placed in root zone of target
MI Right-of-Way Pest Management
Questions and Correct Answers| Updated
Guaranteed Pass
What are the three basic foliage spray treatments used in right-of-way
management?-correct answer-Low volume ground foliar
High volume ground foliar
Aerial
What are the basic differences between low volume ground foliage and high
volume ground foliage treatments?-correct answer-In low volume ground foliage
a higher concentration of herbicide is used than in high volume ground foliage
spraying.
A specific concentration of herbicide is applied in high volume ground foliage
instead of a rate per acre used in low volume ground foliage treatments.
In high volume ground foliage treatments the foliage is sprayed to the point where
additional spray begins to drip off, called "spray to drip."
In high volume larger volumes of mix are used to treat individual stems.
In high volume depending on brush size and density, the amount of herbicide
applied per acre will vary considerably.
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How can you limit the potential for drift when using low volume ground foliage
treatments?-correct answer--Use equipment like low pressure sprayers, large
orifice size nozzles
-Use low-volatile herbicides
-Use appropriate adjuvants to lessen drift
-Only spray during proper weather and wind conditions
What steps can you take to avoid drift and accidental spraying of non-target plants
when using high volume ground foliage treatments?-correct answer--Do not treat
very tall brush when you cannot control the spray
-Avoid extending spray pattern too high or too far
-Use as low a pressure as possible
-Use appropriate adjuvants to lessen drift potential
-Avoid spraying next to crops and sensitive residential areas
-Avoid spraying during improper weather conditions
-Spray parallel to the edge of the right-of-way or towards the center of the right-
of-way
True or False: Each pilot must be certified in the aerial standard in addition to
right-of-way category to make aerial applications on rights-of-way.-correct
answer-True
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What is the difference between conventional basal spraying and low volume basal
spraying?-correct answer-In low volume basal treatments a more concentrated
herbicide mixture is used to conserve the amount of carrier applied per stem;
conventional basal spraying thoroughly wets the entire lower portion of individual
stems of the plants
True or False: In low volume basal spraying, stems are completely encircled and
wet to rundown.-correct answer-False - stems are completely encircled and
sprayed until wet, but not rundown
What are the advantages and disadvantages of granular and pellet applications?-
correct answer-Advantages - can treat small areas and areas with sparse
populations of target vegetation; mechanical spreaders of granular and pellet
applications can have fast application time per acre and more uniform results
Disadvantages - broadcast applications of granular herbicides can cause damage
to non-target vegetation
What are "spotgun" applications?-correct answer-Type of hand-held or backpack
sprayer that deliver a pre-measured dose of concentrated herbicide to the base of
target vegetation; concentrated dose of herbicide is placed in root zone of target
