100% PEST CONTROL OREGON
STATE TEST APPLICATION OR
CONTROL TECHNIQUES
Determining when to apply a pesticide includes considering the:
A. Life cycle of the pest and weather conditions.
B. Percent active ingredient.
C. Need for additives or adjuvants. - ANSWER-A. Life cycle of the pest and weather
conditions.
The "Directions for Use" section of a pesticide label indicates what? - ANSWER-
Various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used.
When two or more pesticides mixed together form a putty or paste, separate into
layers, or look like cottage cheese, it an example of:
A. limited agitation
B. chemical incompatibility
C. physical incompatibility - ANSWER-physical incompatibility
After filling a tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, what is the usual order for tank
mixing the remaining products? - ANSWER-Add compatibility agent if needed, add
suspension products, add solution products, add surfactants if needed, add emulsion
products.
Which state about proper technique for opening pesticide containers is true?
A. Put on the appropriate PPE after the containers have been open.
B. Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers.
C. Leave the container open until you have finished mixing pesticides for the day. -
ANSWER-B. Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers.
Which statement about measuring and/or transferring pesticides is true?
A. Metal measuring utensils are recommended over plastic.
B. Most dusts, powders, and dry formulations are measured by volume.
C. After adding the pesticide to the partially filled spray tank, rinse the measuring
container and pour the rinse solution into the tank. - ANSWER-C. After adding the
pesticide to the partially filled spray tank, rinse the measuring container and pour the
rinse solution into the tank.
When should containment pads be used? - ANSWER-pads should be used where
large quantities of pesticides are handled and mixed.
What do spray nozzles do? - ANSWER-nozzles control the amount of material
applied and type of pattern created.
True or false? Drop spreaders are superior to rotary spreaders when more precise
placement of the pesticide is desired. - ANSWER-True
STATE TEST APPLICATION OR
CONTROL TECHNIQUES
Determining when to apply a pesticide includes considering the:
A. Life cycle of the pest and weather conditions.
B. Percent active ingredient.
C. Need for additives or adjuvants. - ANSWER-A. Life cycle of the pest and weather
conditions.
The "Directions for Use" section of a pesticide label indicates what? - ANSWER-
Various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used.
When two or more pesticides mixed together form a putty or paste, separate into
layers, or look like cottage cheese, it an example of:
A. limited agitation
B. chemical incompatibility
C. physical incompatibility - ANSWER-physical incompatibility
After filling a tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, what is the usual order for tank
mixing the remaining products? - ANSWER-Add compatibility agent if needed, add
suspension products, add solution products, add surfactants if needed, add emulsion
products.
Which state about proper technique for opening pesticide containers is true?
A. Put on the appropriate PPE after the containers have been open.
B. Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers.
C. Leave the container open until you have finished mixing pesticides for the day. -
ANSWER-B. Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers.
Which statement about measuring and/or transferring pesticides is true?
A. Metal measuring utensils are recommended over plastic.
B. Most dusts, powders, and dry formulations are measured by volume.
C. After adding the pesticide to the partially filled spray tank, rinse the measuring
container and pour the rinse solution into the tank. - ANSWER-C. After adding the
pesticide to the partially filled spray tank, rinse the measuring container and pour the
rinse solution into the tank.
When should containment pads be used? - ANSWER-pads should be used where
large quantities of pesticides are handled and mixed.
What do spray nozzles do? - ANSWER-nozzles control the amount of material
applied and type of pattern created.
True or false? Drop spreaders are superior to rotary spreaders when more precise
placement of the pesticide is desired. - ANSWER-True
