WISCONSIN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
AND DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+/2026
NEWEST UPDATE!!!
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - answer-To avoid adverse
effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage to
a
plant at which point control measures should begin? - answer-Economic Threshold
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? - answer-
Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - answer-Identify the weed
(scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - answer-They have netted veins that are usually
less elongated than that of grass leaves.
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of
leaves called a rosette? - answer-Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - answer-Active ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... - answer-agitation
, What do Surfactants do? - answer-Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water
carrier to spread over the
surface.
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? -
answer-Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - answer-The mixture may curdle, gel or
become sludge like.
The pre-harvest interval is the? - answer-Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after
it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? - answer-Keep out of Reach of Children.
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - answer-Certified Applicators or persons
under their direct supervision.
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? -
answer-Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label? - answer-Every time you purchase the
product
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... - answer-"Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - answer-When a pesticide
mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
AND DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+/2026
NEWEST UPDATE!!!
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - answer-To avoid adverse
effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage to
a
plant at which point control measures should begin? - answer-Economic Threshold
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? - answer-
Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - answer-Identify the weed
(scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - answer-They have netted veins that are usually
less elongated than that of grass leaves.
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of
leaves called a rosette? - answer-Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - answer-Active ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... - answer-agitation
, What do Surfactants do? - answer-Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water
carrier to spread over the
surface.
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? -
answer-Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - answer-The mixture may curdle, gel or
become sludge like.
The pre-harvest interval is the? - answer-Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after
it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? - answer-Keep out of Reach of Children.
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - answer-Certified Applicators or persons
under their direct supervision.
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? -
answer-Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label? - answer-Every time you purchase the
product
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... - answer-"Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - answer-When a pesticide
mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
