WISCONSIN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR UPDATED EXAM
SCRIPT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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..? -
✔✔Noninfectious Disease
✔✔The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - ✔✔Identify the
weed (scouting)
✔✔Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Biennial
✔✔The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - ✔✔Active ingredient
✔✔What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... - ✔✔agitation
✔✔What do Surfactants do? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
✔✔How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ✔✔The mixture may curdle,
gel or become sludge like.
✔✔The pre-harvest interval is the? - ✔✔Amount of time that a crop can be harvested
after it has been sprayed.
✔✔Which of the following is on every label? - ✔✔Keep out of Reach of Children.
, ✔✔Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Precautionary Statement.
✔✔How often should you read the pesticide label? - ✔✔Every time you purchase the
product
✔✔The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... - ✔✔"Worker Right-to-Know"
✔✔Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - ✔✔When a pesticide
mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
✔✔If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean
them? - ✔✔Don't, dispose of them properly.
✔✔When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area
should
have? - ✔✔A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to
catch
contaminated water.
✔✔What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - ✔✔Dilute excess and reapply
to area, but do not exceed label rates for area.
✔✔What is a major concern of drift? - ✔✔Off target damage to vegetation and people.
✔✔Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a
pesticide? - ✔✔a) The label is a legal document
b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the label
*****All of the above*****
✔✔What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - ✔✔Drift from
farms, etc...
✔✔If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what
should
you do? - ✔✔Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be
moved.
SCRIPT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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..? -
✔✔Noninfectious Disease
✔✔The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - ✔✔Identify the
weed (scouting)
✔✔Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Biennial
✔✔The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - ✔✔Active ingredient
✔✔What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... - ✔✔agitation
✔✔What do Surfactants do? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
✔✔How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ✔✔The mixture may curdle,
gel or become sludge like.
✔✔The pre-harvest interval is the? - ✔✔Amount of time that a crop can be harvested
after it has been sprayed.
✔✔Which of the following is on every label? - ✔✔Keep out of Reach of Children.
, ✔✔Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Precautionary Statement.
✔✔How often should you read the pesticide label? - ✔✔Every time you purchase the
product
✔✔The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... - ✔✔"Worker Right-to-Know"
✔✔Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - ✔✔When a pesticide
mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
✔✔If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean
them? - ✔✔Don't, dispose of them properly.
✔✔When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area
should
have? - ✔✔A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to
catch
contaminated water.
✔✔What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - ✔✔Dilute excess and reapply
to area, but do not exceed label rates for area.
✔✔What is a major concern of drift? - ✔✔Off target damage to vegetation and people.
✔✔Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a
pesticide? - ✔✔a) The label is a legal document
b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the label
*****All of the above*****
✔✔What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - ✔✔Drift from
farms, etc...
✔✔If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what
should
you do? - ✔✔Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be
moved.
