Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Test - Field
and Vegetable Crops 1.1 | 250 Questions
with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Latest Updat
Question 1
How to arrange pesticides in storage to protect products and containers
Correct Answer
Put on shelves or pallets to prevent water damage or corrosion. doNOT store dry
material on shelves bellow liquid material.
Seperate by type, isolate volatile pesticides so thier vapors will not contaminate
others
Question 2
Define weed
Correct Answer
Unwanted Plants, we consider all plants except the crop to be a weed.
Question 3
Explain Controlling the spill
Correct Answer
wear PPE, prevent further release of product,
Question 4
What agency's do you need to report a spill to
Correct Answer
Notify state authorities like the DNR and WEM, they have a hotline to call(
Wisconsin spill hotline) also contact LEPC and the DATCP
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,Question 5
disadvantages of insecticides
Correct Answer
the wide range can kill beneficial insects, reapeated use can lead to resistance,
added cost of production, potential for drift to areas with benifical insects
Question 6
What influences the uptake of postemergence herbicides
Correct Answer
rain free period after application, for uptake. Also leaf type will impact uptake for
example hair leaves better, waxy leaves worse. Adjuvants will help with this
Question 7
Describe ways weeds can pose problems in crop production
Correct Answer
Compete with crops, Reduce crop quality, interfere with production, produce
chemical inhibitors, Irritate or poison, support insects and diseases,
Question 8
Symtoms of heat stress
Correct Answer
Fatigue, Dizziness Fainting, Clamy skin or hot dry skin, alteterd behavior, Headache,
nausa, chiils, thrist, ry mouth, heavy sweating or lack of sweating
Question 9
What Must be the contents of your pesticide application records
Correct Answer
name of person applying, name and address of customer, crop/comdity/site
treated, specific description of application site, date and time, product name and
EPA number, quantity used, mixing and loading locations,
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,Question 10
Describe some symptoms of pesticide exposure
Correct Answer
Fatigue, Headaches, stomach cramps, blured vision, yellow skin,fever,uncontollable
twitching, inability to breath, etc.
Question 11
Explain how pesticides can get into surface and ground water
Correct Answer
spills, back sphoning, repeated spills at site, runoff, leaching,
Question 12
Explain you liability for disposing of harzardous waste
Correct Answer
you are responsible for safe cradle to grave managment
In compliance with RCRA AND DOT
even after disposal you are responsible for damages caused to enviorment or
property
Retain documents of hazordous waste indefinetly
Question 13
Know the laws (labeling)
Correct Answer
The label and supplemental labeling are legal binding documents
Question 14
Who is covered by the Hazard Communication Standard.
Correct Answer
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, Question 15
How to know when to discard PPE
Correct Answer
Over saturated fabric
Do a Pressure test with resperator
Leak test for gloves
check for wear
Question 16
Explain paying attention even with newer sprayers that have application control
systems
Correct Answer
you can still have damged or plugged nozzles
calibrate flow meter
pay attention to acres done with a tank
Question 17
Precautions you should take in addition to PPE to reduce exposure
Correct Answer
Never eat, drink, or smoke while handling pesticides
Wash your hands after handling pesticides
Take a shower at end of day and wash clothes
Use common sence, in some situations you should wear more PPE than the label
requires
Question 18
what is a broadleaf
Correct Answer
Dicots ( soybeans)
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and Vegetable Crops 1.1 | 250 Questions
with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Latest Updat
Question 1
How to arrange pesticides in storage to protect products and containers
Correct Answer
Put on shelves or pallets to prevent water damage or corrosion. doNOT store dry
material on shelves bellow liquid material.
Seperate by type, isolate volatile pesticides so thier vapors will not contaminate
others
Question 2
Define weed
Correct Answer
Unwanted Plants, we consider all plants except the crop to be a weed.
Question 3
Explain Controlling the spill
Correct Answer
wear PPE, prevent further release of product,
Question 4
What agency's do you need to report a spill to
Correct Answer
Notify state authorities like the DNR and WEM, they have a hotline to call(
Wisconsin spill hotline) also contact LEPC and the DATCP
Page 1 of 55
,Question 5
disadvantages of insecticides
Correct Answer
the wide range can kill beneficial insects, reapeated use can lead to resistance,
added cost of production, potential for drift to areas with benifical insects
Question 6
What influences the uptake of postemergence herbicides
Correct Answer
rain free period after application, for uptake. Also leaf type will impact uptake for
example hair leaves better, waxy leaves worse. Adjuvants will help with this
Question 7
Describe ways weeds can pose problems in crop production
Correct Answer
Compete with crops, Reduce crop quality, interfere with production, produce
chemical inhibitors, Irritate or poison, support insects and diseases,
Question 8
Symtoms of heat stress
Correct Answer
Fatigue, Dizziness Fainting, Clamy skin or hot dry skin, alteterd behavior, Headache,
nausa, chiils, thrist, ry mouth, heavy sweating or lack of sweating
Question 9
What Must be the contents of your pesticide application records
Correct Answer
name of person applying, name and address of customer, crop/comdity/site
treated, specific description of application site, date and time, product name and
EPA number, quantity used, mixing and loading locations,
Page 2 of 55
,Question 10
Describe some symptoms of pesticide exposure
Correct Answer
Fatigue, Headaches, stomach cramps, blured vision, yellow skin,fever,uncontollable
twitching, inability to breath, etc.
Question 11
Explain how pesticides can get into surface and ground water
Correct Answer
spills, back sphoning, repeated spills at site, runoff, leaching,
Question 12
Explain you liability for disposing of harzardous waste
Correct Answer
you are responsible for safe cradle to grave managment
In compliance with RCRA AND DOT
even after disposal you are responsible for damages caused to enviorment or
property
Retain documents of hazordous waste indefinetly
Question 13
Know the laws (labeling)
Correct Answer
The label and supplemental labeling are legal binding documents
Question 14
Who is covered by the Hazard Communication Standard.
Correct Answer
Page 3 of 55
, Question 15
How to know when to discard PPE
Correct Answer
Over saturated fabric
Do a Pressure test with resperator
Leak test for gloves
check for wear
Question 16
Explain paying attention even with newer sprayers that have application control
systems
Correct Answer
you can still have damged or plugged nozzles
calibrate flow meter
pay attention to acres done with a tank
Question 17
Precautions you should take in addition to PPE to reduce exposure
Correct Answer
Never eat, drink, or smoke while handling pesticides
Wash your hands after handling pesticides
Take a shower at end of day and wash clothes
Use common sence, in some situations you should wear more PPE than the label
requires
Question 18
what is a broadleaf
Correct Answer
Dicots ( soybeans)
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