Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Practice Test
Questions and Answers
Question 1
When using a tree injection system you should?
Correct Answer
Use low pressure and allow the tree to uptake chemical.
Question 2
How should you transport herbicide?
Correct Answer
Checks to make sure all containers are not leaking. Do not transport with: Food
animal feed or animal supplies. Tie down and secure containers
Question 3
When is the best time to spray if bees are in the area?
Correct Answer
Dawn and dusk.
Question 4
What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying?
Correct Answer
Drift from farms, etc...
Question 5
When tanking mixing concentrates or highly toxic sprays...?
Correct Answer
Wear a face shield or tight fitting goggles with antifog lenses and indirect
venting.
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, Question 6
What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?
Correct Answer
Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area.
Question 7
Which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability?
Correct Answer
Soil texture and organic matter.
Question 8
What are necessary for the development of an infectious plant disease
Correct Answer
Susceptible host, Plant Pathogen, Favorable Environment and Time
Question 9
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..?
Correct Answer
Noninfectious Disease
Question 10
What are two ways for pesticides to move downwind to non-target areas?
Correct Answer
By vapor drift and particle drift
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
When using a tree injection system you should?
Correct Answer
Use low pressure and allow the tree to uptake chemical.
Question 2
How should you transport herbicide?
Correct Answer
Checks to make sure all containers are not leaking. Do not transport with: Food
animal feed or animal supplies. Tie down and secure containers
Question 3
When is the best time to spray if bees are in the area?
Correct Answer
Dawn and dusk.
Question 4
What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying?
Correct Answer
Drift from farms, etc...
Question 5
When tanking mixing concentrates or highly toxic sprays...?
Correct Answer
Wear a face shield or tight fitting goggles with antifog lenses and indirect
venting.
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, Question 6
What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?
Correct Answer
Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area.
Question 7
Which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability?
Correct Answer
Soil texture and organic matter.
Question 8
What are necessary for the development of an infectious plant disease
Correct Answer
Susceptible host, Plant Pathogen, Favorable Environment and Time
Question 9
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..?
Correct Answer
Noninfectious Disease
Question 10
What are two ways for pesticides to move downwind to non-target areas?
Correct Answer
By vapor drift and particle drift
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