Wisconsin Pesticide Application Exam Study Guide (fall 2021/2023) with Complete Solutions

In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the _____ at the beginning of the chapter because they are what the exam is based on - ANSWER-Learning objectives In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the learning objectives nor will they appear on the certification exam. These sections are - ANSWER-The 'gray boxes' _____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help identify the pest causing the problem. - ANSWER-The mouthpart Insects are different from ticks because - ANSWER-Ticks have more legs and fewer body regions The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by - ANSWER-Temperature The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis - ANSWER-egg, larvae, pupae, adult One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - ANSWER-Repeatedly exposing a pest population to the selection pressure of insecticides can lead to resistance What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like the adult insect? - ANSWER-Simple metamorphosis The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____. - ANSWER-Feed, reproduce A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food supply for insects that attack it known as a - ANSWER-Monoculture The main objective in managing weeds is to - ANSWER-Minimize weed competition In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those - ANSWER-that were put there intentionally What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination - ANSWER-Broadleaf The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is - ANSWER-Timing of application Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide the desired weed control - ANSWER-Without adequate irrigation or rainfall What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur - ANSWER-Time, pathogen, environment, host Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease - ANSWER-Fungi If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is acting as a _____, therefore _____ - ANSWER-Protectant, must be on the plant surface prior to the fungal spores germination or even being present If treating with a fungicide during times when diseases outbreak is likely, intervals between applications must be 'tightened up' - ANSWER-That application should be shortened but never closer than the minimum interval listed on the label. As an alternative to spraying we should consider using _____ first. - ANSWER-Resistant varieties Before using strychnine bait to control ground squirrels, what must you do? - ANSWER-Obtain a use permit from the DNR This pest is concealed under a mantle of snow during winter and girdles roots and stems which can kill or severely injure trees - ANSWER-Meadow mice The broad category used to kill insects, weeds, fungi, mice, or other critters is - ANSWER-Pesticides Organic pesticides refer to - ANSWER-Being a product that is derived from elemental carbon What type of pesticides consist of bacteria, viruses, and fungi which tend to be highly specific in what target pests they attack - ANSWER-Microbial pesticides Why do pests often develop resistance to different pesticides that are from the same class - ANSWER-Because they effect the pest in the same way A given pesticide's active ingredient will _____ - ANSWER-Always have the same common name What type of insecticide is successful due to entertaining an insect's outer membranes and infecting the respiratory tubes - ANSWER-Contact poison