Applicator test for Illinois, General Standards Test Questions And Answers

Applicator test for Illinois, General Standards Test Questions And Answers 1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - ANS To avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment 2. 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? - ANS Economic Threshold 3. What can be said about insects? - ANS They have three pairs of jointed legs. 4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - ANS Egg nymph and adult. 5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions such as temperature or moisture extremes soil compaction pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..? - ANS Noninfectious Disease 6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - ANS Identify the weed (scouting) 7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - ANS They have netted veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves. 8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? - ANS Biennial 9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - ANS Active ingredient 10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... - ANS Require agitation 11. What do Surfactants do? - ANS Decrease the surface tension of water allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface. 12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? - ANS Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties. 13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ANS The mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like. 14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator must retest? - ANS Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted. 15. The pre-harvest interval is the? - ANS Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed. 16. Which of the following is on every label? - ANS Keep out of Reach of Children. 17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - ANS Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision. 18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? - ANS Precautionary Statement.