Illinois Pesticide Applicator "General Standards" and "Rights-of-Way" Study Guide 2024/2025 already passed

Illinois Pesticide Applicator "General Standards" and "Rights-of-Way" Study GuideA pesticide is defined as - correct answer any chemical used to destroy, prevent, or control any form of life declared to be a pest The target pest for herbicides are - correct answer weeds The target pest for insecticides are - correct answer insects The target pest for fungicides are - correct answer fungi The target pest for miticides (acaricides) are - correct answer mites The target pest for repellents are - correct answer insects and vertebrates What two general types of ingredients make up a pesticide formulation? - correct answer 1. Active ingredient 2. Inert ingredient Example of active ingredients in pesticides - correct answer glyphosate, carbaryl, propiconazole Example of inert ingredient in pesticides - correct answer solvent or dry carrier What are the three common types of mixtures? - correct answer solutions suspensions