Wisconsin Pesticide Application Exam Study Guide 2024 Rated A+

Wisconsin Pesticide Application Exam Study Guide 2024 Rated A+ 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 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 The 'gray boxes' _____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help identify the pest causing the problem. The mouthpart Insects are different from ticks because Ticks have more legs and fewer body regions The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by Temperature The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis egg, larvae, pupae, adult One disadvantage of using insecticides is that 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? Simple metamorphosis The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____. Feed, reproduce A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food supply for insects that attack it known as a Monoculture The main objective in managing weeds is to Minimize weed competition In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those that were put there intentionally What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination Broadleaf The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is Timing of application Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide the desired weed control Without adequate irrigation or rainfall What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur Time, pathogen, environment, host Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease Fungi If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is acting as a _____, therefore _____ 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' That