Pesticide Application Final Exam Questions and Answer Graded 100%

The active ingredient in Tempo 20 WP is listed as β-Cyfluthrin, cyano-[4-fluoro-3-(phenoxy)phenyl]methyl] (1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate. What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? - ANSWER-The common name Why is it important to determine whether your pest plant is a monocot or a dicot? - ANSWER-This will help you select the appropriate herbicide The best time to treat an annual plant pest with an herbicide is when? - ANSWER-Before the plant reaches the flowering stage Which of the following would not be considered a "right-of-way"? - ANSWER-Lake George in the city of River Falls Which of the following are reasons for controlling weeds? - ANSWER-(All of the above) Cause structural damage, Obstruction of sight lines, Can pose a fire hazard The name "X-Pest 5G" on a pesticide label indicates a: - ANSWER-Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient Which is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations? - ANSWER-Solvents may cause equipment (seals and hoses) to deteriorate quickly Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient? - ANSWER-Ultra-low volume (ULV) Which type of adjuvant functions as a wetting agent and spreader (i.e. physically altering the surface tension of spray droplets)? - ANSWER-Surfactant Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures? - ANSWER-Thickener Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape? - ANSWER-Pellet Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid? - ANSWER-Suspension Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading? - ANSWER-Water-dispersible granule (WDG) or Dry Flowable (DF) Which statement about FIFRA is false? - ANSWER-It prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? - ANSWER-They may apply and/or supervise the application or restricted-use pesticides Which of the following criteria is used by the EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances & restrictions? - ANSWER-The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products