Pest Control Applicator Study Guide
Questions and answers | Updated
What is the key to effective pest control - Correct identification
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Define metamorphosis - change through which insects and insect-like organisms pass in
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their growth from egg to adult
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ii Complete metamorphosis stages are: - Egg-Larva-Pupa-Adult ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
ii Poisons that act only when the pest touches them are known as: - Contact poisons
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Pesticides that will remain active for a long period of time after their application: -
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Persistant poisons
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ii What are biological agents such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses known as? - Pathogens
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Chemicals that are transported in the sap or the blood from the application site to another
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plant part or animal part are: - Systemic pesticides
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ii The chemical in a pesticide product that controls the target pest is: - Active ingredient
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The process of measuring and adjusting the amount of pesticide that application
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equipment will apply to the target area is: - Calibration
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ii How do you find the area of a triangle? - BxH ÷2
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ii How do you find the area of a rectangle? - LxW
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What pump is used for high volume, not self-priming and is good for abrasive
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formulations? - Centrifugal
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Which nozzle is used on handgun sprayers for spot treatments and crack and crevice
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treatment? - Solid stream nozzle
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ii Application of a pesticide to a strip over or along a crop row is: - Band application
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ii When calculating it is important that you: - Determine the actual speed
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Uniform applications of a pesticide over an entire area is known as: - Broadcast
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application
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Shipment of pesticides and other dangerous substances are regulated by: - Department
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of Transportation (DOT)
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, ii Pests that are nearly always present and require regular control are: - Continuous pests
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Another name that the EPA recognizes as a substitue for the chemical name: - Common
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name
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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which pest
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management method? - Mechanical control
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Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from
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mold is an example of which pest management method? - Physical/Environmental
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Control
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Modifying the environment in order to enhance natural enemies is a recommended
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practice in what pest control method? - Biological control
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Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of
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mechanical control method? - Exclusion
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Cultural control methods include these practices: - Altering the environment, the condition
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of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or supress an infestation.
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In Integrated Pest Management strategies: - The goal is often to maintain pest damage at
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economically acceptable levels while attempting to withhold the use of chemicals.
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Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy? - Planting weed &
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disease free seed
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Which statement is true about action thresholds? - The action threshold for a pest may be
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set at a zero pest population density.
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Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - Continual use of the same
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pesticide or pesticides from the same chemical class
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Which federal agency is responsible for registration or licensing pesticide products for use
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in the United States? - U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Which federal law governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed
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products? - Federal food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
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Which federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards? - Food Quality
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Protection Act (FQPA)
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Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true? - Various
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manufacturers use different trade names even though the products contain the same
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active ingredient.
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Questions and answers | Updated
What is the key to effective pest control - Correct identification
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Define metamorphosis - change through which insects and insect-like organisms pass in
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their growth from egg to adult
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ii Complete metamorphosis stages are: - Egg-Larva-Pupa-Adult ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
ii Poisons that act only when the pest touches them are known as: - Contact poisons
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Pesticides that will remain active for a long period of time after their application: -
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Persistant poisons
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ii What are biological agents such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses known as? - Pathogens
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Chemicals that are transported in the sap or the blood from the application site to another
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plant part or animal part are: - Systemic pesticides
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ii The chemical in a pesticide product that controls the target pest is: - Active ingredient
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The process of measuring and adjusting the amount of pesticide that application
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equipment will apply to the target area is: - Calibration
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ii How do you find the area of a triangle? - BxH ÷2
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ii How do you find the area of a rectangle? - LxW
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What pump is used for high volume, not self-priming and is good for abrasive
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formulations? - Centrifugal
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Which nozzle is used on handgun sprayers for spot treatments and crack and crevice
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treatment? - Solid stream nozzle
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ii Application of a pesticide to a strip over or along a crop row is: - Band application
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ii When calculating it is important that you: - Determine the actual speed
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Uniform applications of a pesticide over an entire area is known as: - Broadcast
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application
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Shipment of pesticides and other dangerous substances are regulated by: - Department
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of Transportation (DOT)
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, ii Pests that are nearly always present and require regular control are: - Continuous pests
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Another name that the EPA recognizes as a substitue for the chemical name: - Common
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name
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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which pest
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management method? - Mechanical control
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Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from
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mold is an example of which pest management method? - Physical/Environmental
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Control
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Modifying the environment in order to enhance natural enemies is a recommended
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practice in what pest control method? - Biological control
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Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of
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mechanical control method? - Exclusion
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Cultural control methods include these practices: - Altering the environment, the condition
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of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or supress an infestation.
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In Integrated Pest Management strategies: - The goal is often to maintain pest damage at
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economically acceptable levels while attempting to withhold the use of chemicals.
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Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy? - Planting weed &
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disease free seed
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Which statement is true about action thresholds? - The action threshold for a pest may be
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set at a zero pest population density.
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Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - Continual use of the same
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pesticide or pesticides from the same chemical class
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Which federal agency is responsible for registration or licensing pesticide products for use
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in the United States? - U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Which federal law governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed
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products? - Federal food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
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Which federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards? - Food Quality
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Protection Act (FQPA)
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Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true? - Various
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manufacturers use different trade names even though the products contain the same
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active ingredient.
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