MINNESOTA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
LICENSE CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A)
Plant Growth Hormones - ANSWER Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Ethylene, Abscisic
Acid
Mechanical Control - ANSWER Controlling pests by mechanical methods like mulching,
pulling weeds, picking off bugs by hands.
Chemical Control - ANSWER Controlling pests with chemicals such as herbicides and
insecticides
Biological Control - ANSWER Controlling pests by introducing natural predators or
parasites of the targeted pest, such as ladybugs or preying mantis
Problems w/ Weeds - ANSWER Outcompete native or desired plant/ plant communities
for nutrients, water and other resources. They can be resilient and often hard to
eradicate or prevent. They also contain vigorous root systems that can repopulate
quicker than those starting from seed.
Most common & severe disease of turf-grasses and ornamentals - ANSWER Fungi!!
Sprayer Components - ANSWER Tanks, Pumps, Agitators, Hoses, Pressure Gauges,
Nozzles
Hydraulic Sprayers - ANSWER Mainly use water as their carrier.
Rotary Spreaders - ANSWER Distribute granules to the front and sides of the spreader,
usually by means of a disc or fan.
Drop Spreaders - ANSWER (Gravity spreaders) apply coarse, uniformly sized dry
particles to soil, water and sometimes foliage.
Air-Blast Sprayers - ANSWER Use a blast of air to propel sprays
Before you Spray - ANSWER - Calculate size of the target area
- Use the label directions to calculate the amount of pesticide you need to apply
- Calibrate your application equipment
Runoff - ANSWER Occurs when the precipitation rate exceeds the rate of water
infiltration into the soil.
, Volatilization - ANSWER Occurs when it changes from a solid or liquid phase into a
gaseous phase.
Chemical Degradation - ANSWER the way pesticides react with water can enhance or
reduce the presence of mineral or organic absorbing surfaces.
Do license transfer to other employers? - ANSWER No they do not, you will need to
contact the MDA for a new license w/ the new employer
What happened if you don't attend recertification workshop? - ANSWER Before the next
year you will need to retest and pay the retest fee.
Successful Soil Fumigation - ANSWER Soil temperature, Soil moisture, Soil Tilth, Soil
type, Organic matter, seals, time of application, & wait before planting
SPCA Acronym - ANSWER Structural Pest Control Applicators
MDA - ANSWER Minnesota Department of Agriculture
- in charge of implementing and enforcing both state and federal pesticides laws in
Minnesota.
RUP's - ANSWER Restricted Use Pesticides
- Refers to pesticide formulation designated by FIFRA
- NEED TO BE LICENSED OR CERTIFIED
Goal of MN's Pesticide Licensing Program - ANSWER To license qualified applicators
that meet recognized health, safety, environmental and security standards
Who can apply pesticides on a golf course? - ANSWER Only Licensed applicators!!
Commercial Applicator - ANSWER 'For hire' applicators apply pesticides to their
customers lands and sites for payment or fee.
Non commercial Applicator - ANSWER Employees who apply pesticides to their
employers land or sites
SPCA - ANSWER 'For hire' apply pesticides to customers buildings or other structures.
They can be their own business but still get their license through the state of
Minnnesota.
WPS - ANSWER Worker Protection Standard
Late Fee For SPCA - ANSWER Added after December 31st, need to renew license
before that!
LICENSE CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A)
Plant Growth Hormones - ANSWER Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Ethylene, Abscisic
Acid
Mechanical Control - ANSWER Controlling pests by mechanical methods like mulching,
pulling weeds, picking off bugs by hands.
Chemical Control - ANSWER Controlling pests with chemicals such as herbicides and
insecticides
Biological Control - ANSWER Controlling pests by introducing natural predators or
parasites of the targeted pest, such as ladybugs or preying mantis
Problems w/ Weeds - ANSWER Outcompete native or desired plant/ plant communities
for nutrients, water and other resources. They can be resilient and often hard to
eradicate or prevent. They also contain vigorous root systems that can repopulate
quicker than those starting from seed.
Most common & severe disease of turf-grasses and ornamentals - ANSWER Fungi!!
Sprayer Components - ANSWER Tanks, Pumps, Agitators, Hoses, Pressure Gauges,
Nozzles
Hydraulic Sprayers - ANSWER Mainly use water as their carrier.
Rotary Spreaders - ANSWER Distribute granules to the front and sides of the spreader,
usually by means of a disc or fan.
Drop Spreaders - ANSWER (Gravity spreaders) apply coarse, uniformly sized dry
particles to soil, water and sometimes foliage.
Air-Blast Sprayers - ANSWER Use a blast of air to propel sprays
Before you Spray - ANSWER - Calculate size of the target area
- Use the label directions to calculate the amount of pesticide you need to apply
- Calibrate your application equipment
Runoff - ANSWER Occurs when the precipitation rate exceeds the rate of water
infiltration into the soil.
, Volatilization - ANSWER Occurs when it changes from a solid or liquid phase into a
gaseous phase.
Chemical Degradation - ANSWER the way pesticides react with water can enhance or
reduce the presence of mineral or organic absorbing surfaces.
Do license transfer to other employers? - ANSWER No they do not, you will need to
contact the MDA for a new license w/ the new employer
What happened if you don't attend recertification workshop? - ANSWER Before the next
year you will need to retest and pay the retest fee.
Successful Soil Fumigation - ANSWER Soil temperature, Soil moisture, Soil Tilth, Soil
type, Organic matter, seals, time of application, & wait before planting
SPCA Acronym - ANSWER Structural Pest Control Applicators
MDA - ANSWER Minnesota Department of Agriculture
- in charge of implementing and enforcing both state and federal pesticides laws in
Minnesota.
RUP's - ANSWER Restricted Use Pesticides
- Refers to pesticide formulation designated by FIFRA
- NEED TO BE LICENSED OR CERTIFIED
Goal of MN's Pesticide Licensing Program - ANSWER To license qualified applicators
that meet recognized health, safety, environmental and security standards
Who can apply pesticides on a golf course? - ANSWER Only Licensed applicators!!
Commercial Applicator - ANSWER 'For hire' applicators apply pesticides to their
customers lands and sites for payment or fee.
Non commercial Applicator - ANSWER Employees who apply pesticides to their
employers land or sites
SPCA - ANSWER 'For hire' apply pesticides to customers buildings or other structures.
They can be their own business but still get their license through the state of
Minnnesota.
WPS - ANSWER Worker Protection Standard
Late Fee For SPCA - ANSWER Added after December 31st, need to renew license
before that!
