Private Applicator Agricultural Pest
Control Test with Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Type of Metamorphosis for Stink Bugs and Scales - Answer-Gradual.
False Statement Regarding Mites - Answer-Adult mites have three pairs of jointed legs.
Weed Species Life Cycle Matching - Answer-1 - C; 2 - B; 3 - A.
Plant Disease Causes - Answer-Abiotic factors and biotic pathogenic microorganisms.
False Statement Regarding Nematodes - Answer-There are relatively few genera and
species important to agricultural crop production.
Factors Required for Pathogenic Disease Development - Answer-A susceptible host
plant, a pathogenic agent, and an environment favorable for development of the
pathogen.
Categories of Plant Pathogens Matching - Answer-1 - B; 2 - C; 3 - A.
Vertebrates - Answer-Mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish are vertebrates since they have
a jointed backbone.
Aldicarb - Answer-A restricted use pesticide that requires a permit for application in
Florida.
FDACS - Answer-Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Pesticide Applicator License - Answer-A license required to apply restricted use
pesticides in Florida.
Permit Records - Answer-Documents that must be kept for two years by individuals who
obtain aldicarb permits.
Penalties for Improper Use - Answer-Possible fines of up to $10,000 per violation plus
suspension, revocation, or probation of the pesticide applicator license.
Cost of 4-Year License for Private Applicators - Answer-$100.
Control Test with Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Type of Metamorphosis for Stink Bugs and Scales - Answer-Gradual.
False Statement Regarding Mites - Answer-Adult mites have three pairs of jointed legs.
Weed Species Life Cycle Matching - Answer-1 - C; 2 - B; 3 - A.
Plant Disease Causes - Answer-Abiotic factors and biotic pathogenic microorganisms.
False Statement Regarding Nematodes - Answer-There are relatively few genera and
species important to agricultural crop production.
Factors Required for Pathogenic Disease Development - Answer-A susceptible host
plant, a pathogenic agent, and an environment favorable for development of the
pathogen.
Categories of Plant Pathogens Matching - Answer-1 - B; 2 - C; 3 - A.
Vertebrates - Answer-Mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish are vertebrates since they have
a jointed backbone.
Aldicarb - Answer-A restricted use pesticide that requires a permit for application in
Florida.
FDACS - Answer-Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Pesticide Applicator License - Answer-A license required to apply restricted use
pesticides in Florida.
Permit Records - Answer-Documents that must be kept for two years by individuals who
obtain aldicarb permits.
Penalties for Improper Use - Answer-Possible fines of up to $10,000 per violation plus
suspension, revocation, or probation of the pesticide applicator license.
Cost of 4-Year License for Private Applicators - Answer-$100.
