Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Practice Test | 73
Questions and Answers
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - -To avoid adverse
effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
-Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage
to a
plant at which point control measures should begin? - -Economic Threshold
-The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? - -Noninfectious
Disease
-The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - -Identify the weed
(scouting)
-Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - -They have netted veins that are usually less
elongated than that of grass leaves.
-This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of
leaves called a rosette? - -Biennial
-The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - -Active ingredient
-What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... - -agitation
-What do Surfactants do? - -Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water
carrier to spread over the
surface.
-Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? - -Yes,
your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
-How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - -The mixture may curdle, gel or
become sludge like.
-The pre-harvest interval is the? - -Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has
been sprayed.
-Which of the following is on every label? - -Keep out of Reach of Children.
-Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - -Certified Applicators or persons under
their direct supervision.
, -What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? -
-Precautionary Statement.
-How often should you read the pesticide label? - -Every time you purchase the product
-The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... - -"Worker Right-to-Know"
-Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - -When a pesticide mixed
with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
-If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them? - -
Don't, dispose of them properly.
-When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should
have? - -A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to catch
contaminated water.
-What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - -Dilute excess and reapply to area,
but do not exceed label rates for area.
-What is a major concern of drift? - -Off target damage to vegetation and people.
-Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a
pesticide? - -a) The label is a legal document
b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the label
*****All of the above*****
-What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - -Drift from farms,
etc...
-If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what
should
you do? - -Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be moved.
-When is the best time to spray if bees are in the area? - -Dawn and dusk.
-Must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bees may carry them back to the
hive
and poison the entire colony? - -Microencapsulated herbicide
-How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization? - -
Check the label, often indicates.
Questions and Answers
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - -To avoid adverse
effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
-Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage
to a
plant at which point control measures should begin? - -Economic Threshold
-The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? - -Noninfectious
Disease
-The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - -Identify the weed
(scouting)
-Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - -They have netted veins that are usually less
elongated than that of grass leaves.
-This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of
leaves called a rosette? - -Biennial
-The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - -Active ingredient
-What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... - -agitation
-What do Surfactants do? - -Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water
carrier to spread over the
surface.
-Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? - -Yes,
your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
-How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - -The mixture may curdle, gel or
become sludge like.
-The pre-harvest interval is the? - -Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has
been sprayed.
-Which of the following is on every label? - -Keep out of Reach of Children.
-Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - -Certified Applicators or persons under
their direct supervision.
, -What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? -
-Precautionary Statement.
-How often should you read the pesticide label? - -Every time you purchase the product
-The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... - -"Worker Right-to-Know"
-Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - -When a pesticide mixed
with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
-If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them? - -
Don't, dispose of them properly.
-When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should
have? - -A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to catch
contaminated water.
-What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - -Dilute excess and reapply to area,
but do not exceed label rates for area.
-What is a major concern of drift? - -Off target damage to vegetation and people.
-Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a
pesticide? - -a) The label is a legal document
b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the label
*****All of the above*****
-What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - -Drift from farms,
etc...
-If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what
should
you do? - -Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be moved.
-When is the best time to spray if bees are in the area? - -Dawn and dusk.
-Must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bees may carry them back to the
hive
and poison the entire colony? - -Microencapsulated herbicide
-How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization? - -
Check the label, often indicates.
