Indiana Pesticide Applicator Core Exam- PART 8 Questions and Actual Answers.

Sprayers and Granular Applicators - Answer State the two most common equipment types used to apply pesticides. Applied over a large area - Answer Broadcast Treatment Applied over a small, specific area - Answer Spot Treatment A large number of small droplets released into the air- mainly for insects - Answer Space Treatment To ensure that the equipment is applying the correct amount of material and providing desired coverage - Answer Discuss the purpose of application equipment calibration Flow Rate Operating Speed Swath/Width Size - Answer List three equipment-related factors that affect application rate. Hoses and hose connections - Answer State where leaks are likely to develop on application equipment. Affects application rate directly - Answer Flow rate Affects application rate inversely - Answer Application speed Worn nozzles deliver a higher flow rate and distort distribution...replace when flow rate exceeds ten percent of a new nozzle - Answer Explain how nozzle wear is determined and how to decide when a nozzle needs to be replaced Prolong equipment life, prevent unnecessary repairs and down time, less affect on non targets - Answer Explain why it is important to clean out application equipment Away from where water could be affected, possibly labeled application site, or rinse pad where rinsate can be controlled - Answer List proper site characteristics to clean equipment