Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Exam Study
Guide | Turf & Landscape | Guaranteed Value
Pack | Updated 2025–2026 | Graded A+
In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the
at the beginning of the chapter because they are what the exam
is based on - CORRECT-ANSWER-Learning objectives
Insects are different from ticks because - CORRECT-ANSWER-Ticks have
more legs and fewer body regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Temperature
,The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete
metamorphosis - CORRECT-ANSWER-egg, larvae, pupae, adult
In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the
learning objectives nor will they appear on the certification exam.
These sections are - CORRECT-ANSWER-The 'gray boxes'
largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which
can help identify the pest causing the problem. - CORRECT-ANSWER-
The mouthpart
One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Repeatedly exposing a pest population to the selection pressure of
insecticides can lead to resistance
What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like
the adult insect? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Simple metamorphosis
, The principle role of a juvenile insect is to while the role of the
adult is to . - CORRECT-ANSWER-Feed, reproduce
A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food
supply for insects that attack it known as a - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants
except those - CORRECT-ANSWER-that were put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Broadleaf
Guide | Turf & Landscape | Guaranteed Value
Pack | Updated 2025–2026 | Graded A+
In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the
at the beginning of the chapter because they are what the exam
is based on - CORRECT-ANSWER-Learning objectives
Insects are different from ticks because - CORRECT-ANSWER-Ticks have
more legs and fewer body regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Temperature
,The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete
metamorphosis - CORRECT-ANSWER-egg, larvae, pupae, adult
In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the
learning objectives nor will they appear on the certification exam.
These sections are - CORRECT-ANSWER-The 'gray boxes'
largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which
can help identify the pest causing the problem. - CORRECT-ANSWER-
The mouthpart
One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Repeatedly exposing a pest population to the selection pressure of
insecticides can lead to resistance
What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like
the adult insect? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Simple metamorphosis
, The principle role of a juvenile insect is to while the role of the
adult is to . - CORRECT-ANSWER-Feed, reproduce
A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food
supply for insects that attack it known as a - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants
except those - CORRECT-ANSWER-that were put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Broadleaf
