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Applicator test for Illinois, General Standards Questions
with Answers (100% Correct Answers)
1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but....
Answer: To avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the
environment
2. 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? Answer: Economic Threshold
3. What can be said about insects? Answer: They have three pairs of
jointed legs.
4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? Answer: Egg
nymph and adult.
5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing
conditions such as temperature or moisture extremes soil compaction
pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..? Answer: Noninfectious Disease
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6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is?
Answer: Identify the weed (scouting)
7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? Answer: They have
netted veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a
low-growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? Answer: Biennial
9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? Answer: Active ingredient
10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... Answer: Require
agitation
11. What do Surfactants do? Answer: Decrease the surface tension of
water allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify
they can be mixed? Answer: Yes your responsibility to make sure they
retain their properties.
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13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? Answer: The
mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an
applicator/operator must retest? Answer: Each exam is valid for a
period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted.
15. The pre-harvest interval is the? Answer: Amount of time that a
crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
16. Which of the following is on every label? Answer: Keep out of
Reach of Children.
17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? Answer: Certified
Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum
PPE you should wear? Answer: Precautionary Statement.
19. How often should you read the pesticide label? Answer: Every
time you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
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Applicator test for Illinois, General Standards Questions
with Answers (100% Correct Answers)
1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but....
Answer: To avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the
environment
2. 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? Answer: Economic Threshold
3. What can be said about insects? Answer: They have three pairs of
jointed legs.
4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? Answer: Egg
nymph and adult.
5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing
conditions such as temperature or moisture extremes soil compaction
pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..? Answer: Noninfectious Disease
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6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is?
Answer: Identify the weed (scouting)
7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? Answer: They have
netted veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a
low-growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? Answer: Biennial
9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? Answer: Active ingredient
10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... Answer: Require
agitation
11. What do Surfactants do? Answer: Decrease the surface tension of
water allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify
they can be mixed? Answer: Yes your responsibility to make sure they
retain their properties.
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13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? Answer: The
mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an
applicator/operator must retest? Answer: Each exam is valid for a
period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted.
15. The pre-harvest interval is the? Answer: Amount of time that a
crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
16. Which of the following is on every label? Answer: Keep out of
Reach of Children.
17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? Answer: Certified
Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum
PPE you should wear? Answer: Precautionary Statement.
19. How often should you read the pesticide label? Answer: Every
time you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
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