Pesticide Operator test for Illinois,
General Standards Questions and
Verified Answers
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - <CORRECT ANSWER >>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? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Economic
Threshold
What can be said about insects? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>They have three pairs of jointed legs.
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Egg nymph and
adult.
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions such as temperature
or moisture extremes soil compaction pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..? - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Identify
the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>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? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Biennial
, The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Active ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water.... - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Require agitation
What do Surfactants do? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>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? - <CORRECT
ANSWER >>Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>The mixture may
curdle gel or become sludge like.
How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator must retest? - <CORRECT
ANSWER >>Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are
submitted.
The pre-harvest interval is the? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Keep out of Reach of Children.
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>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? -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Every time you
purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
General Standards Questions and
Verified Answers
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - <CORRECT ANSWER >>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? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Economic
Threshold
What can be said about insects? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>They have three pairs of jointed legs.
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Egg nymph and
adult.
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions such as temperature
or moisture extremes soil compaction pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..? - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Identify
the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>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? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Biennial
, The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Active ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water.... - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Require agitation
What do Surfactants do? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>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? - <CORRECT
ANSWER >>Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>The mixture may
curdle gel or become sludge like.
How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator must retest? - <CORRECT
ANSWER >>Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are
submitted.
The pre-harvest interval is the? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Keep out of Reach of Children.
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>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? -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Every time you
purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
