Idaho Pesticide Applicator Core
Competency 2025/2026 Exam Questions
and Correct Answers | New Update
the key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to
avoid exposure. True or False - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔true
the use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ____________ control
method for pests - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔physical
Drift Problems can be reduced using: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Using a nozzle that
produces larger droplets
EPA and ISDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate
pesticides.
,(True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔false
Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said
to be: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔incompatible
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word.
True or False - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔False
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Offer it to another qualified applicator
Because Wettable Powder formulations are mixed with water prior to
mixing into the spray tank, they pose no inhalation health risks during
mixing or loading. True or false - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔false
The Skull and Crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label.
(True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔false
Which LDs is representative of a highly toxic pesticide? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔0-
50 mg/kg
Pesticide contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater. (True
or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔true
, Pesticide application records are required for Restricted Use pesticide
application. (True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔true
A person can apply a restricted use pesticide without ISDA certification
(license) if he uses hand equipment only. (True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔false
Dealers must keep records for seven (7) years on the sale of general use
agricultural pesticides. (True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔false
One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides waste burning of sulfur
(True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔true
One responsibility of the US EPA is to protect humans and environmental
health. (True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔true
Which of the following would not be considered a natural pest control
method?
A. Wind
B. Rain
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Competency 2025/2026 Exam Questions
and Correct Answers | New Update
the key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to
avoid exposure. True or False - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔true
the use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ____________ control
method for pests - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔physical
Drift Problems can be reduced using: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Using a nozzle that
produces larger droplets
EPA and ISDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate
pesticides.
,(True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔false
Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said
to be: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔incompatible
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word.
True or False - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔False
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Offer it to another qualified applicator
Because Wettable Powder formulations are mixed with water prior to
mixing into the spray tank, they pose no inhalation health risks during
mixing or loading. True or false - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔false
The Skull and Crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label.
(True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔false
Which LDs is representative of a highly toxic pesticide? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔0-
50 mg/kg
Pesticide contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater. (True
or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔true
, Pesticide application records are required for Restricted Use pesticide
application. (True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔true
A person can apply a restricted use pesticide without ISDA certification
(license) if he uses hand equipment only. (True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔false
Dealers must keep records for seven (7) years on the sale of general use
agricultural pesticides. (True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔false
One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides waste burning of sulfur
(True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔true
One responsibility of the US EPA is to protect humans and environmental
health. (True or False) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔true
Which of the following would not be considered a natural pest control
method?
A. Wind
B. Rain
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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