WI PAT 6.0 Exam Questions & Answers Graded A+

Arachnid - ANSWER-Arthropod with two body sections, usually 4 pairs of jointed legs, and no wings or antennae (eg. spiders, ticks) Arthropod - ANSWER-an invertebrate with a jointed body and limbs (ex) insects, mites, ticks, spiders) Beneficial organisms - ANSWER-Those Organisms which are useful pr helpful to people (eg. predators and parasites of pests) Biennial weeds/plants - ANSWER-plants that complete their life cycle in 2 growing seasons and always reproduce by seed Bioaccumulation - ANSWER-The gradual buildup of certain pesticides in the bodies of animals (including humans), particularly in fat tissue Biomagnification - ANSWER-The process by which a pesticide becomes increasingly concentrated in the bodies of animals as it moves up the food chain biotic - ANSWER-relating to living organisms Broadleaves (weeds/plants) - ANSWER-Plants that usually have leaf veins in a net-like pattern and a tap root. Broad leaves have two seed leaves. they reproduce by seed and vegetatively Broad spectrum pesticide - ANSWER-a pesticide that is effective against a wide range of species Carrier - ANSWER-A liquid or solid material added to a pesticide active ingredient or formulated product to help its field application Category - ANSWER-A specific field of pest control (eg, general farming) in which a person may need to be certified to use pesticides in that field Certification - ANSWER-the recognition by DATCP that an individual has met the pesticide applicator training knowledge requirements and, thus, is authorized to use pesticides Certified applicator - ANSWER-A person certified by DATCP to use pesticides. A private or commercial not-for-hire applicator mustbe certified to use or direct the use of restricted-use pesticides. Chemical name - ANSWER-The scientific name of a pesticide active ingredient that complies with accepted guidelines established by chemists