NH TURF AND ORNAMENTAL PESTICIDE PPLICATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
3 things that determine vulnerability to groundwater contamination. - Answers -
Geologic conditions, depth to groundwater, and weather conditions.
Zones of saturation - Answers - Areas where water collects underground(Where
groundwater is found)
Every 5 years or 12 credits in 5 year period. - Answers - How often must a pesticide
applicator reexam for his license?
Oil degredation-resistance and filter efficiency - Answers - What respirators are
classified by
75 ft - Answers - Legal distance from private wells and from surface water when mixing,
loading or storing pesticides.
25 ft - Answers - Legal distance from surface water when applying pesticides.
400 ft or 250ft for non gravel-packed - Answers - Legal distance from public wells when
mixing, loading, applying or storing pesticides.
8 1/2" x 11" - Answers - Legal size of signs on turf sites.
2 1/2" - Answers - Size of the word NOTICE on pesticide signs.
50k for each occurance and 100k aggregate - Answers - Minimum insurance
requirements fpr ground apps
Emergency PPE and Spill Kit - Answers - Needs to be stored at pesticide storage site.
Conservative application of non-persistent pesticides with high adsorption using well
calibrated equipment. - Answers - How to prevent ground and surface water
contamination.
Aquifer - Answers - Water that is trapped above the bedrock and the water table in
pores of sand or gravel.
LD50 - Answers - The amount of an ingested substance that kills 50 percent of a test
sample.
LC50 - Answers - The lethal concentration required to kill 50% of the test population.
, Chemigation - Answers - Operating pesticide chemicals through an irrigation system.
V-shaped rastral pattern - Answers - Distinguishing characteristic of a Japanese Beetle
grub.
Y-shaped anal slit and parallel rows of rasteral spines. - Answers - Distinguishing
characteristics of a European Chaffer grub.
Adsorption - Answers - Ability of soil to hold pesticides.
Anti-Siphon Device - Answers - Device that prevents backflow in liquid pesticide
equipment.
The effect that organic matter has on groundwater contamination. - Answers - Increased
adsorption and decreased leaching potential.
Leaching - Answers - Ability of chemicals to wash through soils.
Flowable/Liquid - Answers - Liquid formulation that contains insoluble solid particles
which can wear down pumps and nozzles.
Recharge Areas - Answers - Areas where water infiltrates into groundwater.
NH Code of Admin Rules definition of a "crew" - Answers - One or more men within
speaking distance working with one piece of equipment exceeding 3 gallons liquid or
25lbs dry material.
Cultivation - Answers - Using mechanical pest control methods such as plowing soil to
destroy weeds.
60 - Answers - Passing grade for pesticide applicator exam in NH.
Emulsifiable Concentrate - Answers - Type of pesticide formulation that consists of
liquid droplets dispersed inside of another liquid.
Chemical-Resistant Rubber Suit - Answers - Appropriate PPE for application of large
amounts of pesticides over long periods of time.
Special Permit - Answers - Required for applying pesticides near public watersheds.
Drift - Answers - Movement of pesticides beyond the intended target.
Micro-encapsulates - Answers - Plastic coated particles
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
3 things that determine vulnerability to groundwater contamination. - Answers -
Geologic conditions, depth to groundwater, and weather conditions.
Zones of saturation - Answers - Areas where water collects underground(Where
groundwater is found)
Every 5 years or 12 credits in 5 year period. - Answers - How often must a pesticide
applicator reexam for his license?
Oil degredation-resistance and filter efficiency - Answers - What respirators are
classified by
75 ft - Answers - Legal distance from private wells and from surface water when mixing,
loading or storing pesticides.
25 ft - Answers - Legal distance from surface water when applying pesticides.
400 ft or 250ft for non gravel-packed - Answers - Legal distance from public wells when
mixing, loading, applying or storing pesticides.
8 1/2" x 11" - Answers - Legal size of signs on turf sites.
2 1/2" - Answers - Size of the word NOTICE on pesticide signs.
50k for each occurance and 100k aggregate - Answers - Minimum insurance
requirements fpr ground apps
Emergency PPE and Spill Kit - Answers - Needs to be stored at pesticide storage site.
Conservative application of non-persistent pesticides with high adsorption using well
calibrated equipment. - Answers - How to prevent ground and surface water
contamination.
Aquifer - Answers - Water that is trapped above the bedrock and the water table in
pores of sand or gravel.
LD50 - Answers - The amount of an ingested substance that kills 50 percent of a test
sample.
LC50 - Answers - The lethal concentration required to kill 50% of the test population.
, Chemigation - Answers - Operating pesticide chemicals through an irrigation system.
V-shaped rastral pattern - Answers - Distinguishing characteristic of a Japanese Beetle
grub.
Y-shaped anal slit and parallel rows of rasteral spines. - Answers - Distinguishing
characteristics of a European Chaffer grub.
Adsorption - Answers - Ability of soil to hold pesticides.
Anti-Siphon Device - Answers - Device that prevents backflow in liquid pesticide
equipment.
The effect that organic matter has on groundwater contamination. - Answers - Increased
adsorption and decreased leaching potential.
Leaching - Answers - Ability of chemicals to wash through soils.
Flowable/Liquid - Answers - Liquid formulation that contains insoluble solid particles
which can wear down pumps and nozzles.
Recharge Areas - Answers - Areas where water infiltrates into groundwater.
NH Code of Admin Rules definition of a "crew" - Answers - One or more men within
speaking distance working with one piece of equipment exceeding 3 gallons liquid or
25lbs dry material.
Cultivation - Answers - Using mechanical pest control methods such as plowing soil to
destroy weeds.
60 - Answers - Passing grade for pesticide applicator exam in NH.
Emulsifiable Concentrate - Answers - Type of pesticide formulation that consists of
liquid droplets dispersed inside of another liquid.
Chemical-Resistant Rubber Suit - Answers - Appropriate PPE for application of large
amounts of pesticides over long periods of time.
Special Permit - Answers - Required for applying pesticides near public watersheds.
Drift - Answers - Movement of pesticides beyond the intended target.
Micro-encapsulates - Answers - Plastic coated particles
