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AQUATIC AND MOSQUITO EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM 2025)
| COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
BRAND NEW VERSION!
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but....
......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?
......ANSWER......Economic Threshold
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
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is
......ANSWER......Identify the weed (scouting)
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Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how ......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? ......ANSWER......Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? ......ANSWER......Active
ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water....
......ANSWER......agitation
What do Surfactants do? ......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? ......ANSWER......Yes, your responsibility to make sure they
retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?
......ANSWER......The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like.
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The pre-harvest interval is the? ......ANSWER......Amount of time that a
crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? ......ANSWER......Keep out of
Reach of Children.
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? ......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? ......ANSWER......Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label? ......ANSWER......Every
time you purchase the product
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's
workers through
dissemination of information.... ......ANSWER......"Worker Right-to-
Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?
......ANSWER......When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier
and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
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If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should
you clean them? ......ANSWER......Don't, dispose of them properly.
When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably
the area should
have? ......ANSWER......A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a
well designed sump to catch
contaminated water.
What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?
......ANSWER......Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed
label rates for area.
What is a major concern of drift? ......ANSWER......Off target damage to
vegetation and people.
Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and
applying a pesticide? ......ANSWER......a) The label is a legal document
b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the label
*****All of the above*****
What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying?
......ANSWER......Drift from farms, etc...
AQUATIC AND MOSQUITO EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM 2025)
| COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
BRAND NEW VERSION!
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but....
......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?
......ANSWER......Economic Threshold
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
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is
......ANSWER......Identify the weed (scouting)
,2|Page
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how ......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? ......ANSWER......Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? ......ANSWER......Active
ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water....
......ANSWER......agitation
What do Surfactants do? ......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? ......ANSWER......Yes, your responsibility to make sure they
retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?
......ANSWER......The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like.
,3|Page
The pre-harvest interval is the? ......ANSWER......Amount of time that a
crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? ......ANSWER......Keep out of
Reach of Children.
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? ......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? ......ANSWER......Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label? ......ANSWER......Every
time you purchase the product
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's
workers through
dissemination of information.... ......ANSWER......"Worker Right-to-
Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?
......ANSWER......When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier
and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
, 4|Page
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should
you clean them? ......ANSWER......Don't, dispose of them properly.
When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably
the area should
have? ......ANSWER......A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a
well designed sump to catch
contaminated water.
What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?
......ANSWER......Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed
label rates for area.
What is a major concern of drift? ......ANSWER......Off target damage to
vegetation and people.
Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and
applying a pesticide? ......ANSWER......a) The label is a legal document
b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the label
*****All of the above*****
What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying?
......ANSWER......Drift from farms, etc...
