Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator
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, Abiotic factors Related to non-living elements such as air pollutants wind water and
temperature.
Absorption The movement of a chemical into plants, animals, microorganisms or soil
Action threshold A predetermined level of pest infestation or damage at which some type of pest
management action must be taken.
Active ingredient The chemical in a product responsible for pesticidal activity
Acute effects Illnesses or injuries that occur shortly after exposure to a pesticide
Adjuvant (Additive) A substance added to a pesticide to improve its effectiveness or safety.
Examples include penetrants, sticker-spreaders, and wetting agents.
Acute exposure Exposure to a single dose of pesticide
Adsorption The process of binding or sticking to a surface.
Advisory statements The manufacturer's recommendations on how to use the product
Avicide Chemical used to killing of birds
Bacteria Microscopic organisms
Bactericide substance that kills bacteria
Biological Control the intentional release of a natural enemy to attack a pest population
Brand name The registered or trade name that part of a brand that can be spoken, including
letters, words, and numbers
Broadcast application The uniform application of a pesticide or other material over an entire field or
area.
Band application applying fertilizer or other materials in a strip on the row or field
Certification – Core Exam Questions &
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2026–2027
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, Abiotic factors Related to non-living elements such as air pollutants wind water and
temperature.
Absorption The movement of a chemical into plants, animals, microorganisms or soil
Action threshold A predetermined level of pest infestation or damage at which some type of pest
management action must be taken.
Active ingredient The chemical in a product responsible for pesticidal activity
Acute effects Illnesses or injuries that occur shortly after exposure to a pesticide
Adjuvant (Additive) A substance added to a pesticide to improve its effectiveness or safety.
Examples include penetrants, sticker-spreaders, and wetting agents.
Acute exposure Exposure to a single dose of pesticide
Adsorption The process of binding or sticking to a surface.
Advisory statements The manufacturer's recommendations on how to use the product
Avicide Chemical used to killing of birds
Bacteria Microscopic organisms
Bactericide substance that kills bacteria
Biological Control the intentional release of a natural enemy to attack a pest population
Brand name The registered or trade name that part of a brand that can be spoken, including
letters, words, and numbers
Broadcast application The uniform application of a pesticide or other material over an entire field or
area.
Band application applying fertilizer or other materials in a strip on the row or field
