Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide 2023 with complete solutions

1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but...: To avoid adverse effects on human, wildlife, and the environment (The question is something like the above but not the exact wording) 2. 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 be- gin?: Economic Threshold 3. What can be said about insects?: They have three pairs of jointed legs 4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle?: Egg, nymph, and adult 5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc...?: Noninfectious Disease 6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is?: Identify the weed (scouting) 7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how?: They have netted veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves 8. This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing of leaves called a rosette?: Biennial 9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the: Active ingredient 10. Wettable powders when mixed with water...: Require agitation 11. What do Surfactants do?: Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface 12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed?: Yes, your responsibility is to make sure they retain their properties 13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?: The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like 14. How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest?: Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted 15. The pre-harvest interval is the?: Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed 16. Which of the following is on every label?: Keep out of Reach of Children 17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides?: Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision 18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear?: Precautionary Statement 19. How often should you read the pesticide label?: Every time you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date 20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through dissemination of information...: "Worker Right-to-Know" 21. Which of the following dermal exposure is the most serious?: When a pesticide mixed with OIL crosses skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the result can be fatal 22. If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your clothes how should you clean them?: Don't, dispose of them properly 23. When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should have?: A wash pad, wash rack, or concentrate apron with a well designed sump to catch contaminated water 24. What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?: Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area 25. What is a major concern of drift?: Off target damage to a vegetation and people 26. Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a pesticide? a. The label of 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 d. All of the above: All of the above 27. What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying?: - Drift from farms, etc 28. If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what should you do?: Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be moved 29. When is the best time to spray if bees are in the area?: Dawn and dusk 30. Must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bees may carry them back to the hive and poison the entire colony?: Microencapsulated herbicide 31. How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization?: Check the label, often indicates