Wisconsin Pesticide
Application Exam
Study Guide 2023
In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the _____ at the
beginning of the chapter because they are what the exam is based on - Answer-
Learning objectives
In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the learning
objectives nor will they appear on the certification exam. These sections are - Answer-
The 'gray boxes'
_____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help
identify the pest causing the problem. - Answer- The mouthpart
Insects are different from ticks because - Answer- Ticks have more legs and fewer body
regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by - Answer- Temperature
The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis -
Answer- egg, larvae, pupae, adult
One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - Answer- Repeatedly exposing a pest
population to the selection pressure of insecticides can lead to resistance
What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like the adult insect?
- Answer- Simple metamorphosis
The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____. -
Answer- Feed, reproduce
, A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food supply for insects
that attack it known as a - Answer- Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - Answer- Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those -
Answer- that were put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination - Answer- Broadleaf
The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is - Answer- Timing of
application
Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide the desired weed
control - Answer- Without adequate irrigation or rainfall
What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur - Answer- Time, pathogen,
environment, host
Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease - Answer- Fungi
If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is acting as a _____,
therefore _____ - Answer- Protectant, must be on the plant surface prior to the fungal
spores germination or even being present
If treating with a fungicide during times when diseases outbreak is likely, intervals
between applications must be 'tightened up' - Answer- That application should be
shortened but never closer than the minimum interval listed on the label.
As an alternative to spraying we should consider using _____ first. - Answer- Resistant
varieties
Before using strychnine bait to control ground squirrels, what must you do? - Answer-
Obtain a use permit from the DNR
This pest is concealed under a mantle of snow during winter and girdles roots and
stems which can kill or severely injure trees - Answer- Meadow mice
The broad category used to kill insects, weeds, fungi, mice, or other critters is - Answer-
Pesticides
Organic pesticides refer to - Answer- Being a product that is derived from elemental
carbon
What type of pesticides consist of bacteria, viruses, and fungi which tend to be highly
specific in what target pests they attack - Answer- Microbial pesticides
Application Exam
Study Guide 2023
In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the _____ at the
beginning of the chapter because they are what the exam is based on - Answer-
Learning objectives
In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the learning
objectives nor will they appear on the certification exam. These sections are - Answer-
The 'gray boxes'
_____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help
identify the pest causing the problem. - Answer- The mouthpart
Insects are different from ticks because - Answer- Ticks have more legs and fewer body
regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by - Answer- Temperature
The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis -
Answer- egg, larvae, pupae, adult
One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - Answer- Repeatedly exposing a pest
population to the selection pressure of insecticides can lead to resistance
What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like the adult insect?
- Answer- Simple metamorphosis
The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____. -
Answer- Feed, reproduce
, A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food supply for insects
that attack it known as a - Answer- Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - Answer- Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those -
Answer- that were put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination - Answer- Broadleaf
The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is - Answer- Timing of
application
Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide the desired weed
control - Answer- Without adequate irrigation or rainfall
What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur - Answer- Time, pathogen,
environment, host
Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease - Answer- Fungi
If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is acting as a _____,
therefore _____ - Answer- Protectant, must be on the plant surface prior to the fungal
spores germination or even being present
If treating with a fungicide during times when diseases outbreak is likely, intervals
between applications must be 'tightened up' - Answer- That application should be
shortened but never closer than the minimum interval listed on the label.
As an alternative to spraying we should consider using _____ first. - Answer- Resistant
varieties
Before using strychnine bait to control ground squirrels, what must you do? - Answer-
Obtain a use permit from the DNR
This pest is concealed under a mantle of snow during winter and girdles roots and
stems which can kill or severely injure trees - Answer- Meadow mice
The broad category used to kill insects, weeds, fungi, mice, or other critters is - Answer-
Pesticides
Organic pesticides refer to - Answer- Being a product that is derived from elemental
carbon
What type of pesticides consist of bacteria, viruses, and fungi which tend to be highly
specific in what target pests they attack - Answer- Microbial pesticides
