Illinois Pesticide applicator exam questions with correct answers

What is a pesticide Correct Answer-a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals. Pesticides are made up of Correct Answer-Active and inert ingredients AI Correct Answer-Active ingredient - chemical effective against pest Inert ingredients Correct Answer-don't harm pest but make the AI more effective Herbicide formulation Correct Answer-may be ready to use or may require dilution with carrier (oil or liquid) 60WDG Correct Answer-60% AI water-dispersible granule 4EC Correct Answer-4 lbs ai per gallon of emulsifiable concentrate SP Correct Answer-Soluable powder - dry formulation. Mixed with water. Dissolve readily and form true solution. WP, P Correct Answer-Wettable Powder - dry formulation. Finely ground powder. Forms suspension not true solution. Abrasive, requires agitation, inhalation risk DF, WDG Correct Answer-Dry flowables or wate