CORE Iowa DOA Pesticide Applicator's License Practice Test with Verified Solutions 2024

CORE Iowa DOA Pesticide Applicator's License Practice Test with Verified Solutions 2024 What is a disadvantage of using an ultra low volume concentrate formulation? • It is difficult to handle, transport, and store • Specialized equipment is required • The amount of visible residue on treated surfaces • It tends to plug screens and nozzles - Answer -• Specialized equipment is required What is the term for the degree or extent to which a chemical or substance is poisonous? • Exposure • Hazard • Persistence • Toxicity - Answer -• Toxicity The risk of damage to nontarget plants from drift of volatile pesticides is ______________. • greater at high temperatures • decreased at high temperatures • dependent on droplet size • about the same at all temperatures - Answer -• greater at high temperatures Who may use a Restricted Use Pesticide? • A person approved by employer • A certified pesticide applicator• An experienced pesticide applicator • Anyone with a legitimate need to use the product - Answer -• A certified pesticide applicator What is the term for unwanted contact with pesticides or pesticide residues? • Exposure • Hazard • Tolerance • Toxicity - Answer -• Exposure A pesticide label calls for a broadcast application using 2 pints of product per acre. Your sprayer holds 375 gallons and is calibrated to apply 15 gallons of spray mixture per acre. How much product is needed for each fill? • 25 pints • 30 pints