Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License with Correct Solutions

Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License with Correct Solutions Plant Growth Hormones - Answer -Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Ethylene, Abscisic Acid Mechanical Control - Answer -Controlling pests by mechanical methods like mulching, pulling weeds, picking off bugs by hands. Chemical Control - Answer -Controlling pests with chemicals such as herbicides and insecticides Biological Control - Answer -Controlling pests by introducing natural predators or parasites of the targeted pest, such as ladybugs or preying mantis Problems w/ Weeds - Answer -Outcompete native or desired plant/ plant communities for nutrients, water and other resources. They can be resilient and often hard to eradicate or prevent. They also contain vigorous root systems that can repopulate quicker than those starting from seed. Most common & severe disease of turf -grasses and ornamentals - Answer -Fungi!! Sprayer Components - Answer -Tanks, Pumps, Agitators, Hoses, Pressure Gauges, Nozzles Hydraulic Sprayers - Answer -Mainly use water as their carrier. Rotary Spreaders - Answer -Distribute granules to the front and sides of the spreader, usually by means of a disc or fan. Drop Spreaders - Answer -(Gravity spreaders) apply coarse, uniformly sized dry particles to soil, water and sometimes foliage. Air-Blast Sprayers - Answer -Use a blast of air to propel sprays Before you Spray - Answer -- Calculate size of the target area - Use the label directions to calculate the amount of pesticide you need to apply - Calibrate your application equipment Runoff - Answer -Occurs when the precipitation rate exceeds the rate of water infiltration into the soil. Volatilization - Answer -Occurs when it changes from a solid or liquid phase into a gaseous phase. Chemical Degradation - Answer -the way pesticides react with water can enhance or reduce the presence of mineral or organic absorbing surfaces. Microbial Decomposition - Answer -Most common means of pesticide degradation is from the action of microorganisms found in the soil. They use it as a food source, resulting in pesticide degradation. Successful Soil Fumigation - Answer -Soil temperature, Soil moisture, Soil Tilth, Soil type, Organic matter, seals, time of application, & wait before planting SPCA Acronym - Answer -Structural Pest Control Applicators MDA - Answer -Minnesota Department of Agriculture - in charge of implementing and enforcing both state and federal pesticides laws in Minnesota. RUP's - Answer -Restricted Use Pesticides - Refers to pesticide formulation designated by FIFRA - NEED TO BE LICENSED OR CERTIFIED Goal of MN's Pesticide Licensing Program - Answer -To license qualified applicators that meet recognized health, safety, environmental and security standards Who can apply pesticides on a golf course? - Answer -Only Licensed applicators!! Commercial Applicator - Answer -'For hire' applicators apply pesticides to their customers lands and sites for payment or fee. Non commercial Applicator - Answer -Employees who apply pesticides to their employers land or sites SPCA - Answer -'For hire' apply pesticides to customers buildings or other structures. They can be their own business but still get their license through the state of Minnnesota. WPS - Answer -Worker Protection Standard Late Fee For SPCA - Answer -Added after December 31st, need to renew license before that! Late Fee Commercial & Non -commercial - Answer -Added after March 1st, need to renew license before that. Do license transfer to other employers? - Answer -No they do not, you will need to contact the MDA for a new license w/ the new employer What happened if you don't attend recertification workshop? - Answer -Before the next year you will need to retest and pay the retest fee. Record Keeping - Answer -- Noncommercial you need records of each RUP application they make - Commercial and (SPCA) will need to keep records of all RUP's and Non RUP's How to Prevent backflow to water sources? - Answer -- Using an Air Gap