NC Pesticide applicator exam Questions and Answers(RATED A)

Acaricide - ANSWER-A pesticide used to control mites and ticks. A miticide is a type of acaricide. Acidic - ANSWER-pH less than 7 Action Threshold - ANSWER-A predetermined level of pest infestation or damage at which some type of pest management action must be taken. Activated Charcoal - ANSWER-a finely ground charcoal that adsorbs chemicals Active ingredients - ANSWER-The chemical or chemicals in a product responsible for pesticidal activity Acute effect - ANSWER-an illness that occurs shortly after exposure to a pesticide Acute exposure - ANSWER-an exposure to a single dose of pesticide Acute toxicity - ANSWER-An injury produced from a single exposure. Adjuvant - ANSWER-A substance added to a pesticide to improve its effectiveness or safety. Same as additive. Examples: penetrants, spreader-stickers, and wetting agents Adsorption - ANSWER-The process whereby chemicals are held or bound to a surface by physical or chemical attraction. Clay and high-organic soils tend to adsorb pesticides. Adulterated Pesticide - ANSWER-A pesticide that does not conform to the specified standard or quality as documented on its label or labeling. Aerosol - ANSWER-A chemical stored in a container under pressure. An extremely fine mist is produced when the material, dissolved in a liquid, is released into the air Agitation - ANSWER-the process of stirring or mixing in a sprayer Air-blast sprayer - ANSWER-a type of pesticide application equipment that uses a large volume of air moving at high speed to break up an disperse spray droplets from the nozzles