ILLINOIS PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TURFGRASS

ILLINOIS PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TURFGRASS

A pesticide is defined as.... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Any chemical used to destroy, prevent, or
control any form of life declared to be a 'pest'

Pesticide group: Herbicides? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Weeds

Pesticide group: Insecticides? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Insects

Pesticide group: Fungicides? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fungi

Pesticide group: Miticides (acaricides)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mites, ticks

Pesticide group: Repellents - CORRECT ANSWERS-Insects, vertebrates

What two general types of ingredients make up a pesticide formulation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-1)Active ingredient
2)Inert ingredient

What are the three common types of mixtures? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1)Solutions
2)Suspensions
3)Emulsions

What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (SP- Soluble Powder)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forms a: SOLUTION
Agitation is: INITIAL
Abrasiveness is: NO
Safety concerns: INHALING DUST

What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (W,WP-Wettable powder, WDG-Water dispersible granule, and DF- Dry flowable)? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Forms a: SUSPENSION
Agitation is: STRONG
Abrasiveness is: YES
Safety concerns: INHALING DUST

What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (G-granule)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forms a: APPLIED AS IS
Agitation: NA
Abrasiveness is: NA
Safety concerns: FEEDING BY BIRDS

What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (S-Solution)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forms a: SOLUTION
Agitation is: INITIAL
Abrasiveness is: NO

, Safety concerns: NA

What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (E,EC- Emulsifiable concentrate)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forms a: EMULSION
Agitation is: SLIGHT
Abrasiveness is: NO
Safety Concerns: SKIN ABSORPTION, DEGRADATION OF PPE PUMP PARTS

What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (F,FL,L-Flowable or liquid)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forms a: SUSPENSION
Agitation is: MODERATE
Abrasiveness is: YES
Safety concerns: MAY BE TOXIC TO BEES

What is an Adjuvant? What are the two types? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A chemical that
modifies a pesticide's physical properties and/or enhances its performance.
1)Utility agent
2)Spray modifier

Utility agents - CORRECT ANSWERS--Aid mixing in the spray tank
-Ex) Compatibility agents, pH buffering agent, anti-foaming agents

Spray modifiers - CORRECT ANSWERS--Aid spray application & coverage

Drift reduction additives - CORRECT ANSWERS-Increase droplet size and reduce drift

Surfactants - CORRECT ANSWERS-Help individual spray droplets spread out on the treated
surface

Stickers - CORRECT ANSWERS-Improve pesticide adherence to the treated surface

Penetrants - CORRECT ANSWERS-Improve pesticide penetration into the treated surface

When mixing two or more pesticides in the same spray tank, what steps and considerations
should you take to ensure a successful tank-mix? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Pesticide
compatibility
B. Are certain mixtures prohibited?
C. Consult technical staff (specialists or manufacturer)
D. Perform a jar test (if physical compatibility is a concern)
E. Add and thoroughly mix the products one at a time and in the proper order

What are the two types of incompatibilities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Physical incompatibility
2) Chemical incompatibility

Physical incompatibility - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pesticides cannot be physically mixed
together
-May be related to the pH, Chemical composition, and/or temperature of the carrier