Idaho Pesticide Applicator Questions and
answers with solutions 2025
The key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. T or F? -
ANSWER True
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a _______ control method for pests.
A. Cultural
B. Biological
C. Legal
D. Physical - ANSWER D. Physical
Drift problems can be reduced using:
A. Lower Pressure, smaller nozzle orifice
B. Applying in very calm stable air conditions
C. Spraying upwind of a sensitive area and leaving an untreated border
D. Using a nozzle that produces larger droplets - ANSWER D.Using a nozzle that produces larger
droplets
Which is not a disadvantage of an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
A. Higher phytotoxicity hazard
B. May be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
C. Needs constant agitation
D. Flammable - ANSWER C. Needs constant agitation
EPA and ISDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides? T or F ? - ANSWER
False
, Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said to be________? -
ANSWER Incompatiable
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word. T or F ? - ANSWER
False
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
A. Pour it into the sewer system
B. Wrap it tightly in plastic and dispose with regular trash
C. Offer it to another qualified applicator
D. Ship the rinsate to US EPA - ANSWER C. Offer it to another qualified applicator
Because Wetable Powder formulations are mixed with water prior to mixing into the spray tank,
they pose no inhalation health risks during mixing or loading. T or F ? - ANSWER False
The Skull and Crossbonesymbol must appear on every pesticide label. T or F ? - ANSWER False
Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
A. 640mg/kg
B. 35 mg/kg
C. 5900 mg/kg
D. 510 mg/kg - ANSWER B. 35 mg/kg
Pesticide contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater. T or F ? - ANSWER True
answers with solutions 2025
The key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. T or F? -
ANSWER True
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a _______ control method for pests.
A. Cultural
B. Biological
C. Legal
D. Physical - ANSWER D. Physical
Drift problems can be reduced using:
A. Lower Pressure, smaller nozzle orifice
B. Applying in very calm stable air conditions
C. Spraying upwind of a sensitive area and leaving an untreated border
D. Using a nozzle that produces larger droplets - ANSWER D.Using a nozzle that produces larger
droplets
Which is not a disadvantage of an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
A. Higher phytotoxicity hazard
B. May be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
C. Needs constant agitation
D. Flammable - ANSWER C. Needs constant agitation
EPA and ISDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides? T or F ? - ANSWER
False
, Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said to be________? -
ANSWER Incompatiable
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word. T or F ? - ANSWER
False
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
A. Pour it into the sewer system
B. Wrap it tightly in plastic and dispose with regular trash
C. Offer it to another qualified applicator
D. Ship the rinsate to US EPA - ANSWER C. Offer it to another qualified applicator
Because Wetable Powder formulations are mixed with water prior to mixing into the spray tank,
they pose no inhalation health risks during mixing or loading. T or F ? - ANSWER False
The Skull and Crossbonesymbol must appear on every pesticide label. T or F ? - ANSWER False
Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
A. 640mg/kg
B. 35 mg/kg
C. 5900 mg/kg
D. 510 mg/kg - ANSWER B. 35 mg/kg
Pesticide contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater. T or F ? - ANSWER True
