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WISCONSIN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR PRACTICE TEST
AND STUDY GUIDE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST EDITION
(2025) | JUST RELEASED!
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - (answer)To
avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of
damage to a
plant at which point control measures should begin? - (answer)Economic
Threshold
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? -
(answer)Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - (answer)Identify
the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - (answer)They have netted veins that
are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing
cluster of
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leaves called a rosette? - (answer)Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - (answer)Active ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... -
(answer)agitation
What do Surfactants do? - (answer)Decrease the surface tension of water,
allowing the water carrier to spread over the
surface.
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be
mixed? - (answer)Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their
properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - (answer)The mixture may
curdle, gel or become sludge like.
The pre-harvest interval is the? - (answer)Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? - (answer)Keep out of Reach of Children.
WISCONSIN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR PRACTICE TEST
AND STUDY GUIDE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST EDITION
(2025) | JUST RELEASED!
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - (answer)To
avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of
damage to a
plant at which point control measures should begin? - (answer)Economic
Threshold
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? -
(answer)Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - (answer)Identify
the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - (answer)They have netted veins that
are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing
cluster of
, 2|Page
leaves called a rosette? - (answer)Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - (answer)Active ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... -
(answer)agitation
What do Surfactants do? - (answer)Decrease the surface tension of water,
allowing the water carrier to spread over the
surface.
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be
mixed? - (answer)Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their
properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - (answer)The mixture may
curdle, gel or become sludge like.
The pre-harvest interval is the? - (answer)Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? - (answer)Keep out of Reach of Children.
