MN PESTICIDE APPLICATORS CAT J
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATES
UPDATE.
, Describe what areas/sites an applicator with the natural area, forestry, and rights-of-way
certification can treat - ANSWERCertified to treat vegetation plus emergent vegetation
exposed above water or found in natural areas, forest, and rights-of-way.
Describe the type of work that requires a natural area, forestry, and rights-of-way
certification - ANSWERNatural areas, managed to protect existing species, or restore
native plant communities to a more natural state
Right of ways, maintain facilities and structures such as power lines and outages to
prevent possible problems which include power outages
Forestry, THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ABORICULTURE, but is limited to silviculture
which the establishing and managing of forest.
On a drawing, ID different plant types, such as terrestrial, submergent, floating-leaved
and emergent - ANSWEREmergent plants/vegetation are plants that are rooted in the
sediment with most of its parts into above the waterline
Floating plants are plants rooted in the lake bottom, but leaves and flowers float on the
surface.
Submergent vegetation are plants that have stems or leaves growing entirely below the
surface of the water as water levels fluctuate
Terrestrial plants are living or growing on dry land
Using labels, distinguish between herbicide approved for terrestrial vs. aquatic
emergent plant sites of application - ANSWERREAD THE LABEL, see what site the
herbicide is allowed to be applied. Herbicides can be used for either terrestrial, aquatic
or both sites. As a Cat. J applicator you can not apply chemical directly to surface water,
but you can apply DEPENDENT OF LABEL to areas that have temporary surface water
like snow or ice.
Identify the areas on a label where you should check for restrictions or special
instructions for aquatic uses - ANSWERProduct Use and Restrictions, species for
treatment, and Use sites and Wetland sites in forest and non-crop Areas
Determine the appropriate products to use for the intended site of application -
ANSWERREAD THE LABEL, look for the information that is related to what you are
trying to treat.
List three laws, licenses, or permits that you should be aware of when applying
pesticides at a CAT J. - ANSWERFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA)- designed to protect citizens and the environment from pesticide misuse.
Worker Protection Standard - to protect certain employees from exposure to pesticides .
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATES
UPDATE.
, Describe what areas/sites an applicator with the natural area, forestry, and rights-of-way
certification can treat - ANSWERCertified to treat vegetation plus emergent vegetation
exposed above water or found in natural areas, forest, and rights-of-way.
Describe the type of work that requires a natural area, forestry, and rights-of-way
certification - ANSWERNatural areas, managed to protect existing species, or restore
native plant communities to a more natural state
Right of ways, maintain facilities and structures such as power lines and outages to
prevent possible problems which include power outages
Forestry, THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ABORICULTURE, but is limited to silviculture
which the establishing and managing of forest.
On a drawing, ID different plant types, such as terrestrial, submergent, floating-leaved
and emergent - ANSWEREmergent plants/vegetation are plants that are rooted in the
sediment with most of its parts into above the waterline
Floating plants are plants rooted in the lake bottom, but leaves and flowers float on the
surface.
Submergent vegetation are plants that have stems or leaves growing entirely below the
surface of the water as water levels fluctuate
Terrestrial plants are living or growing on dry land
Using labels, distinguish between herbicide approved for terrestrial vs. aquatic
emergent plant sites of application - ANSWERREAD THE LABEL, see what site the
herbicide is allowed to be applied. Herbicides can be used for either terrestrial, aquatic
or both sites. As a Cat. J applicator you can not apply chemical directly to surface water,
but you can apply DEPENDENT OF LABEL to areas that have temporary surface water
like snow or ice.
Identify the areas on a label where you should check for restrictions or special
instructions for aquatic uses - ANSWERProduct Use and Restrictions, species for
treatment, and Use sites and Wetland sites in forest and non-crop Areas
Determine the appropriate products to use for the intended site of application -
ANSWERREAD THE LABEL, look for the information that is related to what you are
trying to treat.
List three laws, licenses, or permits that you should be aware of when applying
pesticides at a CAT J. - ANSWERFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA)- designed to protect citizens and the environment from pesticide misuse.
Worker Protection Standard - to protect certain employees from exposure to pesticides .
