Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Cat 3 Exam Questions And Answers

In order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tennessee, an individual must: A.) Be 16 years of age. B.) Be certified by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a pesticide applicator. C.) Working under the supervision of a certified applicator. D.) Meet all the safety standards. NOTE: FOR ALL ANSWERS, THE ANSWER SHOULD BE TYPED JUST AS IT IS. EXAMPLE: A.) Be 16 years of age. as you see... copy and past works best if on computer. - ANS B.) Be certified by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a pesticide applicator. According to Federal Environmental Pesticide Act (FEPCA), amended FIFRA, in order to use a restricted-use pesticide an applicator: A.) Must be certified in all cases. B.) Must be certified or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. C.) Does not have to be certified, but attend pesticide safety training. D.) May always work under the supervision of a certified applicator. - ANS B.) Must be certified or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. The following applicator must always be certified in order to use a restricted-use pesticide: A.) Farmer. B.) Greenhouse operator. C.) Nurseryman. D.) Pest control technician working for a chartered company. - ANS D.) Pest control technician working for a chartered company. When does a private applicator become a commercial applicator: A.) When he/she exchange services for another private applicator. B.) When he/she sprays for another individual and charges a fee. C.) When he/she sprays within a greenhouse. D.) When their income exceeds $25,000. - ANS B.) When he/she sprays for another individual and charges a fee. The examination fee for a commercial applicator is: A.) $10.00 B.) $15.00 C.) $20.00 D.) $25.00 - ANS D.) $25.00 Commercial applicators may become recertified by: A.) Paying $25.00 annually. B.) Sending an application to TDA. C.) Earning a certain number of recertification points during the designated period. D.) Attending a recertification period. - ANS C.) Earning a certain number of recertification points during the designated period. Commercial applicators who violate any provisions of FIFRA may be fined: A.) Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $25,000 or one year in prison. B.) Civil penalty of $1,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $5,000 or one year in prison. C.) Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $100,000. D.) None of the above. - ANS A.) Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $25,000 or one year in prison. Commercial applicators must keep records of: A.) General-use pesticides. B.) Restricted-use pesticides. C.) General and Restricted-use pesticides. D.) Pesticides with skull and cross bones. - ANS C.) General and Restricted-use pesticides. Records of pesticide applications must be maintained for a period of: A.) One year. B.) Two years. C.) Three years. D.) Five years. - ANS B.) Two years. Symptoms of phytotoxicity do not include: A.) Abnormal growth. B.) Holes in leaves. C.) Leaf drop. D.) Foliar burn. - ANS B.) Holes in leaves. Which plants are usually most susceptible to pesticide damage: A.) Woody plants. B.) Flowering plants. C.) Potted plants. D.) Herbaceous plants. - ANS D.) Herbaceous plants. Pesticide persistence is influenced by: A.) Application rate. B.) Temperature. C.) Moisture conditions. D.) All the above. - ANS D.) All the above. Air blast sprayers should never be used: A.) To apply insecticides to trees. B.) To treat for a turf pest. C.) To apply a herbicide. D.) When mixing pesticides. - ANS C.) To apply a herbicide. To reduce drift and vaporization, which of the following should not be done: A.) Use a lower spray pressure. B.) Apply when wind speeds are low. C.) Reduce spray nozzle opening size. D.) Keep spray nozzle as close to target as possible. - ANS C.) Reduce spray nozzle opening size. To reduce the possibility of pesticide movement, one should not: A.) Take special precautions when using pesticides on a slope. B.) Maintain a buffer zone (if possible) between the area to be treated and sensitive areas. C.) Use the least hazardous pesticide possible. D.) Use the highest effective rate of application. - ANS D.) Use the highest effective rate of application. When applying pesticides, which of the following is not true: A.) Observe reentry period only if long periods of exposure are likely. B.) Remove items such as toys and pet food dishes from the treatment site. C.) Avoid treatments to plants to be sold soon after treatment. D.) Keep animals and humans away during application. - ANS A.) Observe reentry period only if long periods of exposure are likely. Parasites and predators of pest are beneficial because they: A.) Indicate that pests are present. B.) May reduce the need for pesticide applications for certain pest. C.) Improve soil conditions. D.) Are not affected by pesticide applications. - ANS B.) May reduce the need for pesticide applications for certain pest. To improve one's chances of diagnosing a plant disease problem, it is not helpful to: A.) Know the common name of the diseased plant. B.) Be prepared to take a plant sample. C.) Be aware of the local soil and weather conditions. D.) Know the appropriate pesticide to apply. - ANS D.) Know the appropriate pesticide to apply. Which of the following is not considered a type of biorational control: A.) Insecticidal soap B.) Neem insecticide C.) Ladybird beetles D.) Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) - ANS C.) Ladybird beetles The area of a triangle is: A.) Twice the combined length of its sides. B.) (base x height) divided by 2 C.) (1/2 base + 1/2 height) x 2 D.) Not often used in determining areas to be treated. - ANS B.) (base x height) divided by 2 A large area to be treated can be divided into square (30ft. on a side) and two rectangles (both 50 ft. by 80ft.). What is the total area to be treated: A.) 8600 sq. ft. B.) 8900 sq. ft. C.) 86,000 sq. ft. D.) 1/2 acre. - ANS B.) 8900 sq. ft. Which of the following statements about regular plant inspections is not true: A.) They familiarize one with the pest that inhabit particular plants. B.) They reduce pest infestations by regularly disturbing the pest. C.) They allow for pest to be dealt with before they become numerous. D.) They often result in better pest control - ANS B.) They reduce pest infestations by regularly disturbing the pest. Which of the following pest groups does not have sucking mouthparts: A.) Whiteflies B.) Thrips C.) Aphids D.) Sawflies - ANS D.) Sawflies Curled, cupped, distorted and discolored leaves indicate feeding by: A.) Spider mites B.) Caterpillars C.) Aphids D.) Leafminers - ANS C.) Aphids