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Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Terms in this set (55)
Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Ethylene, Abscisic
Plant Growth Hormones
Acid
Controlling pests by mechanical methods like
Mechanical Control
mulching, pulling weeds, picking off bugs by hands.
Controlling pests with chemicals such as herbicides
Chemical Control
and insecticides
Controlling pests by introducing natural predators
Biological Control or parasites of the targeted pest, such as ladybugs
or preying mantis
Outcompete native or desired plant/ plant
communities for nutrients, water and other
resources. They can be resilient and often hard to
Problems w/ Weeds
eradicate or prevent. They also contain vigorous
root systems that can repopulate quicker than those
starting from seed.
Most common & severe Fungi!!
disease of turf-grasses
and ornamentals
Tanks, Pumps, Agitators, Hoses, Pressure Gauges,
Sprayer Components
Nozzles
Hydraulic Sprayers Mainly use water as their carrier.
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Distribute granules to the front and sides of the
Rotary Spreaders
spreader, usually by means of a disc or fan.
(Gravity spreaders) apply coarse, uniformly sized
Drop Spreaders
dry particles to soil, water and sometimes foliage.
Air-Blast Sprayers Use a blast of air to propel sprays
- Calculate size of the target area
- Use the label directions to calculate the amount of
Before you Spray
pesticide you need to apply
- Calibrate your application equipment
Occurs when the precipitation rate exceeds the rate
Runoff
of water infiltration into the soil.
Occurs when it changes from a solid or liquid phase
Volatilization
into a gaseous phase.
the way pesticides react with water can enhance or
Chemical Degradation reduce the presence of mineral or organic
absorbing surfaces.
Most common means of pesticide degradation is
from the action of microorganisms found in the soil.
Microbial Decomposition
They use it as a food source, resulting in pesticide
degradation.
Soil temperature, Soil moisture, Soil Tilth, Soil type,
Successful Soil
Organic matter, seals, time of application, & wait
Fumigation
before planting
SPCA Acronym Structural Pest Control Applicators
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
MDA - in charge of implementing and enforcing both
state and federal pesticides laws in Minnesota.
Restricted Use Pesticides
- Refers to pesticide formulation designated by
RUP's
FIFRA
- NEED TO BE LICENSED OR CERTIFIED
To license qualified applicators that meet
Goal of MN's Pesticide
recognized health, safety, environmental and
Licensing Program
security standards
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Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) A+ GRADED |
ALREADY PASSED!!
Save
Terms in this set (55)
Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Ethylene, Abscisic
Plant Growth Hormones
Acid
Controlling pests by mechanical methods like
Mechanical Control
mulching, pulling weeds, picking off bugs by hands.
Controlling pests with chemicals such as herbicides
Chemical Control
and insecticides
Controlling pests by introducing natural predators
Biological Control or parasites of the targeted pest, such as ladybugs
or preying mantis
Outcompete native or desired plant/ plant
communities for nutrients, water and other
resources. They can be resilient and often hard to
Problems w/ Weeds
eradicate or prevent. They also contain vigorous
root systems that can repopulate quicker than those
starting from seed.
Most common & severe Fungi!!
disease of turf-grasses
and ornamentals
Tanks, Pumps, Agitators, Hoses, Pressure Gauges,
Sprayer Components
Nozzles
Hydraulic Sprayers Mainly use water as their carrier.
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, 5/23/25, 8:32 AM Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) A+ …
Distribute granules to the front and sides of the
Rotary Spreaders
spreader, usually by means of a disc or fan.
(Gravity spreaders) apply coarse, uniformly sized
Drop Spreaders
dry particles to soil, water and sometimes foliage.
Air-Blast Sprayers Use a blast of air to propel sprays
- Calculate size of the target area
- Use the label directions to calculate the amount of
Before you Spray
pesticide you need to apply
- Calibrate your application equipment
Occurs when the precipitation rate exceeds the rate
Runoff
of water infiltration into the soil.
Occurs when it changes from a solid or liquid phase
Volatilization
into a gaseous phase.
the way pesticides react with water can enhance or
Chemical Degradation reduce the presence of mineral or organic
absorbing surfaces.
Most common means of pesticide degradation is
from the action of microorganisms found in the soil.
Microbial Decomposition
They use it as a food source, resulting in pesticide
degradation.
Soil temperature, Soil moisture, Soil Tilth, Soil type,
Successful Soil
Organic matter, seals, time of application, & wait
Fumigation
before planting
SPCA Acronym Structural Pest Control Applicators
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
MDA - in charge of implementing and enforcing both
state and federal pesticides laws in Minnesota.
Restricted Use Pesticides
- Refers to pesticide formulation designated by
RUP's
FIFRA
- NEED TO BE LICENSED OR CERTIFIED
To license qualified applicators that meet
Goal of MN's Pesticide
recognized health, safety, environmental and
Licensing Program
security standards
https://quizlet.com/1047373791/minnesota-pesticide-applicator-license-comprehensive-questions-and-answers-100-correct-answers-a-graded-alr… 2/6
