WISCONSIN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..?
Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is
Identify the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how
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
leaves called a rosette?
Biennial
,The part of the pesticide that kills is the?
Active ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water....
agitation
What do Surfactants do?
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?
Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?
The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like.
,The pre-harvest interval is the?
Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label?
Keep out of Reach of Children.
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but....
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?
Economic Threshold
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides?
Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
, What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should
wear?
Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label?
Every time you purchase the product
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers
through
dissemination of information....
"Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?
When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean
them?
Don't, dispose of them properly.
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..?
Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is
Identify the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how
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
leaves called a rosette?
Biennial
,The part of the pesticide that kills is the?
Active ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water....
agitation
What do Surfactants do?
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?
Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?
The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like.
,The pre-harvest interval is the?
Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label?
Keep out of Reach of Children.
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but....
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?
Economic Threshold
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides?
Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
, What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should
wear?
Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label?
Every time you purchase the product
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers
through
dissemination of information....
"Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?
When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean
them?
Don't, dispose of them properly.
