QAL "B" Landscape Management & Pest
Control Chapter 5 Exam With Correct
ANSWERS 2025
By law, who must be protected from exposure during and after any pesticide
application?<correct answers>The public, pesticide handlers, and other
employees
How are people exposed to pesticides (4)<correct answers>1. Pesticide handling
activities
2. drifts
3. contact with treated surfaces
4. accidents
Who is mostly at risk for toxic exposure?<correct answers>1. People handling
pesticides (mixing and application)
2. People who repair or maintain equipment
What methods can be used to reduce exposure to toxic pesticides for employees?
<correct answers>1. regular cleaning of equipment
2. Proper protective equipment (PPE) ...clothing
3. Always read label
, Drift (def):<correct answers>that portion of the applied pesticide droplets or dust
that blows away from the intended application site while applying pesticides to
target plants or turf.
Factors that influence DRIFT:<correct answers>1. air movement (natural or
artificial)
2. application droplet or particle size
3. Spray pressure (for liquids)
4. Spray nozzles-number. placement, and configuration (for liquids)
5. distance that dust or droplets must travel
Drift caused by air movement:<correct answers>Never apply when wind
movement is above 10 mph
Drift: Droplet Size<correct answers>Size of droplets or particles affects how likely
they are to drift
Drift: Spray Pressure<correct answers>The stronger the pressure, the smaller the
droplets
Drift: Number of Spray Nozzles<correct answers>The more nozzles present, the
more likely drift will occur
Drift: Distance to target plant or turf<correct answers>The further the distance
between sprayer and target, the more increase in chances of drift
Control Chapter 5 Exam With Correct
ANSWERS 2025
By law, who must be protected from exposure during and after any pesticide
application?<correct answers>The public, pesticide handlers, and other
employees
How are people exposed to pesticides (4)<correct answers>1. Pesticide handling
activities
2. drifts
3. contact with treated surfaces
4. accidents
Who is mostly at risk for toxic exposure?<correct answers>1. People handling
pesticides (mixing and application)
2. People who repair or maintain equipment
What methods can be used to reduce exposure to toxic pesticides for employees?
<correct answers>1. regular cleaning of equipment
2. Proper protective equipment (PPE) ...clothing
3. Always read label
, Drift (def):<correct answers>that portion of the applied pesticide droplets or dust
that blows away from the intended application site while applying pesticides to
target plants or turf.
Factors that influence DRIFT:<correct answers>1. air movement (natural or
artificial)
2. application droplet or particle size
3. Spray pressure (for liquids)
4. Spray nozzles-number. placement, and configuration (for liquids)
5. distance that dust or droplets must travel
Drift caused by air movement:<correct answers>Never apply when wind
movement is above 10 mph
Drift: Droplet Size<correct answers>Size of droplets or particles affects how likely
they are to drift
Drift: Spray Pressure<correct answers>The stronger the pressure, the smaller the
droplets
Drift: Number of Spray Nozzles<correct answers>The more nozzles present, the
more likely drift will occur
Drift: Distance to target plant or turf<correct answers>The further the distance
between sprayer and target, the more increase in chances of drift
