Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Practice
Test
A highly soluble pesticide is....? - ANS-Poorly adsorbed and more likely to leach.
An individual who applies pesticides for any purpose on property other than that owned,
rented or leased by themselves or their employer is a ...? - ANS-Commercial For Hire Pesticide
Applicator.
Applicators of "restricted" use pesticides must keep records for two years of what? -
ANS-Product used, amount applied, size of area treated, crop, commodity and
location, date and name of applicator.
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - ANS-They have netted veins that are usually less
elongated than that of grass leaves.
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? - ANS-Yes,
your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
For treatment to be effective against perennial weeds? - ANS-Must use a translocated herbicide
to control vegetative reproductive structure
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ANS-The mixture may curdle, gel or
become sludge like.
How do you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization? - ANS-Check the
label, it often indicates.
How do you prevent back-siphoning of pesticide back into the water supply? - ANS-Keeping an
air gap or using anti-siphoning devices on garden hoses
How do you proper clean your nozzles? - ANS-Move to an area where it is safe and use a
nozzle brush to clean nozzles.
How many years must records of restricted pesticide applications be maintained? - ANS-2 years
How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANS-Every time you purchase the product
, How should you store herbicide? - ANS-Store downwind and downhill from houses, play areas
and ponds
Store away from human and livestock areas to avoid contamination in case of fire
Signs posted with a locked door
How should you transport herbicide? - ANS-Checks to make sure all containers are not leaking.
Do not transport with: Food
animal feed or animal supplies. Tie down and secure containers
How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization? - ANS-Check
the label, often indicates.
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them? -
ANS-Don't, dispose of them properly.
If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what should
you do? - ANS-Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be moved.
Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act require? - ANS-Placement of markers
immediately after application to lawn is made
Must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bees may carry them back to the hive
and poison the entire colony? - ANS-Microencapsulated herbicide
Pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater, why? - ANS-Low oxygen and light
conditions.
Pesticide failure can be caused by which of the following? - ANS-a) pest resistance
b) inappropriate rate of pesticide used
c) environmental factors unfavorable for pesticide activity
d)****all of the above****
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? - ANS-Noninfectious
Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - ANS-Identify the weed
(scouting)
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - ANS-To avoid adverse
effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... - ANS-"Worker Right-to-Know"
Test
A highly soluble pesticide is....? - ANS-Poorly adsorbed and more likely to leach.
An individual who applies pesticides for any purpose on property other than that owned,
rented or leased by themselves or their employer is a ...? - ANS-Commercial For Hire Pesticide
Applicator.
Applicators of "restricted" use pesticides must keep records for two years of what? -
ANS-Product used, amount applied, size of area treated, crop, commodity and
location, date and name of applicator.
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - ANS-They have netted veins that are usually less
elongated than that of grass leaves.
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? - ANS-Yes,
your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
For treatment to be effective against perennial weeds? - ANS-Must use a translocated herbicide
to control vegetative reproductive structure
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ANS-The mixture may curdle, gel or
become sludge like.
How do you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization? - ANS-Check the
label, it often indicates.
How do you prevent back-siphoning of pesticide back into the water supply? - ANS-Keeping an
air gap or using anti-siphoning devices on garden hoses
How do you proper clean your nozzles? - ANS-Move to an area where it is safe and use a
nozzle brush to clean nozzles.
How many years must records of restricted pesticide applications be maintained? - ANS-2 years
How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANS-Every time you purchase the product
, How should you store herbicide? - ANS-Store downwind and downhill from houses, play areas
and ponds
Store away from human and livestock areas to avoid contamination in case of fire
Signs posted with a locked door
How should you transport herbicide? - ANS-Checks to make sure all containers are not leaking.
Do not transport with: Food
animal feed or animal supplies. Tie down and secure containers
How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization? - ANS-Check
the label, often indicates.
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them? -
ANS-Don't, dispose of them properly.
If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what should
you do? - ANS-Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be moved.
Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act require? - ANS-Placement of markers
immediately after application to lawn is made
Must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bees may carry them back to the hive
and poison the entire colony? - ANS-Microencapsulated herbicide
Pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater, why? - ANS-Low oxygen and light
conditions.
Pesticide failure can be caused by which of the following? - ANS-a) pest resistance
b) inappropriate rate of pesticide used
c) environmental factors unfavorable for pesticide activity
d)****all of the above****
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? - ANS-Noninfectious
Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - ANS-Identify the weed
(scouting)
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - ANS-To avoid adverse
effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... - ANS-"Worker Right-to-Know"
