WISCONSIN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM STUDY GUIDE |
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In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the
_____ at the beginning of the chapter because they are what the exam is
based on - CORRECT ANSWER- Learning objectives
In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the
learning objectives nor will they appear on the certification exam. These
sections are - CORRECT ANSWER- The 'gray boxes'
_____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which
can help identify the pest causing the problem. - CORRECT
ANSWER- The mouthpart
Insects are different from ticks because - CORRECT ANSWER- Ticks
have more legs and fewer body regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by -
CORRECT ANSWER- Temperature
,The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete
metamorphosis - CORRECT ANSWER- egg, larvae, pupae, adult
One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - CORRECT ANSWER-
Repeatedly exposing a pest population to the selection pressure of
insecticides can lead to resistance
What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like
the adult insect? - CORRECT ANSWER- Simple metamorphosis
The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the
adult is to _____. - CORRECT ANSWER- Feed, reproduce
A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food
supply for insects that attack it known as a - CORRECT ANSWER-
Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - CORRECT ANSWER-
Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants
except those - CORRECT ANSWER- that were put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination -
CORRECT ANSWER- Broadleaf
,The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is -
CORRECT ANSWER- Timing of application
Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide
the desired weed control - CORRECT ANSWER- Without adequate
irrigation or rainfall
What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur - CORRECT
ANSWER- Time, pathogen, environment, host
Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease -
CORRECT ANSWER- Fungi
If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is
acting as a _____, therefore _____ - CORRECT ANSWER- Protectant,
must be on the plant surface prior to the fungal spores germination or
even being present
If treating with a fungicide during times when diseases outbreak is
likely, intervals between applications must be 'tightened up' -
CORRECT ANSWER- That application should be shortened but never
closer than the minimum interval listed on the label.
, As an alternative to spraying we should consider using _____ first. -
CORRECT ANSWER- Resistant varieties
Before using strychnine bait to control ground squirrels, what must you
do? - CORRECT ANSWER- Obtain a use permit from the DNR
This pest is concealed under a mantle of snow during winter and girdles
roots and stems which can kill or severely injure trees - CORRECT
ANSWER- Meadow mice
The broad category used to kill insects, weeds, fungi, mice, or other
critters is - CORRECT ANSWER- Pesticides
Organic pesticides refer to - CORRECT ANSWER- Being a product
that is derived from elemental carbon
What type of pesticides consist of bacteria, viruses, and fungi which tend
to be highly specific in what target pests they attack - CORRECT
ANSWER- Microbial pesticides
Why do pests often develop resistance to different pesticides that are
from the same class - CORRECT ANSWER- Because they effect the
pest in the same way
TURF & LANDSCAPE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS| LATEST
UPDATE
In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the
_____ at the beginning of the chapter because they are what the exam is
based on - CORRECT ANSWER- Learning objectives
In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the
learning objectives nor will they appear on the certification exam. These
sections are - CORRECT ANSWER- The 'gray boxes'
_____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which
can help identify the pest causing the problem. - CORRECT
ANSWER- The mouthpart
Insects are different from ticks because - CORRECT ANSWER- Ticks
have more legs and fewer body regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by -
CORRECT ANSWER- Temperature
,The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete
metamorphosis - CORRECT ANSWER- egg, larvae, pupae, adult
One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - CORRECT ANSWER-
Repeatedly exposing a pest population to the selection pressure of
insecticides can lead to resistance
What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like
the adult insect? - CORRECT ANSWER- Simple metamorphosis
The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the
adult is to _____. - CORRECT ANSWER- Feed, reproduce
A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food
supply for insects that attack it known as a - CORRECT ANSWER-
Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - CORRECT ANSWER-
Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants
except those - CORRECT ANSWER- that were put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination -
CORRECT ANSWER- Broadleaf
,The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is -
CORRECT ANSWER- Timing of application
Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide
the desired weed control - CORRECT ANSWER- Without adequate
irrigation or rainfall
What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur - CORRECT
ANSWER- Time, pathogen, environment, host
Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease -
CORRECT ANSWER- Fungi
If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is
acting as a _____, therefore _____ - CORRECT ANSWER- Protectant,
must be on the plant surface prior to the fungal spores germination or
even being present
If treating with a fungicide during times when diseases outbreak is
likely, intervals between applications must be 'tightened up' -
CORRECT ANSWER- That application should be shortened but never
closer than the minimum interval listed on the label.
, As an alternative to spraying we should consider using _____ first. -
CORRECT ANSWER- Resistant varieties
Before using strychnine bait to control ground squirrels, what must you
do? - CORRECT ANSWER- Obtain a use permit from the DNR
This pest is concealed under a mantle of snow during winter and girdles
roots and stems which can kill or severely injure trees - CORRECT
ANSWER- Meadow mice
The broad category used to kill insects, weeds, fungi, mice, or other
critters is - CORRECT ANSWER- Pesticides
Organic pesticides refer to - CORRECT ANSWER- Being a product
that is derived from elemental carbon
What type of pesticides consist of bacteria, viruses, and fungi which tend
to be highly specific in what target pests they attack - CORRECT
ANSWER- Microbial pesticides
Why do pests often develop resistance to different pesticides that are
from the same class - CORRECT ANSWER- Because they effect the
pest in the same way
