General Standards and Right of Way Practice Test Illinois
Pesticide questions and answers with solutions
Goal of IPM - ANSWER To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and
the environment
Economic threshold - ANSWER # of pests per plant or the amount of
damage to a plant at which point control should begin
Insects - ANSWER 3 pairs of jointed legs
Incomplete life cycle - ANSWER Egg, nymph, adult
Noninfectious disease - ANSWER Generally the result of unfavorable
growing conditions
Scouting - ANSWER First step in planning a successful weed control
program
Biennial weed - ANSWER Germinate in the spring, develops root system,
and rosette
Active ingredient - ANSWER Part of pesticide that kills
, WP+H2O needs? - ANSWER Agitation
Surfactants - ANSWER Decreases the surface tension of H2O; allows
water carrier to spread over surface
Can you mix 2 pesticides? - ANSWER Yes. Make sure they retain
properties
Non-compatible? - ANSWER Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge
Preharvest interval - ANSWER (IPM) amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed
What is on every label? - ANSWER Keep out of reach of children
Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? - ANSWER Applicators (or
those with their permission)
Precautionary Statement - ANSWER Where you can find listed the min.
PPE
How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWER Every time
purchased
Pesticide questions and answers with solutions
Goal of IPM - ANSWER To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and
the environment
Economic threshold - ANSWER # of pests per plant or the amount of
damage to a plant at which point control should begin
Insects - ANSWER 3 pairs of jointed legs
Incomplete life cycle - ANSWER Egg, nymph, adult
Noninfectious disease - ANSWER Generally the result of unfavorable
growing conditions
Scouting - ANSWER First step in planning a successful weed control
program
Biennial weed - ANSWER Germinate in the spring, develops root system,
and rosette
Active ingredient - ANSWER Part of pesticide that kills
, WP+H2O needs? - ANSWER Agitation
Surfactants - ANSWER Decreases the surface tension of H2O; allows
water carrier to spread over surface
Can you mix 2 pesticides? - ANSWER Yes. Make sure they retain
properties
Non-compatible? - ANSWER Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge
Preharvest interval - ANSWER (IPM) amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed
What is on every label? - ANSWER Keep out of reach of children
Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? - ANSWER Applicators (or
those with their permission)
Precautionary Statement - ANSWER Where you can find listed the min.
PPE
How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWER Every time
purchased
