Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Practice
Test Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - Correct
answer-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? - Correct answer-Economic
Threshold
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? -
Correct answer-Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - Correct answer-
Identify the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - Correct answer-They have netted veins
that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
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, This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing
cluster of
leaves called a rosette? - Correct answer-Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - Correct answer-Active ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... - Correct answer-
agitation
What do Surfactants do? - Correct answer-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?
- Correct answer-Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - Correct answer-The mixture
may curdle, gel or become sludge like.
The pre-harvest interval is the? - Correct answer-Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? - Correct answer-Keep out of Reach of
Children.
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Test Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - Correct
answer-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? - Correct answer-Economic
Threshold
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? -
Correct answer-Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is - Correct answer-
Identify the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how - Correct answer-They have netted veins
that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
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, This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing
cluster of
leaves called a rosette? - Correct answer-Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - Correct answer-Active ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... - Correct answer-
agitation
What do Surfactants do? - Correct answer-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?
- Correct answer-Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - Correct answer-The mixture
may curdle, gel or become sludge like.
The pre-harvest interval is the? - Correct answer-Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? - Correct answer-Keep out of Reach of
Children.
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