WISCONSIN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM 2025-
2026ACTUAL EXAM 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
✅ Key Features
• 170 real exam-based questions with verified correct answers.
• Detailed explanations/rationales for every answer.
• Newest 2025–2026 edition, aligned with Wisconsin state requirements.
• Verified accuracy and graded A+ quality.
• Comprehensive coverage: pesticide safety, handling, storage, application
methods, environmental protection, and regulations.
🎯 Who This Resource Is For
• Candidates preparing for the Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam.
• Learners seeking detailed practice with rationales to reinforce understanding.
• Educators and trainers needing a dependable study resource.
• Applicators aiming to build exam confidence, accuracy, and certification success.
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 - 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 - answer-The 'gray boxes'
_____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help identify the pest
causing the problem. - answer-The mouthpart
Insects are different from ticks because - answer-Ticks have more legs and fewer body regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by - answer-Temperature
The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis - answer-egg, larvae,
pupae, adult
,One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - 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? - answerSimple
metamorphosis
The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____. - 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 - answer-Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - answer-Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those - answer-that were
put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination - answer-Broadleaf
The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is - answer-Timing of application
Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide the desired weed control -
answer-Without adequate irrigation or rainfall
What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur - answer-Time, pathogen, environment, host
Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease - answer-Fungi
If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is acting as a _____, therefore _____ -
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' - 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. - answer-Resistant varieties
Before using strychnine bait to control ground squirrels, what must you do? - 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 - answer-Meadow mice
The broad category used to kill insects, weeds, fungi, mice, or other critters is - answer-Pesticides
Organic pesticides refer to - 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 - answer-Microbial pesticides
Why do pests often develop resistance to different pesticides that are from the same class - answer-
Because they effect the pest in the same way
A given pesticide's active ingredient will _____ - answer-Always have the same common name
What type of insecticide is successful due to entertaining an insect's outer membranes and infecting the
respiratory tubes - answer-Contact poison
What type of pesticide moves within the plant - answer-Systemic
What herbicide characteristic is most desired if you need to control a perennial weed like dandelion
without damaging the surrounding plants - answer-Narrow spectrum
2026ACTUAL EXAM 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
✅ Key Features
• 170 real exam-based questions with verified correct answers.
• Detailed explanations/rationales for every answer.
• Newest 2025–2026 edition, aligned with Wisconsin state requirements.
• Verified accuracy and graded A+ quality.
• Comprehensive coverage: pesticide safety, handling, storage, application
methods, environmental protection, and regulations.
🎯 Who This Resource Is For
• Candidates preparing for the Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam.
• Learners seeking detailed practice with rationales to reinforce understanding.
• Educators and trainers needing a dependable study resource.
• Applicators aiming to build exam confidence, accuracy, and certification success.
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 - 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 - answer-The 'gray boxes'
_____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help identify the pest
causing the problem. - answer-The mouthpart
Insects are different from ticks because - answer-Ticks have more legs and fewer body regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by - answer-Temperature
The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis - answer-egg, larvae,
pupae, adult
,One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - 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? - answerSimple
metamorphosis
The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____. - 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 - answer-Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - answer-Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those - answer-that were
put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination - answer-Broadleaf
The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is - answer-Timing of application
Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide the desired weed control -
answer-Without adequate irrigation or rainfall
What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur - answer-Time, pathogen, environment, host
Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease - answer-Fungi
If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is acting as a _____, therefore _____ -
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' - 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. - answer-Resistant varieties
Before using strychnine bait to control ground squirrels, what must you do? - 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 - answer-Meadow mice
The broad category used to kill insects, weeds, fungi, mice, or other critters is - answer-Pesticides
Organic pesticides refer to - 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 - answer-Microbial pesticides
Why do pests often develop resistance to different pesticides that are from the same class - answer-
Because they effect the pest in the same way
A given pesticide's active ingredient will _____ - answer-Always have the same common name
What type of insecticide is successful due to entertaining an insect's outer membranes and infecting the
respiratory tubes - answer-Contact poison
What type of pesticide moves within the plant - answer-Systemic
What herbicide characteristic is most desired if you need to control a perennial weed like dandelion
without damaging the surrounding plants - answer-Narrow spectrum
