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ILLINOIS PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RIGHTS-OF-
WAY ILLINOIS PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RIGHTS-
OF-WAY| COMPREHENSIVE KEY QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
first step in weed control - correct-answer -identification of weed
broadleaf weeds - correct-answer -netted veins
narrowleaf weeds (grasses) - correct-answer -long, thin leaves with parallel veins
areas preferred by annuals - correct-answer -soil is disturbed or perennial plants
are spotty/poor
areas preferred by winter annuals - correct-answer -soil is disturbed in fall or left
exposed over winter
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areas preferred by biennials - correct-answer -areas not mowed or disturbed
areas preferred by perennials - correct-answer -areas with minimal soil
disturbance
how to calculate revolutions (n) needed calibrate spreader - correct-answer -4584
/ (spreader width x wheel diameter)
invert emulsions - correct-answer -water-soluble pesticide dispersed in oil-carrier;
forms large uniform droplets
How to find GPA for spray application with boomless nozzle - correct-answer -
(GPM x 495) / (MPH x SW)
SW - correct-answer -swath width
How to find GPM flow for nozzle flow rate for boomless nozzle - correct-answer -
(GPA x MPH x SW) / 495
ILLINOIS PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RIGHTS-OF-
WAY ILLINOIS PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RIGHTS-
OF-WAY| COMPREHENSIVE KEY QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
first step in weed control - correct-answer -identification of weed
broadleaf weeds - correct-answer -netted veins
narrowleaf weeds (grasses) - correct-answer -long, thin leaves with parallel veins
areas preferred by annuals - correct-answer -soil is disturbed or perennial plants
are spotty/poor
areas preferred by winter annuals - correct-answer -soil is disturbed in fall or left
exposed over winter
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areas preferred by biennials - correct-answer -areas not mowed or disturbed
areas preferred by perennials - correct-answer -areas with minimal soil
disturbance
how to calculate revolutions (n) needed calibrate spreader - correct-answer -4584
/ (spreader width x wheel diameter)
invert emulsions - correct-answer -water-soluble pesticide dispersed in oil-carrier;
forms large uniform droplets
How to find GPA for spray application with boomless nozzle - correct-answer -
(GPM x 495) / (MPH x SW)
SW - correct-answer -swath width
How to find GPM flow for nozzle flow rate for boomless nozzle - correct-answer -
(GPA x MPH x SW) / 495