Pesticide Application Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

These questions will help prepare you for the Pesticide Applicator License Exam. They cover a variety of topics found on the exam. While using with the Study Manual these answers will help give you an understanding of the important topics to cover.

Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true? - ANSWER-Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient "Do not breathe vapors or spray mists" is an example of a(n): - ANSWER-Specific action statement The LD50 and Carcinogenicity test results are found on the pesticide label. - ANSWER-False The capacity of a pesticide to cause short term (acute) or long term (chronic) injury is referred to as its: -...

The active ingredient in Tempo 20 WP is listed as β-Cyfluthrin, cyano-[4-fluoro-3-(phenoxy)phenyl]methyl] (1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate. What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? - ANSWER-The common name Why is it important to determine whether your pest plant is a monocot or a dicot? - ANSWER-This will help you select the appropriate herbicide The best time to treat an annual plant pest with an herbicide is when? - ANSWER-Before the plant reach...

What federal agency is responsible for enforcing FIFRA? - EPA FIFRA - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Federal law that provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide program. What statement about FIFRA is false? - State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA. Which statements about FIFRA are true? - Approve pesticide labels have the force of law. The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market. FIFRA regulat...

Pesticide Applicator's Exam Questions And Answers Compare selective and nonselective herbicides. - SELECTIVE: - only harm certain plants while leaving others unharmed - can damage desirable plants under weather stress or misapplication NONSELECTIVE: - toxic to most or all plants Compare the difference between acute, delayed, and allergic effects - ACUTE: - adverse effects of substance resulting from single exposure or multiple exposures over a SHORT period of time D...

Pesticide Application Test Study Guide Exam Q&A Persons who apply any restricted use pesticides for the production of an agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by themselves or their employers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Private applicator You mix and load pesticides for a pesticide dealer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Handler You apply pesticides for the local agricultural cooperative? - CORRECT ANSWERCommercial Applicator Which one of the following is NOT true? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exams for certi...

Active Ingredient (a.i.) - A chemical in a pesticide product that affects or controls the target pest Acute Effects - Illnesses or injuries that appear soon (within 24 hours) after exposure to a pesticide or combination of pesticides Allergic Effects - Harmful effects, such as a skin rash or asthma, that some people develop when exposed to a substance that does not cause the same reaction in others Brand Name - The trademarked name given to a pesticide product by the manufacturer. It ofte...

Active Ingredient (a.i.) - A chemical in a pesticide product that affects or controls the target pest. Application Rate - The amount of pesticide applied to a given area. Band Application - Application of a pesticide to a long, narrow strip (ex. over or between crop rows). Broadcast Application - Uniform application of a pesticide to a wide or large area. Calibrate - To measure the delivery rate and distribution of application equipment; to adjust application equipment so the desired amou...

Pesticide Test Practice Questions And Verified Correct Answers Selective herbicide - ANSWER : Control certain types of plants, especially with other plant Pesticide Misuse - ANSWER : -Not using a pesticide according to label directions -using a pesticide not registered for sale or use in MN -applying without a license -applying in a endangering way to animals/ppl/environment MDA - ANSWER : MN Department of Agriculture FIFRA - ANSWER : Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentic...