Illinois Pesticide Applicator Tests Bundle Set

1. 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 2. 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 begi...

What is a pesticide Correct Answer-a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals. Pesticides are made up of Correct Answer-Active and inert ingredients AI Correct Answer-Active ingredient - chemical effective against pest Inert ingredi...

Spot Application Correct Answer-Treats only a portion of the total area and are used to control pests that are grouped or clustered. Band Application Correct Answer-treat only a narrow strip over alongside a row of desirable plants. Broadcast Application Correct Answer-Treats the entire area o...

Which factor should be considered when a pesticide fails to provide effective control of a pest? Correct Answer-All of the above Which of the following terms describes the type of control provided by dense, vigorous stand of turf grass that has been properly fertilized and mowed as a defense agai...

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 are...

IPM for Turf Correct Answer-keeping pests at a level low enough to avoid major damage First step of IPM for turf Correct Answer-developing and maintaining healthy turf healthy turf is obtained through Correct Answer-soil management, turfgrass selection, and proper culture desirable pH level...

various, economical, environmentally sound, socially acceptable Correct Answer-An integrated pest management program is based upon what factors? Economic threshhold Correct Answer-What is the number of pests that should be controlled to prevent economic damage from occurring? Economic Injury l...

Acidic Soil Correct Answer-A soil with pH value of less than 7.0 Active Ingredient Correct Answer-the portion of the pesticide formulation that is effective against the target Adjuvant Correct Answer-A chemical added to a pesticide formulation or mixture to modify the physical properties or en...

pest Correct Answer-any insect, mite, rodent,nematode, fungus, weed, or other plant or animal that is injurious to the health of humans, animals, or to the environment economic threshold Correct Answer-number of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control measures sh...

Other ways to reduce drift Correct Answer-1. use drift reduction adjuvants which increase droplet size ll pressure monitoring/ regulating devices 3. use weather meter fro specific data ase spray application rate. usually means using larger office size in nozzles which increases droplet size 5. u...