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MN Pesticide Applicators Cat J: (Latest
2025/ 2026 Update) Exam Review|
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| All Units Covered| Grade A+
QUESTION
Describe what areas/sites an applicator with the natural area, forestry, and
rights-of-way certification can treat
Answer:
Certified to treat vegetation plus emergent vegetation exposed above water
or found in natural areas, forest, and rights-of-way.
QUESTION
Describe the type of work that requires a natural area, forestry, and rights-
of-way certification
Answer:
Natural areas, managed to protect existing species, or restore native plant
communities to a more natural state
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Right of ways, maintain facilities and structures such as power lines and
outages to prevent possible problems which include power outages
Forestry, THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ABORICULTURE, but is limited to
silviculture which the establishing and managing of forest.
QUESTION
On a drawing, ID different plant types, such as terrestrial, submergent,
floating-leaved and emergent
Answer:
Emergent plants/vegetation are plants that are rooted in the sediment with
most of its parts into above the waterline
Floating plants are plants rooted in the lake bottom, but leaves and flowers
float on the surface.
Submergent vegetation are plants that have stems or leaves growing
entirely below the surface of the water as water levels fluctuate
Terrestrial plants are living or growing on dry land
QUESTION
Using labels, distinguish between herbicide approved for terrestrial vs.
aquatic emergent plant sites of application
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Answer:
READ THE LABEL, see what site the herbicide is allowed to be applied.
Herbicides can be used for either terrestrial, aquatic or both sites. As a Cat.
J applicator you can not apply chemical directly to surface water, but you
can apply DEPENDENT OF LABEL to areas that have temporary surface
water like snow or ice.
QUESTION
Identify the areas on a label where you should check for restrictions or
special instructions for aquatic uses
Answer:
Product Use and Restrictions, species for treatment, and Use sites and
Wetland sites in forest and non-crop Areas
QUESTION
Determine the appropriate products to use for the intended site of
application
Answer:
READ THE LABEL, look for the information that is related to what you are
trying to treat.
MN Pesticide Applicators Cat J: (Latest
2025/ 2026 Update) Exam Review|
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| All Units Covered| Grade A+
QUESTION
Describe what areas/sites an applicator with the natural area, forestry, and
rights-of-way certification can treat
Answer:
Certified to treat vegetation plus emergent vegetation exposed above water
or found in natural areas, forest, and rights-of-way.
QUESTION
Describe the type of work that requires a natural area, forestry, and rights-
of-way certification
Answer:
Natural areas, managed to protect existing species, or restore native plant
communities to a more natural state
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Right of ways, maintain facilities and structures such as power lines and
outages to prevent possible problems which include power outages
Forestry, THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ABORICULTURE, but is limited to
silviculture which the establishing and managing of forest.
QUESTION
On a drawing, ID different plant types, such as terrestrial, submergent,
floating-leaved and emergent
Answer:
Emergent plants/vegetation are plants that are rooted in the sediment with
most of its parts into above the waterline
Floating plants are plants rooted in the lake bottom, but leaves and flowers
float on the surface.
Submergent vegetation are plants that have stems or leaves growing
entirely below the surface of the water as water levels fluctuate
Terrestrial plants are living or growing on dry land
QUESTION
Using labels, distinguish between herbicide approved for terrestrial vs.
aquatic emergent plant sites of application
, 1
Answer:
READ THE LABEL, see what site the herbicide is allowed to be applied.
Herbicides can be used for either terrestrial, aquatic or both sites. As a Cat.
J applicator you can not apply chemical directly to surface water, but you
can apply DEPENDENT OF LABEL to areas that have temporary surface
water like snow or ice.
QUESTION
Identify the areas on a label where you should check for restrictions or
special instructions for aquatic uses
Answer:
Product Use and Restrictions, species for treatment, and Use sites and
Wetland sites in forest and non-crop Areas
QUESTION
Determine the appropriate products to use for the intended site of
application
Answer:
READ THE LABEL, look for the information that is related to what you are
trying to treat.
