Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator
Practice Test Questions and
Answers…Grade A+
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... ✔✔To avoid adverse effects
on humans, wildlife and the environment
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 begin? ✔✔Economic Threshold
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? ✔✔Noninfectious
Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is ✔✔Identify the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how ✔✔They have netted veins that are usually less
elongated than that of grass leaves.
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of
leaves called a rosette? ✔✔Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? ✔✔Active ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... ✔✔agitation
, What do Surfactants do? ✔✔Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water carrier to
spread over the
surface.
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? ✔✔Yes,
your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? ✔✔The mixture may curdle, gel or become
sludge like.
The pre-harvest interval is the? ✔✔Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been
sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? ✔✔Keep out of Reach of Children.
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? ✔✔Certified Applicators or persons under their
direct supervision.
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear?
✔✔Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label? ✔✔Every time you purchase the product
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... ✔✔"Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? ✔✔When a pesticide mixed with
oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
Practice Test Questions and
Answers…Grade A+
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... ✔✔To avoid adverse effects
on humans, wildlife and the environment
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 begin? ✔✔Economic Threshold
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? ✔✔Noninfectious
Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is ✔✔Identify the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how ✔✔They have netted veins that are usually less
elongated than that of grass leaves.
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of
leaves called a rosette? ✔✔Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? ✔✔Active ingredient
What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... ✔✔agitation
, What do Surfactants do? ✔✔Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water carrier to
spread over the
surface.
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? ✔✔Yes,
your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? ✔✔The mixture may curdle, gel or become
sludge like.
The pre-harvest interval is the? ✔✔Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been
sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? ✔✔Keep out of Reach of Children.
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? ✔✔Certified Applicators or persons under their
direct supervision.
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear?
✔✔Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label? ✔✔Every time you purchase the product
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... ✔✔"Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? ✔✔When a pesticide mixed with
oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
