Pest Control Applicator Study
Guide
What is the key to effective pest control - ANSWERCorrect identification
Define metamorphosis - ANSWERchange through which insects and insect-like
organisms pass in their growth from egg to adult
Complete metamorphosis stages are: - ANSWEREgg-Larva-Pupa-Adult
Poisons that act only when the pest touches them are known as: - ANSWERContact
poisons
Pesticides that will remain active for a long period of time after their application: -
ANSWERPersistant poisons
What are biological agents such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses known as? -
ANSWERPathogens
, Chemicals that are transported in the sap or the blood from the application site to another
plant part or animal part are: - ANSWERSystemic pesticides
The chemical in a pesticide product that controls the target pest is: - ANSWERActive
ingredient
The process of measuring and adjusting the amount of pesticide that application
equipment will apply to the target area is: - ANSWERCalibration
How do you find the area of a triangle? - ANSWERBxH ÷2
How do you find the area of a rectangle? - ANSWERLxW
What pump is used for high volume, not self-priming and is good for abrasive
formulations? - ANSWERCentrifugal
Which nozzle is used on handgun sprayers for spot treatments and crack and crevice
treatment? - ANSWERSolid stream nozzle
, Application of a pesticide to a strip over or along a crop row is: - ANSWERBand
application
When calculating it is important that you: - ANSWERDetermine the actual speed
Uniform applications of a pesticide over an entire area is known as: -
ANSWERBroadcast application
Shipment of pesticides and other dangerous substances are regulated by: -
ANSWERDepartment of Transportation (DOT)
Pests that are nearly always present and require regular control are: -
ANSWERContinuous pests
Another name that the EPA recognizes as a substitue for the chemical name: -
ANSWERCommon name
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which pest
management method? - ANSWERMechanical control
Guide
What is the key to effective pest control - ANSWERCorrect identification
Define metamorphosis - ANSWERchange through which insects and insect-like
organisms pass in their growth from egg to adult
Complete metamorphosis stages are: - ANSWEREgg-Larva-Pupa-Adult
Poisons that act only when the pest touches them are known as: - ANSWERContact
poisons
Pesticides that will remain active for a long period of time after their application: -
ANSWERPersistant poisons
What are biological agents such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses known as? -
ANSWERPathogens
, Chemicals that are transported in the sap or the blood from the application site to another
plant part or animal part are: - ANSWERSystemic pesticides
The chemical in a pesticide product that controls the target pest is: - ANSWERActive
ingredient
The process of measuring and adjusting the amount of pesticide that application
equipment will apply to the target area is: - ANSWERCalibration
How do you find the area of a triangle? - ANSWERBxH ÷2
How do you find the area of a rectangle? - ANSWERLxW
What pump is used for high volume, not self-priming and is good for abrasive
formulations? - ANSWERCentrifugal
Which nozzle is used on handgun sprayers for spot treatments and crack and crevice
treatment? - ANSWERSolid stream nozzle
, Application of a pesticide to a strip over or along a crop row is: - ANSWERBand
application
When calculating it is important that you: - ANSWERDetermine the actual speed
Uniform applications of a pesticide over an entire area is known as: -
ANSWERBroadcast application
Shipment of pesticides and other dangerous substances are regulated by: -
ANSWERDepartment of Transportation (DOT)
Pests that are nearly always present and require regular control are: -
ANSWERContinuous pests
Another name that the EPA recognizes as a substitue for the chemical name: -
ANSWERCommon name
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which pest
management method? - ANSWERMechanical control
