Illinois Pesticide Applicators Test Question Bank with Correct Answers

Illinois Pesticide Applicators Test
Question Bank with Correct Answers
A pesticide is defined as.... - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Any chemical used to destroy, prevent, or
control any form of life declared to be a 'pest'


Pesticide group: Herbicides? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Weeds


Pesticide group: Insecticides? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Insects


Pesticide group: Fungicides? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Fungi


Pesticide group: Miticides (acaricides)? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Mites, ticks


Pesticide group: Repellents - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Insects, vertebrates


What two general types of ingredients make up a pesticide formulation? - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>1)Active ingredient
2)Inert ingredient


What are the three common types of mixtures? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>1)Solutions
2)Suspensions
3)Emulsions


What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (SP- Soluble Powder)? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Forms a: SOLUTION
Agitation is: INITIAL
Abrasiveness is: NO

,Safety concerns: INHALING DUST


What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (W,WP-Wettable powder, WDG-Water dispersible granule, and DF- Dry flowable)? -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>Forms a: SUSPENSION
Agitation is: STRONG
Abrasiveness is: YES
Safety concerns: INHALING DUST


What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (G-granule)? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Forms a: APPLIED AS IS
Agitation: NA
Abrasiveness is: NA
Safety concerns: FEEDING BY BIRDS


What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (S-Solution)? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Forms a: SOLUTION
Agitation is: INITIAL
Abrasiveness is: NO
Safety concerns: NA


What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (E,EC- Emulsifiable concentrate)? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Forms a: EMULSION
Agitation is: SLIGHT
Abrasiveness is: NO
Safety Concerns: SKIN ABSORPTION, DEGRADATION OF PPE PUMP PARTS


What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (F,FL,L-Flowable or liquid)? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Forms a: SUSPENSION

, Agitation is: MODERATE
Abrasiveness is: YES
Safety concerns: MAY BE TOXIC TO BEES


What is an Adjuvant? What are the two types? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>A chemical that
modifies a pesticide's physical properties and/or enhances its performance.
1)Utility agent
2)Spray modifier


Utility agents - <CORRECT ANSWER >>-Aid mixing in the spray tank
-Ex) Compatibility agents, ph buffering agent, anti-foaming agents


Spray modifiers - <CORRECT ANSWER >>-Aid spray application & coverage


Drift reduction additives - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Increase droplet size and reduce drift


Surfactants - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Help individual spray droplets spread out on the treated
surface


Stickers - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Improve pesticide adherence to the treated surface


Penetrants - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Improve pesticide penetration into the treated surface


When mixing two or more pesticides in the same spray tank, what steps and considerations
should you take to ensure a successful tank-mix? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>A. Pesticide
compatibility
B. Are certain mixtures prohibited?
C. Consult technical staff (specialists or manufacturer)