Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide (100% CORRECT WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION)

The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but... - CORRECT ANSWERS To avoid adverse effects on human, wildlife, and the environment (The question is something like the above but not the exact wording) 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Economic Threshold What can be said about insects? - CORRECT ANSWERS They have three pairs of jointed legs Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - CORRECT ANSWERS Egg, nymph, and adult The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc...? - CORRECT ANSWERS Noninfectious Disease The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - CORRECT ANSWERS Identify the weed (scouting) Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 of leaves called a rosette? - CORRECT ANSWERS Biennial The part of the pesticide that kills is the - CORRECT ANSWERS Active ingredient Wettable powders when mixed with water... - CORRECT ANSWERS Require agitation What do Surfactants do? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Yes, your responsibility is to make sure they retain their properties How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - CORRECT ANSWERS The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? - CORRECT ANSWERS Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted The pre-harvest interval is the? - CORRECT ANSWERS Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed Which of the following is on every label? - CORRECT ANSWERS Keep out of Reach of Children Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Precautionary Statement How often should you read the pesticide label? - CORRECT ANSWERS Every time you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through dissemination of information... - CORRECT ANSWERS "Worker Right-to-Know" Which of the following dermal exposure is the most serious? - CORRECT ANSWERS When a pesticide mixed with OIL crosses skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the result can be fatal