General Standards and Right of Way
Practice Test; Illinois Pesticide
Questions and Answers
Goal of IPM - <CORRECT ANSWER >>To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the
environment
Economic threshold - <CORRECT ANSWER >># of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a
plant at which point control should begin
Insects - <CORRECT ANSWER >>3 pairs of jointed legs
Incomplete life cycle - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Egg, nymph, adult
Noninfectious disease - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Generally the result of unfavorable growing
conditions
Scouting - <CORRECT ANSWER >>First step in planning a successful weed control program
Biennial weed - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Germinate in the spring, develops root system, and
rosette
Active ingredient - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Part of pesticide that kills
WP+H2O needs? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Agitation
Surfactants - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Decreases the surface tension of H2O; allows water carrier
to spread over surface
, Can you mix 2 pesticides? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Yes. Make sure they retain properties
Non-compatible? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge
Preharvest interval - <CORRECT ANSWER >>(IPM) amount of time that a crop can be harvested
after it has been sprayed
What is on every label? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Keep out of reach of children
Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Applicators (or those with
their permission)
Precautionary Statement - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Where you can find listed the min. PPE
How often should you read the pesticide label? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Every time purchased
"Worker Right to Know" - <CORRECT ANSWER >>OSHA
Most serious dermal exposure - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Pesticide mixed with oil crosses skin into
blood stream
How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on them? - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>DONT. Throw away.
Best way to get rid of excess chemical? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Dilute excess and reapply to
area
Major concern of drift - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Off target damage to plants and people
Practice Test; Illinois Pesticide
Questions and Answers
Goal of IPM - <CORRECT ANSWER >>To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the
environment
Economic threshold - <CORRECT ANSWER >># of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a
plant at which point control should begin
Insects - <CORRECT ANSWER >>3 pairs of jointed legs
Incomplete life cycle - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Egg, nymph, adult
Noninfectious disease - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Generally the result of unfavorable growing
conditions
Scouting - <CORRECT ANSWER >>First step in planning a successful weed control program
Biennial weed - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Germinate in the spring, develops root system, and
rosette
Active ingredient - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Part of pesticide that kills
WP+H2O needs? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Agitation
Surfactants - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Decreases the surface tension of H2O; allows water carrier
to spread over surface
, Can you mix 2 pesticides? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Yes. Make sure they retain properties
Non-compatible? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge
Preharvest interval - <CORRECT ANSWER >>(IPM) amount of time that a crop can be harvested
after it has been sprayed
What is on every label? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Keep out of reach of children
Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Applicators (or those with
their permission)
Precautionary Statement - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Where you can find listed the min. PPE
How often should you read the pesticide label? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Every time purchased
"Worker Right to Know" - <CORRECT ANSWER >>OSHA
Most serious dermal exposure - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Pesticide mixed with oil crosses skin into
blood stream
How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on them? - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>DONT. Throw away.
Best way to get rid of excess chemical? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Dilute excess and reapply to
area
Major concern of drift - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Off target damage to plants and people
