General Standards and Right of Way Practice Test: Illinois Pesticide

General Standards and Right of Way Practice Test: Illinois Pesticide Goal of IPM - ANS To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment Economic threshold - ANS # of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control should begin Insects - ANS 3 pairs of jointed legs Incomplete life cycle - ANS Egg, nymph, adult Noninfectious disease - ANS Generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions Scouting - ANS First step in planning a successful weed control program Biennial weed - ANS Germinate in the spring, develops root system, and rosette Active ingredient - ANS Part of pesticide that kills WP+H2O needs? - ANS Agitation Surfactants - ANS Decreases the surface tension of H2O; allows water carrier to spread over surface Can you mix 2 pesticides? - ANS Yes. Make sure they retain properties Non-compatible? - ANS Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge Preharvest interval - ANS (IPM) amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed What is on every label? - ANS Keep out of reach of children Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? - ANS Applicators (or those with their permission)