CORE Pesticide

ORNAMENTAL / TURF PESTICIDE APPLICATOR’S LICENCE EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 12 1. What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management?: 1.)PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants,using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good matchbetween the plant and the site) 2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whetherthe damage to a particula...

What pesticide handling activites pose a threat to ground water or endangered species? correct answer: ALL.. mixing, loading, applying, equipment cleaning, storage, transportation, and spill cleanup. Why is the location of your pesticide use site the main factor in determining if you need to take special action to protect endangered species or ground water. correct answer: only in areas where endangered species live or are being introduce and in areas where ground water is likely to be cont...

Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pesticide management method? correct answer: Mechanical Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method? a) biological b) mechanical c) physical/environmental modification d) regulatory pest control correct answer: c) physical/environmental modification Making use of plant varieties that are naturall...

A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision is a _____ pesticide. a. general-use b. restricted-use c. special review d. stop sale correct answer: b A private applicator may be a a. farmer b. nursery operator c. Christmas tree grower d. All/Any of the above correct answer: d To become recertified, you can a. Retake the certification exams b. Complete the required continuing education classes for recert...

Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pesticide management method? correct answer: Mechanical Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management method? correct answer: Genetic Which of the statements about biological control is true? a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control b) Biological control involves importing ex...

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing FIFRA? correct answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Which statement about FIFRA is false? correct answer: State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA Facts from FIFRA correct answer: -approved pesticide labels have the force of law -the EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market. -FIFRA regulates the registration and licensing of pesticide products. Which regulatory agenc...