Applicator Test For Illinois, General

Applicator Test For Illinois, General Standards __ Questions & Answers

• The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... Correct Ans -

To avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment

• 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 Ans - Economic Threshold

• What can be said about insects? Correct Ans - They have three pairs of jointed

legs.

• Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - Noninfectious Disease

• The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? Correct Ans -

Identify the weed (scouting)

• Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? Correct Ans - 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 cluster of

leaves called a rosette? Correct Ans - Biennial

• The part of the pesticide that kills is the? Correct Ans - Active ingredient
• Wettable powders when mixed with water.... Correct Ans - Require agitation
• What do Surfactants do? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.

• How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? Correct Ans - The mixture

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• How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator must retest?

Correct Ans - 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 Ans - Amount of time that a crop can be

harvested after it has been sprayed.

• Which of the following is on every label? Correct Ans - Keep out of Reach of

Children.

• Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - Precautionary Statement.

• How often should you read the pesticide label? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - "Worker Right-to-Know"

• Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? Correct Ans -

When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream the results can be fatal.

• If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them?

Correct Ans - Don't, dispose of them properly.

• When filling rinsing draining and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should

have? Correct Ans - A wash pad wash rack or concrete apron with a well designed sump to catch contaminated water.

• What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? Correct Ans - Dilute excess

and reapply to area but do not exceed label rates for area.

• What is a major concern of drift? Correct Ans - Off target damage to vegetation

and people.

• Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a

pesticide? Correct Ans - a) The label is a legal document

b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label

c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the label

--d) All of the above

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