MN Pesticide Applicator Exam Questions & Answers 100% Correct
Question : What is a drawback of heavy dependence on
pesticide use?
- it is extremely expensive
- pest resistance
- it negatively affects crop yields
- none of the above
Correct answer: b) pest resistance
Question : ----- are pesticides that are either naturally derived
or synthesized.
- chemical controls
- biologic controls
- natural controls
- applied controls
Correct answer: a) chemical controls
Question : Continual use of the same pesticide can lead to?
- pesticide resistance
- loss of public support
- lower cost to treat invasive species
- damage to crops
Correct answer: a) pesticide resistance
Question : Which statement is true of IPM?
- pesticides can be ineffective
b) IPM can save money
c) IPM helps to keep a balanced ecosystem
- all of the above
Correct answer: d) all of the above
Question : Sealing cracks in a building is an example of what
type of mechanical control?
- trapping
- exclusion
- cultivation
- cultural
Correct answer: b) exclusion
Question : To be successful, a pest management program
must start with?
- selecting the right pesticide for the situation
- a plan to eradicate any invasive species
- a plan to suppress invasive pests
- the proper identification of the pest to be controlled
Correct answer: d) the proper identification of the pest to be
controlled
Question : What agency is responsible for registering
pesticide products for use in the USA?
a) The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
- the US Department of Agriculture
- the US Food and Drug Administration
d) The US Fish and Wildlife Service
Correct answer: a) The EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency)
Question : Under FIFRA, all pesticides are classified
according to their hazards, the two main classifications are?
a) Unclassified Use and Restricted Use
b) Hazardous Use and Precautionary Use
c) Restricted Use and Unrestricted Use
d) None of the above
Correct answer: a) Unclassified Use and Restricted Use
Question : ----- is the maximum pesticide residue limit that
may legally remain on treated crops sold for food.