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ORNAMENTAL AND TURF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
How to prevent ground and surface water contamination. - ANSWER- Conservative application of non-persistent pesticides with high adsorption using well calibrated equipment.
Water that is trapped above the bedrock and the water table in pores of sand or gravel. - ANSWER- Aquifer
The amount of an ingested substance that kills 50 percent of a test sample. - ANSWER- LD50
The lethal concentration required to kill 50% of the test population. - ANSWER- LC50
Operating pesticide chemicals through an irrigation system. - ANSWER- Chemigation
Distinguishing characteristic of a Japanese Beetle grub. - ANSWER- V-shaped rastral pattern 1 / 3
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Distinguishing characteristics of a European Chaffer grub. - ANSWER- Y-shaped anal slit and parallel rows of rasteral spines.
Ability of soil to hold pesticides. - ANSWER- Adsorption
Device that prevents backflow in liquid pesticide equipment. - ANSWER- Anti-Siphon Device
Increased adsorption and decreased leaching potential. - ANSWER- The effect that organic matter has on groundwater contamination.
Ability of chemicals to wash through soils. - ANSWER- Leaching
Liquid formulation that contains insoluble solid particles which can wear down pumps and nozzles. - ANSWER- Flowable/Liquid
Areas where water infiltrates into groundwater. - ANSWER- Recharge Areas
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One or more men within speaking distance working with one piece of equipment exceeding 3 gallons liquid or 25lbs dry material. - ANSWER- NH Code of Admin Rules definition of a "crew"
Using mechanical pest control methods such as plowing soil to destroy weeds. - ANSWER- Cultivation
Passing grade for pesticide applicator exam in NH. - ANSWER- 60
Type of pesticide formulation that consists of liquid droplets dispersed inside of another liquid. - ANSWER- Emulsifiable Concentrate
Appropriate PPE for application of large amounts of pesticides over long periods of time. - ANSWER- Chemical-Resistant Rubber Suit
Required for applying pesticides near public watersheds. - ANSWER- Special Permit
Movement of pesticides beyond the intended target. - ANSWER- Drift
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