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WISCONSIN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
PRACTICE TEST AND STUDY GUIDE
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What type of pesticides consist of bacteria, viruses, and fungi which tend to be highly specific in what target pests they attack ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Microbial pesticides Why do pests often develop resistance to different pesticides that are from the same class ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Because they effect the pest in the same way A given pesticide's active ingredient will _____ ------CORRECT ANSWER--- ---------Always have the same common name What type of insecticide is successful due to entertaining an insect's outer membranes and infecting the respiratory tubes ------CORRECT ANSWER-- ----------Contact poison What type of pesticide moves within the plant ------CORRECT ANSWER---- --------Systemic
What herbicide characteristic is most desired if you need to control a perennial weed like dandelion without damaging the surrounding plants -----
- CORRECT ANSWER------------Narrow spectrum In order to make handling and application of a pesticide safer, easier, and more effective the manufacturer mixes _____ ------CORRECT ANSWER---- --------Inert ingredients Different formulations are created for the same pesticide, why do manufacturers do this ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Different formulations are more effective in different situations In order to maintain _____ in suspension this formulation requires constant and vigorous agitation ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Wettable powder (WP) A wetting agent added to a pesticide formulation is an example of a(n) _____ ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Adjuvant If a pesticide's benefit outweighs its risk only when a trained person is using ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Restricted-use A for hire applicator must renew their individual commercial applicator license every ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Year
The signal words 'caution', 'warning', and 'danger' found on a pesticide label indicate ------CORRECT ANSWER------------the relative toxicity of the pesticide What work habit increases your risk of pesticide exposure ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Touching treated plants or soil This indicates the relative toxicity of the pesticide ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Signal word An effect that occurs right away after being exposed to a pesticide is ------ CORRECT ANSWER------------Acute Effective personal protective equipment (PPE) is ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Resistant to tears under normal work conditions When thinking about the role of PPE in pesticide application it _____ exposure but does not _____ ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Reduces, eliminate The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... ----- CORRECT ANSWER--------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 ANSWER--------Economic Threshold 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 ANSWER--------Noninfectious Disease The first step in planning a successful weed control program is ----- CORRECT ANSWER--------Identify the weed (scouting) Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how -----CORRECT ANSWER-------- 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 ANSWER--------Biennial The part of the pesticide that kills is the? -----CORRECT ANSWER-------- Active ingredient What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water.... ----- CORRECT ANSWER--------agitation
How often should you read the pesticide label? -----CORRECT ANSWER--- -----Every time you purchase the product The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through dissemination of information.... - ----CORRECT ANSWER--------"Worker Right-to-Know" Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? ----- CORRECT ANSWER--------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 ANSWER--------Don't, dispose of them properly. When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should have? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------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 ANSWER--------Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area.
What is a major concern of drift? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Off target damage to vegetation and people. Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a pesticide? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------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 *****All of the above***** What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? ----- CORRECT ANSWER--------Drift from farms, etc... If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what should you do? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be moved. When is the best time to spray if bees are in the area? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Dawn and dusk. Must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bees may carry them back to the hive and poison the entire colony? -----CORRECT ANSWER-------- Microencapsulated herbicide
When using a tree injection system you should? -----CORRECT ANSWER-- ------Use low pressure and allow the tree to uptake chemical. For treatment to be effective against perennial weeds? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Must use a translocated herbicide to control vegetative reproductive structure What should you do if you spill chemical on your clothes? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Remove clothes, wash area thoroughly with soapy water, etc. When should The PPE that you wear when applying pesticides should be laundered? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Wash as soon as possible, do not let clothes sit around. What type of nozzle would you use for a band application -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Even flat fan or flat fan nozzle What pump would you use if you wanted low flow rates and psi of up to 1000 -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Piston. When laundering clothes that were worn while spraying...? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Launder daily (within eight hours), keep separate from other clothing and inform person washing clothes of pesticide use
How do you proper clean your nozzles? -----CORRECT ANSWER-------- Move to an area where it is safe and use a nozzle brush to clean nozzles. When tanking mixing concentrates or highly toxic sprays...? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Wear a face shield or tight fitting goggles with antifog lenses and indirect venting. Which substance produces gas, vapors, fumes and requires special licensing to handle? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Fumigants Who enforces the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Who enforces the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)? Who is responsible for enforcing the laws that regulate the use of pesticides for structural pest control? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Wisconsin Department of Public Health. An individual who applies pesticides for any purpose on property other than that owned, rented or leased by themselves or their employer is a ...? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Commercial For Hire Pesticide Applicator.
What does a biennial weed do? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Seed the second summer and die in the winter What type of herbicide is best for perennial weeds -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Systemic (translocated) herbicides What does A.I. Stand for? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------active ingredient What order do you put these in a tank to mix them properly Soluble powders (SP), Wettable powders (WP) and Flowable (F)? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Fill tank 1/4 to 1/2 full with carrier. Begin agitation. Add utility agents if needed (buffers) Add Dry pesticides: Wettable Powder (WP ) Add Wet pesticides: Flowable (F) Add Solution forming pesticides: Soluble (SP) Add Spray modifiers Finish filling tank with carrier (ie. from hardest to dissolve to easiest) What happens with Wetable Powders (WP) -----CORRECT ANSWER-------- They wear out pumps and nozzles What are necessary for the development of an infectious plant disease ----- CORRECT ANSWER--------Susceptible host, Plant Pathogen, Favorable Environment and Time
What type of weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and low growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------A Biennial weed Which of the following is not a type of pesticide? -----CORRECT ANSWER- -------a) wettable powder b) microencapsulated c) ****surfactant**** d) soluble powder Pesticide failure can be caused by which of the following? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------a) pest resistance b) inappropriate rate of pesticide used c) environmental factors unfavorable for pesticide activity d)****all of the above**** What does LD 50 stand for? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Dose that kills half of the test animals (stands for lethal dose (LD) for 50%) How do you prevent back-siphoning of pesticide back into the water supply? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------Keeping an air gap or using anti- siphoning devices on garden hoses How should you transport herbicide? -----CORRECT ANSWER-------- Checks to make sure all containers are not leaking. Do not transport with: Food animal feed or animal supplies. Tie down and secure containers
In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the learning objectives nor will they appear on the certification exam. These sections are ------CORRECT ANSWER------------The 'gray boxes' _____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help identify the pest causing the problem. ------CORRECT ANSWER--
- ---------The mouthpart Insects are different from ticks because ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ Ticks have more legs and fewer body regions The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by ------ CORRECT ANSWER------------Temperature The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis ------CORRECT ANSWER------------egg, larvae, pupae, adult One disadvantage of using insecticides is that ------CORRECT ANSWER--- ---------Repeatedly exposing a pest population to the selection pressure of insecticides can lead to resistance What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like the adult insect? ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Simple metamorphosis
The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____. ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Feed, reproduce A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food supply for insects that attack it known as a ------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ----Monoculture The main objective in managing weeds is to ------CORRECT ANSWER------ ------Minimize weed competition In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those ------CORRECT ANSWER------------that were put there intentionally What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination ------ CORRECT ANSWER------------Broadleaf The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is ------ CORRECT ANSWER------------Timing of application Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide the desired weed control ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Without adequate irrigation or rainfall
The broad category used to kill insects, weeds, fungi, mice, or other critters is ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Pesticides Organic pesticides refer to ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Being a product that is derived from elemental carbon Which type of clothing provides better protection from contact with pesticides ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Chemical resistant spray suit If someone has accidentally swallowed some pesticide you should induce vomiting ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Only when specified on the label What should you do if you or a co worker experienced a dermal pesticide exposure ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Drench the skin with water If a person has accidentally inhaled a pesticide and requires first aide, you should ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Get the victim into fresh air right away A commercial drivers license is needed ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ When transporting hazardous materials in amounts that require placarding When transporting pesticides in a vehicle you must ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Ensure the pesticide cannot be accessed by the public
Inside a pesticide storage area ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Only store pesticides and pesticide application equipment Which is true about storing pesticides ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ The building should be insulated to keep pesticides between 40 and 100 degrees When storing pesticides in a storage are, it is a good idea to ------ CORRECT ANSWER------------Place material on shelves with liquids and heaviest material on the bottom and lighter and dry material on the top The WDATCP requires special facilities for bulk pesticide storage. At what point will you need to build a bulk storage facility ------CORRECT ANSWER------------55 gallons Which is the most hazardous activity associated which normal pesticide use ------CORRECT ANSWER------------Mixing and loading pesticides When mixing or loading pesticides, how far from a well or surface water must you be? ------CORRECT ANSWER------------8 feet When after filling a pesticide container with water 10-20% capacity and shaking it, that can be drained into a sprayer ------CORRECT ANSWER----- -------Rinsate
