Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study
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The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the To avoid adverse effects on human, wildlife, and
entire pest population but... the environment (The question is something like the
above but not the exact wording)
Which of the following words is that Economic Threshold
number of pests per plant or the
amount of damage to a plant at
which point control measures should
begin?
What can be said about insects? They have three pairs of jointed legs
Which of the following is an Egg, nymph, and adult
incomplete life cycle?
The disease that is generally the Noninfectious Disease
result of unfavorable growing
conditions, such as temperature or
moisture extremes, soil compaction,
pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc...?
, The first step in planning a successful Identify the weed (scouting)
weed control program is?
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses They have netted veins that are usually less
how? elongated than that of grass leaves
This weed germinates in the spring, Biennial
develops a root system and a low-
growing of leaves called a rosette?
The part of the pesticide that kills is Active ingredient
the
Wettable powders when mixed with Require agitation
water...
What do Surfactants do? Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the
water carrier to spread over the surface
Can you mix two pesticides together Yes, your responsibility is to make sure they retain
if the label doesn't specify they can their properties
be mixed?
How can you tell two pesticides are The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like
not compatible?
How long is certification valid in Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as
Illinois, before an long as annual renewal forms are submitted
applicator/operator must retest?
The pre-harvest interval is the? Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after
it has been sprayed
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Terms in this set (190)
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the To avoid adverse effects on human, wildlife, and
entire pest population but... the environment (The question is something like the
above but not the exact wording)
Which of the following words is that Economic Threshold
number of pests per plant or the
amount of damage to a plant at
which point control measures should
begin?
What can be said about insects? They have three pairs of jointed legs
Which of the following is an Egg, nymph, and adult
incomplete life cycle?
The disease that is generally the Noninfectious Disease
result of unfavorable growing
conditions, such as temperature or
moisture extremes, soil compaction,
pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc...?
, The first step in planning a successful Identify the weed (scouting)
weed control program is?
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses They have netted veins that are usually less
how? elongated than that of grass leaves
This weed germinates in the spring, Biennial
develops a root system and a low-
growing of leaves called a rosette?
The part of the pesticide that kills is Active ingredient
the
Wettable powders when mixed with Require agitation
water...
What do Surfactants do? Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the
water carrier to spread over the surface
Can you mix two pesticides together Yes, your responsibility is to make sure they retain
if the label doesn't specify they can their properties
be mixed?
How can you tell two pesticides are The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like
not compatible?
How long is certification valid in Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as
Illinois, before an long as annual renewal forms are submitted
applicator/operator must retest?
The pre-harvest interval is the? Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after
it has been sprayed
