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Pesticide application
A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid
exposure. (True or False)
Answers: True
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ___ control method for
insects.
Answers: physical
Drift problems can be reduced by __________
Answers: placing a boom as close to the target as possible
Which is a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
a. visible plant residues
b. may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
Answers: may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
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EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides.
(True or False)
Answers: false
Two or more pesticides which cannot be mixed together effectively are said to be
____________?
Answers: Incompatible
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word.
(True or False)
Answers: False
The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label.
Answers: False
The best way to dispose of a regulated pesticide is to _____________
Answers: use it as directed on the label
To minimize drift when applying an herbicide, the best type of nozzle to use
is___________
Answers: a low pressure, flat fan
Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
Answers: 46mg/kg
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Pesticide-contaminated surface water contaminate groundwater
Answers: true
Pesticide records are useful to applicators in case they have problems with
effectiveness.
Answers: true
If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by WSDA, they
could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license.
Answers: true
Dealers must keep records for 7 years on the sale of general use agricultural
pesticides.
Answers: true
One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides was t6he burning of sulfur.
Answers: true
When the pest reaches the ____ , pest management procedures need to be
applied
to prevent the pest from reaching the economically damaging populations.
Answers:
economic threshold
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Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Practice Test Bank
Questions 2026 \Most Recent Exam Actual Complete Real Exam
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Already Graded A+
|| Guaranteed Success!! Newest Exam | Just Released!! 2026-2027 -
Pesticide application
A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid
exposure. (True or False)
Answers: True
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ___ control method for
insects.
Answers: physical
Drift problems can be reduced by __________
Answers: placing a boom as close to the target as possible
Which is a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
a. visible plant residues
b. may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
Answers: may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
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EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides.
(True or False)
Answers: false
Two or more pesticides which cannot be mixed together effectively are said to be
____________?
Answers: Incompatible
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word.
(True or False)
Answers: False
The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label.
Answers: False
The best way to dispose of a regulated pesticide is to _____________
Answers: use it as directed on the label
To minimize drift when applying an herbicide, the best type of nozzle to use
is___________
Answers: a low pressure, flat fan
Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
Answers: 46mg/kg
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Pesticide-contaminated surface water contaminate groundwater
Answers: true
Pesticide records are useful to applicators in case they have problems with
effectiveness.
Answers: true
If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by WSDA, they
could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license.
Answers: true
Dealers must keep records for 7 years on the sale of general use agricultural
pesticides.
Answers: true
One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides was t6he burning of sulfur.
Answers: true
When the pest reaches the ____ , pest management procedures need to be
applied
to prevent the pest from reaching the economically damaging populations.
Answers:
economic threshold
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