Minnesota Pesticide Applicator
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to avoid vapor drift a. True b. False - ANSWER//b. False Plant injury due to
chemical exposure is called? a. Toxicity b. Phototoxicity c. Leaching d.
Secondary exposure - ANSWER//b. Phototoxicity Which property of a
pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface runoff? a.
High volatility b. High absorption c. High surface tension d. High solubility -
ANSWER//High solubility Which statement is TRUE about transporting
pesticides? a. operators of vehicles that transport pesticides are required to
have a commercial driver's license b. Transporting pesticides inside an
enclosed vehicle is usually the safest way to transport pesticides between
work sites c. Enclosed cargo boxes provide the greatest protection but are not
always practical d. Transporting pesticides on wood surfaces is preferable to
steel surfaces - ANSWER//c. Enclosed cargo boxes provide the greatest
protection but are not always practical The suggested guidelines for
controlling a chemical/pesticide spill are known as? a. The hazardous Spill
Response Procedure (HSRP) b. The 3 "Cs" (Control, Contain, Clean-up) c.
Emergency response plan (ERP) d. Emergency spill response plan (ESRP) -
ANSWER//b. The 3 "Cs" (Control, Contain, Clean-up) Water jets should never
be used to put out a pesticide fire a. True b. False - ANSWER//a. True
___________ is the failure of the pesticide products to stay uniformly mixed in
the spray tank. a. Chemical incompatibility b. Physical incompatibility c.
Placement incompatibility d. Timing incompatibility - ANSWER//b. Physical
incompatibility When filling a mixing tank, water should be added last because?
a. surfactants need water to mix properly b. Emulsifier agents should never be
mixed last c. Water dispersible granules will dissolve more uniformly d. None
of the above - ANSWER//d. None of the above Pesticides may be applied as?
a. Fogs b. Baits c. Rubs d. All of the above - ANSWER//d. All of the above
When mixing pesticides, closed mixing systems provide the following benefit?
a. Increase handler safety b. Reduce the need for some PPE c. Decrease the
occurrence of spills d. All of the above - ANSWER//d. All of the above When
working inside an enclosed cab to apply pesticides, PPE is not required. a.
True b. False - ANSWER//b. False If you are applying a pesticide to a
triangular area that has a base of 80 feet and a height of 40 feet, what is the
are? a. 120 sq feet b. 1200 sq feet c. 1600 sq feet d. 3200 sq feet -
ANSWER//c. 1600 sq feet A wind meter is useful for determining when it is a
good time to spray? a. true b. false - ANSWER//a. True It is the pesticide
applicators statutory obligation to read and follow all current directions,
recommendations, and precautions for the specific label being used a. true b.
false - ANSWER//a. true Of the over 50 species of mosquitoes in Minnesota,
over half cause human annoyance a. true b. false - ANSWER//b. false Both
, male and female mosquitoes bite human and animals a. true b. false -
ANSWER//b. false One characteristic common to all mosquitoes is that they
must develop in water before flying a. true b. false - ANSWER//a. true The
most cost-effective method of reducing large numbers of mosquitoes is by
larviciding a. true b. false - ANSWER//a. true The insect growth regulator
methoprene causes no harmful effects on humans, animals, or plants a. true b.
false - ANSWER//a. true The use of adulticiding insecticide for mosquitoes
can be harmful to non-target insects a. true b. false - ANSWER//a. true Fogs,
mists, and aerosols are terms used to describe droplets of the same size a.
true b. false - ANSWER//b. false When using any pesticide for mosquito
control, the label is the law a. true b. false - ANSWER//a. true Licensed
commercial applicators do not have to report pesticide spills near or in public
water if the spill is less than can be legally applied to one acre of agriculture
cropland in one year a. true b. false - ANSWER//b. false Adult mosquitoes are
attracted to dark colors, carbon dioxide, and? a. blood b. plant nectar c.
lighted areas d. running water - ANSWER//c. lighted area In addition to
causing irritating bites, mosquitoes can transmit disease to humans. LaCrosse
Encephalitis (LAC) and Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) are 2 examples.
How many cases of LAC are reported in MN in an average year? a. Rarely
reported b. 1-2 c. 3-9 d. 10-18 - ANSWER//c. 3-9 Mosquitoes undergo
complete metamorphosis. In this form of development, the larvae develop into?
a. an egg b. pupa c. adult d. wriggler - ANSWER//b. pupa Female mosquitoes
require a blood meal before her eggs can develop. After a blood meal, how
many eggs can one mosquito lay? a. up to 50 b. 200-300 c. 400-500 d. over
1000 - ANSWER//b. 200-300 Mosquitoes can transmit this disease to dogs a.
Encephalitis b. Heartworm c. distemper d. rabies - ANSWER//b. Heartworm In
the seven-county metro area, the MMCD is responsible for controlling
mosquitoes. Their primary control method is? a. larviciding b. pupaciding c.
adulticiding d. eggciding - ANSWER//a. larviciding One reason why larviciding
is an effective means of mosquito control is? a. Larval populations are
concentrated and easily located in various bodies of water b. Larva are
attracted to light which makes them easy to find and kill c. larva are easily
What is a drawback of heavy dependence on pesticide us? a. It is extremely
expensive b. Pest resistance c. It negatively affects crop yields d. None of the
above - ANSWER//b. Pest resistance ____________ are pesticides that are
either naturally derived or synthesized. a. Chemical controls b. Biologic
controls c. Natural controls d. Applied controls - ANSWER//a. Chemical
controls Continual use of the same pesticide can lead to? a. Pesticide
resistance b. Loss of public support c. Lower cost to treat invasive species d.
Damage to crops - ANSWER//a. Pesticide resistance Which statement is true
about IPM? a. Pesticides can be ineffective b. IPM can save money c. IPM
helps to keep a balanced ecosystem d. All of the above - ANSWER//d. All of
the above Sealing cracks in a building is an example of what type of
mechanical control method? a. Trapping b. Exclusion c. Cultivation d. Cultural
- ANSWER//b. Exclusion To be successful, a pest management program must
start with? a. Selecting the right pesticide for the situation b. A plan to
eradicate any invasive species c. A plan to suppress invasive pests d. The
proper identification of the pest to be controlled - ANSWER//d. The proper
identification of the pest to be controlled What agency is responsible for
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to avoid vapor drift a. True b. False - ANSWER//b. False Plant injury due to
chemical exposure is called? a. Toxicity b. Phototoxicity c. Leaching d.
Secondary exposure - ANSWER//b. Phototoxicity Which property of a
pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface runoff? a.
High volatility b. High absorption c. High surface tension d. High solubility -
ANSWER//High solubility Which statement is TRUE about transporting
pesticides? a. operators of vehicles that transport pesticides are required to
have a commercial driver's license b. Transporting pesticides inside an
enclosed vehicle is usually the safest way to transport pesticides between
work sites c. Enclosed cargo boxes provide the greatest protection but are not
always practical d. Transporting pesticides on wood surfaces is preferable to
steel surfaces - ANSWER//c. Enclosed cargo boxes provide the greatest
protection but are not always practical The suggested guidelines for
controlling a chemical/pesticide spill are known as? a. The hazardous Spill
Response Procedure (HSRP) b. The 3 "Cs" (Control, Contain, Clean-up) c.
Emergency response plan (ERP) d. Emergency spill response plan (ESRP) -
ANSWER//b. The 3 "Cs" (Control, Contain, Clean-up) Water jets should never
be used to put out a pesticide fire a. True b. False - ANSWER//a. True
___________ is the failure of the pesticide products to stay uniformly mixed in
the spray tank. a. Chemical incompatibility b. Physical incompatibility c.
Placement incompatibility d. Timing incompatibility - ANSWER//b. Physical
incompatibility When filling a mixing tank, water should be added last because?
a. surfactants need water to mix properly b. Emulsifier agents should never be
mixed last c. Water dispersible granules will dissolve more uniformly d. None
of the above - ANSWER//d. None of the above Pesticides may be applied as?
a. Fogs b. Baits c. Rubs d. All of the above - ANSWER//d. All of the above
When mixing pesticides, closed mixing systems provide the following benefit?
a. Increase handler safety b. Reduce the need for some PPE c. Decrease the
occurrence of spills d. All of the above - ANSWER//d. All of the above When
working inside an enclosed cab to apply pesticides, PPE is not required. a.
True b. False - ANSWER//b. False If you are applying a pesticide to a
triangular area that has a base of 80 feet and a height of 40 feet, what is the
are? a. 120 sq feet b. 1200 sq feet c. 1600 sq feet d. 3200 sq feet -
ANSWER//c. 1600 sq feet A wind meter is useful for determining when it is a
good time to spray? a. true b. false - ANSWER//a. True It is the pesticide
applicators statutory obligation to read and follow all current directions,
recommendations, and precautions for the specific label being used a. true b.
false - ANSWER//a. true Of the over 50 species of mosquitoes in Minnesota,
over half cause human annoyance a. true b. false - ANSWER//b. false Both
, male and female mosquitoes bite human and animals a. true b. false -
ANSWER//b. false One characteristic common to all mosquitoes is that they
must develop in water before flying a. true b. false - ANSWER//a. true The
most cost-effective method of reducing large numbers of mosquitoes is by
larviciding a. true b. false - ANSWER//a. true The insect growth regulator
methoprene causes no harmful effects on humans, animals, or plants a. true b.
false - ANSWER//a. true The use of adulticiding insecticide for mosquitoes
can be harmful to non-target insects a. true b. false - ANSWER//a. true Fogs,
mists, and aerosols are terms used to describe droplets of the same size a.
true b. false - ANSWER//b. false When using any pesticide for mosquito
control, the label is the law a. true b. false - ANSWER//a. true Licensed
commercial applicators do not have to report pesticide spills near or in public
water if the spill is less than can be legally applied to one acre of agriculture
cropland in one year a. true b. false - ANSWER//b. false Adult mosquitoes are
attracted to dark colors, carbon dioxide, and? a. blood b. plant nectar c.
lighted areas d. running water - ANSWER//c. lighted area In addition to
causing irritating bites, mosquitoes can transmit disease to humans. LaCrosse
Encephalitis (LAC) and Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) are 2 examples.
How many cases of LAC are reported in MN in an average year? a. Rarely
reported b. 1-2 c. 3-9 d. 10-18 - ANSWER//c. 3-9 Mosquitoes undergo
complete metamorphosis. In this form of development, the larvae develop into?
a. an egg b. pupa c. adult d. wriggler - ANSWER//b. pupa Female mosquitoes
require a blood meal before her eggs can develop. After a blood meal, how
many eggs can one mosquito lay? a. up to 50 b. 200-300 c. 400-500 d. over
1000 - ANSWER//b. 200-300 Mosquitoes can transmit this disease to dogs a.
Encephalitis b. Heartworm c. distemper d. rabies - ANSWER//b. Heartworm In
the seven-county metro area, the MMCD is responsible for controlling
mosquitoes. Their primary control method is? a. larviciding b. pupaciding c.
adulticiding d. eggciding - ANSWER//a. larviciding One reason why larviciding
is an effective means of mosquito control is? a. Larval populations are
concentrated and easily located in various bodies of water b. Larva are
attracted to light which makes them easy to find and kill c. larva are easily
What is a drawback of heavy dependence on pesticide us? a. It is extremely
expensive b. Pest resistance c. It negatively affects crop yields d. None of the
above - ANSWER//b. Pest resistance ____________ are pesticides that are
either naturally derived or synthesized. a. Chemical controls b. Biologic
controls c. Natural controls d. Applied controls - ANSWER//a. Chemical
controls Continual use of the same pesticide can lead to? a. Pesticide
resistance b. Loss of public support c. Lower cost to treat invasive species d.
Damage to crops - ANSWER//a. Pesticide resistance Which statement is true
about IPM? a. Pesticides can be ineffective b. IPM can save money c. IPM
helps to keep a balanced ecosystem d. All of the above - ANSWER//d. All of
the above Sealing cracks in a building is an example of what type of
mechanical control method? a. Trapping b. Exclusion c. Cultivation d. Cultural
- ANSWER//b. Exclusion To be successful, a pest management program must
start with? a. Selecting the right pesticide for the situation b. A plan to
eradicate any invasive species c. A plan to suppress invasive pests d. The
proper identification of the pest to be controlled - ANSWER//d. The proper
identification of the pest to be controlled What agency is responsible for
