PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
◉ The capability of a pesticide to control a pest may be influenced
by: Answer: Temperature, humidity, and exposure to sunlight
◉ Which of the following is the most frequent route of pesticide
exposure for pesticide handlers? Answer: Dermal
◉ What type of an adjuvant would you use to enhance the uptake of
the pesticide by the target pest? Answer: Spreader
◉ If someone else inhales pesticide vapors, the instructions you
should follow include: Answer: Loosing the victims clothing,
restoring breathing if necessary, and seeking medical care
◉ Which is usually the best stage for controlling annual weeds with
herbicides? Answer: Seedling stage
◉ The human toxicity of a pesticide indicated on the label by the:
Answer: Signal word
, ◉ When pesticide containers are triple rinsed, the rinse solution
should be poured: Answer: Into the spray tank
◉ When choosing a pesticide, an important consideration is that it:
Answer: Controls the current life stage of the pest
◉ When mixing two or more incompatible pesticides, the result
could be: Answer: Inadequate pest control
◉ The different immature stages of an insect are called: Answer:
Instars
◉ Growing plants that resist insects would be what type of pest
control practice? Answer: Prevention
◉ Water contamination from pesticides can result from: Answer: All
of the above (Drift, runoff from treated sites, and improper
container disposal)
◉ Photo and drawings are helpful pest identification tools because
they often show: Answer: Unique external structural of the pest
◉ Which of the following is a poor reason for calibrating pesticide
application equipment? Answer: Faster equipment operation