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Idaho Pesticide Applicator Quiz (2026)
comprehensive questions and verified answers
(Detailed & Elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2026
The key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to
avoid exposure. T or F? ......ANSWER......True
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a _______ control
method for pests.
A. Cultural
B. Biological
C. Legal
D. Physical ......ANSWER......D. Physical
Drift problems can be reduced using:
A. Lower Pressure, smaller nozzle orifice
B. Applying in very calm stable air conditions
C. Spraying upwind of a sensitive area and leaving an untreated border
D. Using a nozzle that produces larger droplets ......ANSWER......D.Using
a nozzle that produces larger droplets
Which is not a disadvantage of an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
A. Higher phytotoxicity hazard
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B. May be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
C. Needs constant agitation
D. Flammable ......ANSWER......C. Needs constant agitation
EPA and ISDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate
pesticides? T or F ? ......ANSWER......False
Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are
said to be________? ......ANSWER......Incompatiable
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal
word. T or F ? ......ANSWER......False
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
A. Pour it into the sewer system
B. Wrap it tightly in plastic and dispose with regular trash
C. Offer it to another qualified applicator
D. Ship the rinsate to US EPA ......ANSWER......C. Offer it to another
qualified applicator
Because Wetable Powder formulations are mixed with water prior to
mixing into the spray tank, they pose no inhalation health risks during
mixing or loading. T or F ? ......ANSWER......False
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Idaho Pesticide Applicator Quiz (2026)
comprehensive questions and verified answers
(Detailed & Elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2026
The key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to
avoid exposure. T or F? ......ANSWER......True
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a _______ control
method for pests.
A. Cultural
B. Biological
C. Legal
D. Physical ......ANSWER......D. Physical
Drift problems can be reduced using:
A. Lower Pressure, smaller nozzle orifice
B. Applying in very calm stable air conditions
C. Spraying upwind of a sensitive area and leaving an untreated border
D. Using a nozzle that produces larger droplets ......ANSWER......D.Using
a nozzle that produces larger droplets
Which is not a disadvantage of an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
A. Higher phytotoxicity hazard
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B. May be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
C. Needs constant agitation
D. Flammable ......ANSWER......C. Needs constant agitation
EPA and ISDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate
pesticides? T or F ? ......ANSWER......False
Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are
said to be________? ......ANSWER......Incompatiable
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal
word. T or F ? ......ANSWER......False
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
A. Pour it into the sewer system
B. Wrap it tightly in plastic and dispose with regular trash
C. Offer it to another qualified applicator
D. Ship the rinsate to US EPA ......ANSWER......C. Offer it to another
qualified applicator
Because Wetable Powder formulations are mixed with water prior to
mixing into the spray tank, they pose no inhalation health risks during
mixing or loading. T or F ? ......ANSWER......False
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