MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Exam | Strategies Review of Key Quizzes with 100% Verified Answers | Latest Update 2026 | 2027 (Rated Grade A)

MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Exam | Strategies Review of Key Quizzes with 100% Verified Answers | Latest Update 2026 | 2027 (Rated Grade A) Quiz_________________? - Obtain and retain material safety data sheets (MSDS) on all hazardous chemicals (including pesticides) for employee review. - Develop and implement a written employee training program. - Ensure that all containers of hazardous materials are properly labeled - ANSWER The MIOSHA Right-to-Know Act requires employers to: Quiz_________________? - OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements apply to employers with 10 or more workers. - Regardless of the number of employees you have, if a work-related death occurs or if five or more employees are hospitalized, OSHA must be notified within 48 hours. - ANSWER What are the OSHA requirements for employers? Quiz_________________? -antifoaming -Surfactants (wetting agents, spreaders) -extenders -stickers -plant penetrators -compatibility agents -buffers or pH modifiers -drift retardants -defoaming agents -thickeners - ANSWER List some types of adjuvants Quiz_________________? -band -basal -broadcast -crack-and-crevice -directed spray -foliar -rope-wick/wiper -soil -soil incorporation -soil injection -space treatment -spot treatment -tree injection - ANSWER list some common application methods Quiz_________________? -chemical degradation- breakdown chemicals that does not involve living organisms- usually thru chemical reactions with water -microbial action- breakdown of chemicals by microorganisms, fungi & bacteria -photodegradation- breakdown of chemicals in reaction to sunlight **water and temperature also affect breakdown- warm, wet conditions speed up breakdown, cool, dry conditions slow down breakdown - ANSWER List and describe the processes that breakdown pesticides (3) Quiz_________________? -contact time -concentration -temperature -product itself - ANSWER Factors that can affect the extent of breakthru are: Quiz_________________? -Control- put on PPE, try to stop the spill -Contain- prevent spill from spreading/contaminating larger area -Clean Up Spill - ANSWER 3 C's of pesticide spills Quiz_________________? -designate emergency coordinator as "go to person" -post a lis of names & numbers of response agencies that may require notification -prepare form with info to convey to emergency personnel, facility map, area map -keep product inventory and labels and SDSs -maintain emergency equipment needed to respond to fires and spills -train employees how to execute response plan - ANSWER List the guidelines for developing an emergency response plan: Quiz_________________? -droplet size (larger sizes drift less) -thickness of liquid (thicker liquid, larger droplets) -height at which pesticide is sprayed (closer to ground, less drift) -wind direction** -wind speed** -temperature and RH - ANSWER Factors that affect amount of spray drift Quiz_________________? -evacuate premises to designated rendezvous point -notify fire department -provide emergency responders with labels, SDSs, emergency plan, site maps -follow instructions of commander -establish security perimeter -build berms to contain contaminated runoff and pesticide leaks -call insurance -regulatory phone calls - ANSWER Take the following actions in case of pesticide fire: Quiz_________________? -fatigue, exhaustion, muscle weakness -dizziness or fainting -clammy hot, dry skin -altered behavior, confusion, slurred speech, irrationality -headache, nausea, chills -heavy sweating-- complete lack of sweating - ANSWER Symptoms of heat stroke/stress Quiz_________________? -follow specific instructions to protect bees and pollinators -do not apply insecticides to crops in bloom -apply insecticides in evening or at night when bees not foraging (early morning applications protects honey bees, wild bees forage at or before dawn) -do not apply insecticide when weeds or other plants around treatment site in bloom -do not allow pesticide to drift onto attractive habitat, natural areas, or beehives -choose lease hazardous formulations and application methods - ANSWER list ways to minimize injury to bees and pollinators Quiz_________________? -give victim large amount of water or milk -ONLY INDUCE VOMITING IF LABEL INSTRUCTS NEVER induce vomiting if victim -is unconscious or seizing -swallowed corrosive poison -has swallowed EC or oil product dissolved in petroleum solvents - ANSWER if pesticide swallowed or in mouth Quiz_________________? -hold eyelid open and immediately begin washing with drips clean water -drip water across--NOT DIRECTLY INTO--the eye -continuously rinse eye for 15 minutes -flush under eyelid to remove debris -cover eye with clean cloth and seek medical attention immediately - ANSWER if pesticides get in the eyes Quiz_________________? -immediately carry victim to fresh air DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO WALK -have victim lie down, loosen clothing -keep victim warm and quiet, do not allow to get chilled or overheated -if victim convulsing, protect head, turn head to side, watch that breathing continues DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSERT SOMETHING IN MOUTH WHILE SEIZING -keep person's chin up to ensure air passage clear -if breathing stops or is irregular, artificial respiration - ANSWER if pesticide inhaled Quiz_________________? -improper mixing procedures -inadequate agitation -lack of stable emulsifiers -mixing with liquid fertilizers -mixing pesticides with hard waters (pH 7) - ANSWER what can cause physical incompatibility Quiz_________________? -ingesting pesticide granules**, baits, or treated seeds -direct exposure to sprays -consume treated crops or contaminated water -feed on contaminated insects/prey -secondary poisoning - ANSWER How can bird kills happen Quiz_________________? -limits access -permits better inventory control -protects people from exposure -reduces chance of environmental contamination -prevents damage to pesticides from temperature extremes and excess moisture -safeguards pesticides from theft, vandalism, and unauthorized use -allows fire departments to know the location of products - ANSWER A well-designed pesticide storage site: Quiz_________________? -make sure coverall is durable and does not rip, puncture, tear easily -wash before reuse- separate from other laundry -protect from excess heat when wearing additional layers of clothing - ANSWER Good work practices- coveralls Quiz_________________? -minimum eyewear is safety glasses -if goggles required, have eyewash dispenser immediately available -consult eye doctor if wear contact lenses - ANSWER Good work practices-eyewear Quiz_________________? -N series- not oil-resistant -R series- oil resistant up to 8 hours -P series are oil-proof - ANSWER List and describe the 3 levels of oil degradation resistance of Non powered APR particulate filters