Private Pesticide Applicator License Exam Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
When a pest reaches the ______, pest management procedures need to be
applied to prevent it from reaching economically damaging populations. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Economic Threshold
Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs. (True or False) -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is to Avoid
Exposure. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Which signal words or symbol would indicate the product that is least toxic to an
applicator?
a. DANGER
b. CAUTION
c. WARNING - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Caution
Applicators who regularly use organophosphate and carbamate insecticides are
advised to have a pre-season blood test to establish their normal (baseline) level
of;
a. carcinogens
, b. cholinesterase
c. cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER-b. cholinesterase
A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid
exposure. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
If pesticide is spilled on the skin or clothing, the first reaction is to:
a. remove clothes and put on clean clothes
b. call a doctor immediately
c. remove clothing AND wash the affected area with soap and water - CORRECT
ANSWER-c.
A person who has swallowed a pesticide must be made to vomit regardless of
their condition or the pesticide in question? - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Under the Worker Protection Standard, what training requirements pertain to
farm crew personnel who repair a sprayer that is broke down in a field?
a. worker training
b. handler training
c. certified applicator training - CORRECT ANSWER-b. handler training
need more than just work training, but don't need certified applicator license
The use of plants resistant to pests is a ____________________ control method.
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
When a pest reaches the ______, pest management procedures need to be
applied to prevent it from reaching economically damaging populations. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Economic Threshold
Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs. (True or False) -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is to Avoid
Exposure. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Which signal words or symbol would indicate the product that is least toxic to an
applicator?
a. DANGER
b. CAUTION
c. WARNING - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Caution
Applicators who regularly use organophosphate and carbamate insecticides are
advised to have a pre-season blood test to establish their normal (baseline) level
of;
a. carcinogens
, b. cholinesterase
c. cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER-b. cholinesterase
A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid
exposure. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
If pesticide is spilled on the skin or clothing, the first reaction is to:
a. remove clothes and put on clean clothes
b. call a doctor immediately
c. remove clothing AND wash the affected area with soap and water - CORRECT
ANSWER-c.
A person who has swallowed a pesticide must be made to vomit regardless of
their condition or the pesticide in question? - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Under the Worker Protection Standard, what training requirements pertain to
farm crew personnel who repair a sprayer that is broke down in a field?
a. worker training
b. handler training
c. certified applicator training - CORRECT ANSWER-b. handler training
need more than just work training, but don't need certified applicator license
The use of plants resistant to pests is a ____________________ control method.
