Private Pesticide Applicator License Exam
Questions and Guide Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. When a pest reaches the , pest management procedures need to be
applied to prevent it from reaching economically damaging populations.
Answer: Eco- nomic Threshold
2. Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs. (True or
False)
Answer: True
3. The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is to
Avoid Exposure.
Answer: True
4. The use of plants resistant to pests is a control method.
,a. mechanical
b. biological
c. genetic
Answer: c. genetic
5. When calibrating a granular sprayer, use the same material that is to be
applied. (True or False)
Answer: True.
6. Drift problems can be reduced by
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
b. applying in calm, stable air conditions.
c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible.
Answer: c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible
7. What is the key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator?-
Answer: Avoid Exposure
8. Which bird is not protected by the Migratory Bird Act?4
a. robin
b. house sparrow
, c. crow
Answer: b. house sparrow
9. Which is NOT a concern when handling or using an emulsifiable concentrate
pesticide?
a. higher phytotoxicity hazard
b. easily absorbed thorough human or animal skin
c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
Answer: c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
10. EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesti-
cides. (True or False)
Answer: FALSE
11. Most fungi reproduce by forming
a. seeds
b. spores
c. branches
Answer: b. spores
12. 2 or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said to
be .
Questions and Guide Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. When a pest reaches the , pest management procedures need to be
applied to prevent it from reaching economically damaging populations.
Answer: Eco- nomic Threshold
2. Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs. (True or
False)
Answer: True
3. The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is to
Avoid Exposure.
Answer: True
4. The use of plants resistant to pests is a control method.
,a. mechanical
b. biological
c. genetic
Answer: c. genetic
5. When calibrating a granular sprayer, use the same material that is to be
applied. (True or False)
Answer: True.
6. Drift problems can be reduced by
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
b. applying in calm, stable air conditions.
c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible.
Answer: c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible
7. What is the key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator?-
Answer: Avoid Exposure
8. Which bird is not protected by the Migratory Bird Act?4
a. robin
b. house sparrow
, c. crow
Answer: b. house sparrow
9. Which is NOT a concern when handling or using an emulsifiable concentrate
pesticide?
a. higher phytotoxicity hazard
b. easily absorbed thorough human or animal skin
c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
Answer: c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
10. EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesti-
cides. (True or False)
Answer: FALSE
11. Most fungi reproduce by forming
a. seeds
b. spores
c. branches
Answer: b. spores
12. 2 or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said to
be .
