MICHIGAN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RIGHT OF
WAY EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
Where should you obtain a permit from if you want to apply pesticide to
aquatic plants? - ANSWER--Department of Natural Resources and
Environment (DNRE)
Root-absorbed herbicides are generally more effective when applied
postemergence. T/F - ANSWER--False. Root-sbosrbed herbicides are
more effective when applied preemergence.
What is the difference between a contact and systemic herbicide? -
ANSWER--Contact herbicides kill only the green part of the plant where the
chemical contacts the weed (not selective). Systemic/translocated
herbicides move throughout the plant (foliage or root absorbed).
Temperature, moisture, soil type, and rate of application influence the
persistence of a herbicide. T/F - ANSWER--True
What is another term for systemic herbicide and how does it work within the
plant? - ANSWER--Translocated herbicides are absorbed by the foliage or
roots and move throughout the plant.
Which type of control method is allelopathy a part of, and what is it? -
ANSWER--Biological control - when plants produce chemical compounds
that inhibit the growth of nearby plants
Mulching, controlled burning and shading are examples of which control
method? - ANSWER--Cultural control
, MICHIGAN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RIGHT OF
WAY EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
What is the first component of IPM? - ANSWER--Pest identification
What information should be recorded when you monitor your control
strategies? - ANSWER--- Which control method(s) you're using
- Start and end dates
- Rate of pesticide use
- Environmental conditions
- Problems encountered/damages
- Level of effectiveness
Why are weeds and woody plants managed on rights-of-way? - ANSWER--
For safety, aesthetics, lower maintenance, etc.
What type of control method is shading and where is it used? - ANSWER--
Cultural control - shading aquatic plants with floating structures or dye
placed in the water
Define cultural control - ANSWER--Create optimal growing conditions for
desired plants and unfavorable conditions for pests
Define biological control - ANSWER--Enhancing the effects of natural
enemies on pests
What are the four stages of plant development? - ANSWER--1. Seedling
, MICHIGAN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RIGHT OF
WAY EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
2. Vegetative
3. Seed production
4. Maturity
Define annual plant - ANSWER--Plants that completely develop in one year
or less
Define biennial plant - ANSWER--Plants with a 2-year life cycle
Define perennial plant - ANSWER--Plants that live more than two years or
indefinitely
Right-of-way weed: sedges - ANSWER--- Triangular stems and three rows
of leaves
- Perennial weeds
- Often listed under grasses on pesticide labels
Right-of-way weed: herbaceous broadleaves - ANSWER--- Course-rooted
dicot
- Exposed growing points at the end of each stem and each leaf axil
Right-of-way weed: vines - ANSWER--Perennial plants that are difficult to
control because of their vigorous sprouting
WAY EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
Where should you obtain a permit from if you want to apply pesticide to
aquatic plants? - ANSWER--Department of Natural Resources and
Environment (DNRE)
Root-absorbed herbicides are generally more effective when applied
postemergence. T/F - ANSWER--False. Root-sbosrbed herbicides are
more effective when applied preemergence.
What is the difference between a contact and systemic herbicide? -
ANSWER--Contact herbicides kill only the green part of the plant where the
chemical contacts the weed (not selective). Systemic/translocated
herbicides move throughout the plant (foliage or root absorbed).
Temperature, moisture, soil type, and rate of application influence the
persistence of a herbicide. T/F - ANSWER--True
What is another term for systemic herbicide and how does it work within the
plant? - ANSWER--Translocated herbicides are absorbed by the foliage or
roots and move throughout the plant.
Which type of control method is allelopathy a part of, and what is it? -
ANSWER--Biological control - when plants produce chemical compounds
that inhibit the growth of nearby plants
Mulching, controlled burning and shading are examples of which control
method? - ANSWER--Cultural control
, MICHIGAN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RIGHT OF
WAY EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
What is the first component of IPM? - ANSWER--Pest identification
What information should be recorded when you monitor your control
strategies? - ANSWER--- Which control method(s) you're using
- Start and end dates
- Rate of pesticide use
- Environmental conditions
- Problems encountered/damages
- Level of effectiveness
Why are weeds and woody plants managed on rights-of-way? - ANSWER--
For safety, aesthetics, lower maintenance, etc.
What type of control method is shading and where is it used? - ANSWER--
Cultural control - shading aquatic plants with floating structures or dye
placed in the water
Define cultural control - ANSWER--Create optimal growing conditions for
desired plants and unfavorable conditions for pests
Define biological control - ANSWER--Enhancing the effects of natural
enemies on pests
What are the four stages of plant development? - ANSWER--1. Seedling
, MICHIGAN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RIGHT OF
WAY EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
2. Vegetative
3. Seed production
4. Maturity
Define annual plant - ANSWER--Plants that completely develop in one year
or less
Define biennial plant - ANSWER--Plants with a 2-year life cycle
Define perennial plant - ANSWER--Plants that live more than two years or
indefinitely
Right-of-way weed: sedges - ANSWER--- Triangular stems and three rows
of leaves
- Perennial weeds
- Often listed under grasses on pesticide labels
Right-of-way weed: herbaceous broadleaves - ANSWER--- Course-rooted
dicot
- Exposed growing points at the end of each stem and each leaf axil
Right-of-way weed: vines - ANSWER--Perennial plants that are difficult to
control because of their vigorous sprouting
