General Standards and Right of Way Practice Test: Illinois Pesticide 100%accurate

Goal of IPM - ANSWERTo avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment Economic threshold - ANSWER# of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control should begin Insects - ANSWER3 pairs of jointed legs Incomplete life cycle - ANSWEREgg, nymph, adult Noninfectious disease - ANSWERGenerally the result of unfavorable growing conditions Scouting - ANSWERFirst step in planning a successful weed control program Biennial weed - ANSWERGerminate in the spring, develops root system, and rosette Active ingredient - ANSWERPart of pesticide that kills WP+H2O needs? - ANSWERAgitation Surfactants - ANSWERDecreases the surface tension of H2O; allows water carrier to spread over surface Can you mix 2 pesticides? - ANSWERYes. Make sure they retain properties Non-compatible? - ANSWERBecomes gel, curdles, or sludge Preharvest interval - ANSWER(IPM) amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed What is on every label? - ANSWERKeep out of reach of children Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? - ANSWERApplicators (or those with their permission) Precautionary Statement - ANSWERWhere you can find listed the min. PPE How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWEREvery time purchased "Worker Right to Know" - ANSWEROSHA Most serious dermal exposure - ANSWERPesticide mixed with oil crosses skin into blood stream How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on them? - ANSWERDONT. Throw away. Best way to get rid of excess chemical? - ANSWERDilute excess and reapply to area Major concern of drift - ANSWEROff target damage to plants and people Major complaint about spraying - ANSWERDrift Time to spray if bees are in area - ANSWERDawn and dusk What type of herbicide must be used with caution near bees? - ANSWERMicroencapsulated Contact for emergency spill? - ANSWERIEMA- Illinois emergency management agency Example of surface water advisory - ANSWER66 ft buffer area between application area and surface water sources (streams, etc) Why is pesticide breakdown slower in groundwater? - ANSWERLow O2 and light What influences leaching abilities? - ANSWERSoil texture and organic matter Highly soluble pesticide is poorly ____ and more likely to ___. - ANSWERAbsorbed; Leach What type of nozzle sprays in cone pattern with droplets throughout? - ANSWERSolid cone When raising the boom sprayer, you reduce ____ and increase______. - ANSWEROverlap; Drift Factors to consider before spraying: - ANSWERWind, temp, droplet size When using a tree injection system, you should use ____ pressure. - ANSWERLow A ____ herbicide is most effective against perennial weeds. - ANSWERTranslocated What should you do if you spill chemicals on your clothes? - ANSWERRemove clothes an Goal of IPM - ANSWERTo avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment Economic threshold - ANSWER# of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control should begin Insects - ANSWER3 pairs of jointed legs Incomplete life cycle - ANSWEREgg, nymph, adult Noninfectious disease - ANSWERGenerally the result of unfavorable growing conditions Scouting - ANSWERFirst step in planning a successful weed control program Biennial weed - ANSWERGerminate in the spring, develops root system, and rosette Active ingredient - ANSWERPart of pesticide that kills WP+H2O needs? - ANSWERAgitation Surfactants - ANSWERDecreases the surface tension of H2O; allows water carrier to spread over surface Can you mix 2 pesticides? - ANSWERYes. Make sure they retain properties Non-compatible? - ANSWERBecomes gel, curdles, or sludge Preharvest interval - ANSWER(IPM) amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed What is on every label? - ANSWERKeep out of reach of children Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? - ANSWERApplicators (or those with their permission) Precautionary Statement - ANSWERWhere you can find listed the min. PPE How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWEREvery time purchased "Worker Right to Know" - ANSWEROSHA Most serious dermal exposure - ANSWERPesticide mixed with oil crosses skin into blood stream How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on them? - ANSWERDONT. Throw away. Best way to get rid of excess chemical? - ANSWERDilute excess and reapply to area Major concern of drift - ANSWEROff target damage to plants and people Major complaint about spraying - ANSWERDrift Time to spray if bees are in area - ANSWERDawn and dusk What type of herbicide must be used with caution near bees? - ANSWERMicroencapsulated Contact for emergency spill? - ANSWERIEMA- Illinois emergency management agency Example of surface water advisory - ANSWER66 ft buffer area between application area and surface water sources (streams, etc) Why is pesticide breakdown slower in groundwater? - ANSWERLow O2 and light What influences leaching abilities? - ANSWERSoil texture and organic matter Highly soluble pesticide is poorly ____ and more likely to ___. - ANSWERAbsorbed; Leach What type of nozzle sprays in cone pattern with droplets throughout? - ANSWERSolid cone When raising the boom sprayer, you reduce ____ and increase______. - ANSWEROverlap; Drift Factors to consider before spraying: - ANSWERWind, temp, droplet size When using a tree injection system, you should use ____ pressure. - ANSWERLow A ____ herbicide is most effective against perennial weeds. - ANSWERTranslocated What should you do if you spill chemicals on your clothes? - ANSWERRemove clothes an