Wisconsin Pesticide Application Exam Study Guide 2023/2024 Latest Update!

In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the _____ at the beginning of the chapter because they are what the exam is based on - ANSWER Learning objectives In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the learning objectives nor will they appear on the certification exam. These sections are - ANSWER The 'gray boxes' _____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help identify the pest causing the problem. - ANSWER The mouthpart Insects are different from ticks because - ANSWER Ticks have more legs and fewer body regions The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by - ANSWER Temperature The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis - ANSWER egg, larvae, pupae, adult One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - ANSWER Repeatedly exposing a pest population to the selection pressure of insecticides can lead to resistance What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like the adult insect? - ANSWER Simple metamorphosis The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____. - ANSWER Feed, reproduce A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food supply for insects that attack it known as a - ANSWER Monoculture The main objective in managing weeds is to - ANSWER Minimize weed competition In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those - ANSWER that were put there intentionally What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination - ANSWER Broadleaf The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is - ANSWER Timing of application Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide the desired weed control - ANSWER Without adequate irrigation or rainfall What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur - ANSWER Time, pathogen, environment, host Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease - ANSWER Fungi If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is acting as a _____, therefore _____ - ANSWER Protectant, must be on the plant surface prior to the fungal spores germination or even being present If treating with a fungicide during times when diseases outbreak is likely, intervals between applications must be 'tightened up' - ANSWER That application should be shortened but never closer than the minimum interval listed on the label. As an alternative to spraying we should consider using _____ first. - ANSWER Resistant varieties Before using strychnine bait to control ground squirrels, what must you do? - ANSWER Obtain a use permit from the DNR This pest is concealed under a mantle of snow during winter and girdles roots and stems which can kill or severely injure trees - ANSWER Meadow mice The broad category used to kill insects, weeds, fungi, mice, or other critters is - AN