ILLINOIS GENERAL STANDARDS PESTICIDE
EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Goal of IPM - ANSWER>>>To 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 - ANSWER>>>3 pairs of jointed legs
Incomplete life cycle - ANSWER>>>Egg, nymph, adult
Noninfectious disease - ANSWER>>>Generally the result of
unfavorable growing conditions
Scouting - ANSWER>>>First step in planning a successful weed
control program
Biennial weed - ANSWER>>>Germinate in the spring, develops root
system, and rosette
Active ingredient - ANSWER>>>Part of pesticide that kills
WP+H2O needs? - ANSWER>>>Agitation
Surfactants - ANSWER>>>Decreases the surface tension of H2O;
allows water carrier to spread over surface
Can you mix 2 pesticides? - ANSWER>>>Yes. Make sure they retain
properties
, Non-compatible? - ANSWER>>>Becomes 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? - ANSWER>>>Keep out of reach of children
Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? -
ANSWER>>>Applicators (or those with their permission)
Precautionary Statement - ANSWER>>>Where you can find listed the
min. PPE
How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWER>>>Every
time purchased
"Worker Right to Know" - ANSWER>>>OSHA
Most serious dermal exposure - ANSWER>>>Pesticide mixed with oil
crosses skin into blood stream
How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on them? -
ANSWER>>>DONT. Throw away.
Best way to get rid of excess chemical? - ANSWER>>>Dilute excess
and reapply to area
Major concern of drift - ANSWER>>>Off target damage to plants and
people
Major complaint about spraying - ANSWER>>>Drift
Time to spray if bees are in area - ANSWER>>>Dawn and dusk
What type of herbicide must be used with caution near bees? -
ANSWER>>>Microencapsulated
EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Goal of IPM - ANSWER>>>To 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 - ANSWER>>>3 pairs of jointed legs
Incomplete life cycle - ANSWER>>>Egg, nymph, adult
Noninfectious disease - ANSWER>>>Generally the result of
unfavorable growing conditions
Scouting - ANSWER>>>First step in planning a successful weed
control program
Biennial weed - ANSWER>>>Germinate in the spring, develops root
system, and rosette
Active ingredient - ANSWER>>>Part of pesticide that kills
WP+H2O needs? - ANSWER>>>Agitation
Surfactants - ANSWER>>>Decreases the surface tension of H2O;
allows water carrier to spread over surface
Can you mix 2 pesticides? - ANSWER>>>Yes. Make sure they retain
properties
, Non-compatible? - ANSWER>>>Becomes 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? - ANSWER>>>Keep out of reach of children
Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? -
ANSWER>>>Applicators (or those with their permission)
Precautionary Statement - ANSWER>>>Where you can find listed the
min. PPE
How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWER>>>Every
time purchased
"Worker Right to Know" - ANSWER>>>OSHA
Most serious dermal exposure - ANSWER>>>Pesticide mixed with oil
crosses skin into blood stream
How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on them? -
ANSWER>>>DONT. Throw away.
Best way to get rid of excess chemical? - ANSWER>>>Dilute excess
and reapply to area
Major concern of drift - ANSWER>>>Off target damage to plants and
people
Major complaint about spraying - ANSWER>>>Drift
Time to spray if bees are in area - ANSWER>>>Dawn and dusk
What type of herbicide must be used with caution near bees? -
ANSWER>>>Microencapsulated
