Turf and Ornamental Pesticide Applicator Exam NH Questions And Answers!!

3 things that determine vulnerability to groundwater contamination. - Answer-Geologic conditions, depth to groundwater, and weather conditions. Zones of saturation - Answer-Areas where water collects underground(Where groundwater is found) Every 5 years or 12 credits in 5 year period. - Answer-How often must a pesticide applicator reexam for his license? Oil degredation-resistance and filter efficiency - Answer-What respirators are classified by 75 ft - Answer-Legal distance from private wells and from surface water when mixing, loading or storing pesticides. 25 ft - Answer-Legal distance from surface water when applying pesticides. 400 ft or 250ft for non gravel-packed - Answer-Legal distance from public wells when mixing, loading, applying or storing pesticides. 8 1/2" x 11" - Answer-Legal size of signs on turf sites. 2 1/2" - Answer-Size of the word NOTICE on pesticide signs. 50k for each occurance and 100k aggregate - Answer-Minimum insurance requirements fpr ground apps Emergency PPE and Spill Kit - Answer-Needs to be stored at pesticide storage site.Conservative application of non-persistent pesticides with high adsorption using well calibrated equipment. - Answer-How to prevent ground and surface water contamination. Aquifer - Answer-Water that is trapped above the bedrock and the water table in pores of sand or gravel. LD50 - Answer-The amount of an ingested substance that kills 50 percent of a test sample. LC50 - Answer-The lethal concentration required to kill 50% of the test population. Chemigation - Answer-Operating pesticide chemicals through an irrigation system. V-shaped rastral pattern - Answer-Distinguishing characteristic of a Japanese Beetle grub. Y-shaped anal slit and parallel rows of rasteral spines. - Answer-Distinguishing characteristics of a European Chaffer grub. Adsorption - Answer-Ability of soil to hold pesticides. Anti-Siphon Device - Answer-Device that prevents backflow in liquid pesticide equipment. The effect that organic matter has on groundwater contamination. - Answer-Increased adsorption and decreased leaching potential. Leaching - Answer-Ability of chemicals to wash through soils. Flowable/Liquid - Answer-Liquid formulation that contains insoluble solid particles which can wear down pumps and nozzles. Recharge Areas - Answer-Areas where water infiltrates into groundwater.NH Code of Admin Rules definition of a "crew" - Answer-One or more men within speaking distance working with one piece of equipment exceeding 3 gallons liquid or 25lbs dry material. Cultivation - Answer-Using mechanical pest control methods such as plowing soil to destroy weeds. 60 - Answer-Passing grade for pesticide applicator exam in NH. Emulsifiable Concentrate - Answer-Type of pesticide formulation that consists of liquid droplets dispersed inside of another liquid. Chemical-Resistant Rubber Suit - Answer-Appropriate PPE for application of large amounts of pesticides over long periods of time. Special Permit - Answer-Required for applying pesticides near public watersheds. Drift - Answer-Movement of pesticides beyond the intended target. Micro-encapsulates - Answer-Plastic coated particles Band Application - Answer-Type of application procedure used between rows of crops. Reference Line - Answer-Natural mean high water mark, impoundment elevation, or highest observable high tide. Overwintering stage for White Pine Weevil - Answer-Adult in litter on ground. Overwintering stage for Birch Leafminer - Answer-Fully grown larva inside a cocoon in the soil Eastern Tent Caterpillar description. - Answer-Black caterpillar with white and blue markings and a white stripe.Larvae feed between May and July - Answer-Gypsy Moth Elm Leaf Beetle and Root grafts - Answer-These are the vectors for Dutch Elm Disease