Applicator Test for Illinois, General Standards Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified

Applicator Test for Illinois, General Standards Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified 1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - answerTo avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment 2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control measures should begin? - answerEconomic Threshold 3. What can be said about insects? - answerThey have three pairs of jointed legs. 4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - answerEgg nymph and adult. 5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions such as temperature or moisture extremes soil compaction pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..? - answerNoninfectious Disease 6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - answerIdentify the weed (scouting) 7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - answerThey have netted veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves. 8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? - answerBiennial 9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - answerActive ingredient 10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... - answerRequire agitation 11. What do Surfactants do? - answerDecrease the surface tension of water allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface. 12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? - answerYes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties. 13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - answerThe mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like. 14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator must retest? - answerEach exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted. 15. The pre-harvest interval is the? - answerAmount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed. 16. Which of the following is on every label? - answerKeep out of Reach of Children. 17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - answerCertified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision. 18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? - answerPrecautionary Statement. 19. How often should you read the pesticide label? - answerEvery time you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date 20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through dissemination of information.... - answer"Worker Right-to-Know" 21. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - answerWhen a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream the results can be fatal. 22. If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them? - answerDon't, dispose of them properly. 23. When filling rinsing draining and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should have? - answerA wash pad wash rack or concrete apron with a well designed sump to catch contaminated water. 24. What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - answerDilute excess and reapply to area but do not exceed label rates for area. 25. What is a major concern of drift? - answerOff target damage to vegetation and people. 26. Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a pesticide? - answera) The label is a legal document b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the label --d) All of the above 27. What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - answerDrift from farms etc...