MASSACHUSETTS PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
RIGHT OF WAY EXAM Latest Update 2025-2026
50 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
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A major disadvantage of the phenoxy-herbicides is: - CORRECT ANSWER: They can
damage desirable plants at very low rates, making them susceptible to drift damage
A major factor in a successful IRVM program is: - CORRECT ANSWER: Driver safety in
rural areas
A plant that releases chemicals into the soil to reduce competition from others plants is
said to be: - CORRECT ANSWER: Allelopathic
An herbicide label calls for product to applied at 3 oz per 1000 square feet in one gallon
of carrier. If you will be spot-spraying a roadside that is roughly 40 feet wide by 1000
feet long, about how much product will you need? - CORRECT ANSWER: Almost one
gallon
Basal bark applications are most effective below what number of stems/acre? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 1500 stems/acre
Basal bark applications are: - CORRECT ANSWER: Possible throughout the year
Basal bark treatment is not recommended for woody species larger than 6" in diameter:
- CORRECT ANSWER: The bark prevents penetration of the herbicide and reduces
effectiveness
Define nonselective herbicide: - CORRECT ANSWER: A pesticide that controls all
plants. It is used where no plant growth is wanted.
, Growth regulator application is most effective when applied: - CORRECT ANSWER: In
early spring when sod has greened
Growth regulator herbicides: - CORRECT ANSWER: Rapidly degrade or are tied up in
the soil
Herbicide spraying can be performed, as a general rule, until wind speed exceeds ____
mph. - CORRECT ANSWER: 10
Herbicides that can be effective against field horsetail and scouring rush include all of
the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER: Glyphosate
In general, when should an herbicide be applied to control a weed? - CORRECT
ANSWER: During active growth
In order to avoid injury to nearby desirable trees, persistent, nonselective herbicides
such as Hyvar should be applied _______: - CORRECT ANSWER: Outside an area
equal to twice the height of the desirable tree
Krenite is different from most bush herbicides because: - CORRECT ANSWER: Little
effect is seen the year of application
Most exposure to pesticide concentrates occurs to this part of the applicator's body: -
CORRECT ANSWER: Skin
Name a plant type that lives for one year: - CORRECT ANSWER: Annual
Name five adjuvants for right-of-way: - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Surfactants
2. Drift retardants
RIGHT OF WAY EXAM Latest Update 2025-2026
50 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+
A major disadvantage of the phenoxy-herbicides is: - CORRECT ANSWER: They can
damage desirable plants at very low rates, making them susceptible to drift damage
A major factor in a successful IRVM program is: - CORRECT ANSWER: Driver safety in
rural areas
A plant that releases chemicals into the soil to reduce competition from others plants is
said to be: - CORRECT ANSWER: Allelopathic
An herbicide label calls for product to applied at 3 oz per 1000 square feet in one gallon
of carrier. If you will be spot-spraying a roadside that is roughly 40 feet wide by 1000
feet long, about how much product will you need? - CORRECT ANSWER: Almost one
gallon
Basal bark applications are most effective below what number of stems/acre? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 1500 stems/acre
Basal bark applications are: - CORRECT ANSWER: Possible throughout the year
Basal bark treatment is not recommended for woody species larger than 6" in diameter:
- CORRECT ANSWER: The bark prevents penetration of the herbicide and reduces
effectiveness
Define nonselective herbicide: - CORRECT ANSWER: A pesticide that controls all
plants. It is used where no plant growth is wanted.
, Growth regulator application is most effective when applied: - CORRECT ANSWER: In
early spring when sod has greened
Growth regulator herbicides: - CORRECT ANSWER: Rapidly degrade or are tied up in
the soil
Herbicide spraying can be performed, as a general rule, until wind speed exceeds ____
mph. - CORRECT ANSWER: 10
Herbicides that can be effective against field horsetail and scouring rush include all of
the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER: Glyphosate
In general, when should an herbicide be applied to control a weed? - CORRECT
ANSWER: During active growth
In order to avoid injury to nearby desirable trees, persistent, nonselective herbicides
such as Hyvar should be applied _______: - CORRECT ANSWER: Outside an area
equal to twice the height of the desirable tree
Krenite is different from most bush herbicides because: - CORRECT ANSWER: Little
effect is seen the year of application
Most exposure to pesticide concentrates occurs to this part of the applicator's body: -
CORRECT ANSWER: Skin
Name a plant type that lives for one year: - CORRECT ANSWER: Annual
Name five adjuvants for right-of-way: - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Surfactants
2. Drift retardants
