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A drawback of using common names instead of scientific names for identifying pest is: -
CORRECT ANSWER: Common names often do not provide any information about the
relationship of one organism to another
A persistent pesticide is one that: - CORRECT ANSWER: Remains in its active state in
the environment for long periods
Adding an adjuvant to your spray solution can reduce drift by: - CORRECT ANSWER:
Increasing the spray droplet size
An applicators sprayer with a 30 gallon tank will cover 1.25 acres. The applicator plans
to apply a pesticide at a label rate of 1.5 pounds per acre. How much of this pesticide
will you need? - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.25 acres/tank x 1.5 lbs/acre=1.875
An important reason to inspect the area where you will be completing a pesticide
application is to: - CORRECT ANSWER: Identify any hazardous situations
Applying a pesticide that you know is not registered for the site (commodity) you are
treating is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER: Intentional misapplication
Applying a pre-emergent herbicide is an example of ________ use of a Pesticide? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Preventative
Before applying a pesticide, you must verify: - CORRECT ANSWER: The application
equipment, to make sure it is working well
, By increasing the nozzle office you will produce: - CORRECT ANSWER: Larger droplets
California pesticide regulations require certain pesticide handlers to use a closed mixing
system when mixing more than 1 gallon of any: - CORRECT ANSWER: Liquid pesticide
with the label signal word "Danger" or "Danger" and "Poison" with the skull and
crossbones symbol
Commonly, pesticides incompatibility can be observed in the spray tank by: - CORRECT
ANSWER: Clumping or separation of the mixture
Constant use of insecticides on turf or in landscaped areas could lead to: - CORRECT
ANSWER: Disruption of natural enemies
Dealing with pesticide fires requires: - CORRECT ANSWER: Professions equipped and
trained to fight pesticide fires
Early symptoms of organsphosphate pinioning include: - CORRECT ANSWER: Blurred
vision and headache
Employee handler pesticide safety training topics do NOT include hoe to: - CORRECT
ANSWER: Recognize the chemical characteristics of the pesticide
Except for maintenance gardener pest control business, pest control businesses
applying pesticides on turf, in landscapes, or in interiorscapes shall have an individual
on staff who has a: - CORRECT ANSWER: Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in the
Landscape and Maintenance Pest Control Category
For calibration, which four factors need to be measured? - CORRECT ANSWER: Swath
width, travel speed, tank capacity, and sprayer output