Cat 3 Certification – Questions With Correct
Solutions
Which of the following are small, soft bodied, mobile throughout
their life and covered with white powdery and wavy material?
Correct Answer - Mealy bugs
If a pesticide is ingested, vomiting should always be induced?
Correct Answer - False
Why would the EPA designate an organism as an endangered
species? Correct Answer - Survival is in danger end or
threatened
What is the signal word of a product whos oral LD50 is 100mg/kg?
Correct Answer - Warning
Damage to ornamental plants by mite include? Correct Answer -
Brand foliage leaf drop and stunted growth
To conduct a jar test, what should you do first? Correct Answer -
Fill the jar 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 with the carrier
In Tennessee, what is the core per acre rate for turfs that have not
been treated for weed control the prior year? Correct Answer -
1.33+1.33
Which of the following is NOT RECOMMENDED to reduce incidence
of leaf gals? Correct Answer - Applying fungicides when gals
first appear
,Triple rinse an empty container, fill the container (blank) with water
and recap, shake the container for (blank) seconds? Correct
Answer - 1/4 full and 10 seconds
For 1 percent use dilution makes 2.5 ounces concrete to a gallon of
water. How many ounces of concentrate would you use to make .5%
use dilution? Correct Answer - 1.25 ounces
A pesticide may be applied at a dosage concentration or frequency
less than specified on the label except in the case of termiticides?
(google) Correct Answer - True
You need to spray 1 acre and your equipment is calibrated for 30
gallons per acre, the label calls for 4 lbs of formulation per 100
gallons of water. How many pounds of formulation should you add
to the spray tank to make 30 gallons of finished spray? Correct
Answer - 1.2lbs
When does your commercial applicator certification expire?
Correct Answer - Oct 31
Which of the following techniques should improve insecticide
performance? Correct Answer - Teach removal
What is the first factor that drives the decision making within the
IPM program? Correct Answer - Identifying the pest and
understanding its biology
The area inside the containment dike of a pesticide storage area
should be large enough to contain Correct Answer - The
volume of the tank plus at least an additional 10%
, The applicator should consider the (blank) and (blank) of the active
ingredients when choosing a pesticide? Correct Answer -
Hazard and toxicity
Leaf gals are found on many ornamental plants especially Correct
Answer - Azalea and caminca
For pre emergence control of turf grass that has not yet been treated
for weeds the previous year follow program Correct Answer -
1
Some weed species may require (blank) applications and or use of
(blank) recommended on this product label even under ideal
conditions for application. Correct Answer - Higher rate
surfactants
The risk of illness or injury is determined by
The dose
The toxicity
Both Correct Answer - Both
Do ants have complete metamorphoses? Correct Answer -
Yeah
Splurges can be summer annuals or perennials Correct Answer -
True
Pesticide persistence is influenced by which of the following?
- Application rate
- Moisture conditions
- Both Correct Answer - Both
Which of the following is NOT a type of drift that can occur?
Correct Answer - leaching
Solutions
Which of the following are small, soft bodied, mobile throughout
their life and covered with white powdery and wavy material?
Correct Answer - Mealy bugs
If a pesticide is ingested, vomiting should always be induced?
Correct Answer - False
Why would the EPA designate an organism as an endangered
species? Correct Answer - Survival is in danger end or
threatened
What is the signal word of a product whos oral LD50 is 100mg/kg?
Correct Answer - Warning
Damage to ornamental plants by mite include? Correct Answer -
Brand foliage leaf drop and stunted growth
To conduct a jar test, what should you do first? Correct Answer -
Fill the jar 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 with the carrier
In Tennessee, what is the core per acre rate for turfs that have not
been treated for weed control the prior year? Correct Answer -
1.33+1.33
Which of the following is NOT RECOMMENDED to reduce incidence
of leaf gals? Correct Answer - Applying fungicides when gals
first appear
,Triple rinse an empty container, fill the container (blank) with water
and recap, shake the container for (blank) seconds? Correct
Answer - 1/4 full and 10 seconds
For 1 percent use dilution makes 2.5 ounces concrete to a gallon of
water. How many ounces of concentrate would you use to make .5%
use dilution? Correct Answer - 1.25 ounces
A pesticide may be applied at a dosage concentration or frequency
less than specified on the label except in the case of termiticides?
(google) Correct Answer - True
You need to spray 1 acre and your equipment is calibrated for 30
gallons per acre, the label calls for 4 lbs of formulation per 100
gallons of water. How many pounds of formulation should you add
to the spray tank to make 30 gallons of finished spray? Correct
Answer - 1.2lbs
When does your commercial applicator certification expire?
Correct Answer - Oct 31
Which of the following techniques should improve insecticide
performance? Correct Answer - Teach removal
What is the first factor that drives the decision making within the
IPM program? Correct Answer - Identifying the pest and
understanding its biology
The area inside the containment dike of a pesticide storage area
should be large enough to contain Correct Answer - The
volume of the tank plus at least an additional 10%
, The applicator should consider the (blank) and (blank) of the active
ingredients when choosing a pesticide? Correct Answer -
Hazard and toxicity
Leaf gals are found on many ornamental plants especially Correct
Answer - Azalea and caminca
For pre emergence control of turf grass that has not yet been treated
for weeds the previous year follow program Correct Answer -
1
Some weed species may require (blank) applications and or use of
(blank) recommended on this product label even under ideal
conditions for application. Correct Answer - Higher rate
surfactants
The risk of illness or injury is determined by
The dose
The toxicity
Both Correct Answer - Both
Do ants have complete metamorphoses? Correct Answer -
Yeah
Splurges can be summer annuals or perennials Correct Answer -
True
Pesticide persistence is influenced by which of the following?
- Application rate
- Moisture conditions
- Both Correct Answer - Both
Which of the following is NOT a type of drift that can occur?
Correct Answer - leaching
