MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Exam
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
Advantages and disadvantages of EC? - ANSWER ADV
-easy to transport, handle, store
-easy to pour/measure
-little agitation required
-Not abrasive
-will not plug nozzles
-leave little visible residue
DISADV
-high concentration of AI --> easy overdose
-may damage treated plants or surfaces
-easily absorbed thru skin
-spills difficult to decontaminate
-strong odor
-solvents may wear equipment
-flammable/corrosive
Advantages and disadvantages of RTU S? - ANSWER adv
-convenient
-often sold with application equipment
-less exposure risk
disadv
-limited availability
-high cost
Advantages and disadvantages of C, LC, or WSC/WSL - ANSWER adv
-easy to handle, transport, store
-no agitation necessary
-not abrasive
-do not plug nozzles
-do not leave visible residue
disadv
-limited availability
-spills difficult to decontaminate
-easily absorbed thru skin
,Advantages and Disadvantages of ULV - ANSWER adv
-easy to handle, transport, store
-little/no agitation necessary
-not abrasive
-do not plug nozzles
-little residue
disadv
-high drift risk
-specialized equipment required
-easily absorbed thru skin
-may cause parts to deteriorate
-special care required for calibration and application
Advantages and Disadvantages of Invert Emulsions - ANSWER adv
-low drift
-increased rate penetration/absorption
-decreased runoff
disadv
-difficult to treat under surfaces because droplets large/heavy
-limited availability
Advantages and Disadvantages of F or AF - ANSWER adv
-easy to handle
-low exposure risk
-not phytotoxic
-low clogging risk
-splashes less likely
disadv
-may settle, agitation required
-difficult to rinse
-may be abrasive
-hard to clean spills (not soluble water or oil)
-may leave residue
Advantages and Disadvantages of RTU A - ANSWER adv
-easy to use, transport, store
-retain potencu
disadv
,-practical for only limited uses
-risk inhalation
-hazardous if punctured
-difficult to release only direct/small target
Advantages and Disadvantages of D - ANSWER adv
-usually RTU
-good alternative where L could cause damage
-applied with simple equip
-effective for hard to reach indoor areas
disadv
-high drift risk
-residues do not adhere as well as liquid
-high inhalation risk
-dampness causes clogs
-some equipment hard to calibrate
-difficult to get even distribution of particles
Advantages and Disadvantages of G - ANSWER adv
-RTU, no mixing
-drift hazard low
-low application hazard
-simple application
-may break down more slowly
disadv
-application equip needs calibration often (uneven particle size)
-uniform application difficult
-granules do not stick to foliage/uneven surfaces
-may need moisture to release AI
-may be hazardous to non-target species
-bulky
Advantages and Disadvantages of W or WP - ANSWER adv
-easy to transport, handle, store
-less likely than ECs and petroleum-based formulations to harm treated surfaces
-not phytotoxic
-less absorptive
disadv
-not easy to measure, must be weighed
-not easy to mix
, -inhalation hazard when mixing
-needs constant agitation when in suspension
-abrasive
-clogs
-residues visible on treated surfaces
Advantages and Disadvantages of B - ANSWER adv
-RTU
-attracts pest, dont need to cover huge area
-controls mobile pests
disadv
-risk to children and pets
-may kill non-target wildlife
-requires careful placement/inspection
-dead vertebrate pests may cause odor problem
-must be removed when stops working
-may not always work if pest has other food sources
Advantages and Disadvantages of fumigants - ANSWER adv
-toxic to wide range of pests
-can penetrate cracks, crevices, etc
-single treatment will kill most pests
disadv
-target site must be enclosed to prevent gas from escaping
-nonspecific and highly toxic
-high inhalation risk
-require lots of PPE
-may require special application equipment
-some temp requirments
Advantages and Disadvantages of M - ANSWER adv
-coatings help protect applicator
-easy to handle, transport, store
-timed release of AI prolongs effectiveness
-reduced volatility
-reduced odor
-less likely to stain
-reduced phytotoxicity
disadv
-constant agitation may be required
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
Advantages and disadvantages of EC? - ANSWER ADV
-easy to transport, handle, store
-easy to pour/measure
-little agitation required
-Not abrasive
-will not plug nozzles
-leave little visible residue
DISADV
-high concentration of AI --> easy overdose
-may damage treated plants or surfaces
-easily absorbed thru skin
-spills difficult to decontaminate
-strong odor
-solvents may wear equipment
-flammable/corrosive
Advantages and disadvantages of RTU S? - ANSWER adv
-convenient
-often sold with application equipment
-less exposure risk
disadv
-limited availability
-high cost
Advantages and disadvantages of C, LC, or WSC/WSL - ANSWER adv
-easy to handle, transport, store
-no agitation necessary
-not abrasive
-do not plug nozzles
-do not leave visible residue
disadv
-limited availability
-spills difficult to decontaminate
-easily absorbed thru skin
,Advantages and Disadvantages of ULV - ANSWER adv
-easy to handle, transport, store
-little/no agitation necessary
-not abrasive
-do not plug nozzles
-little residue
disadv
-high drift risk
-specialized equipment required
-easily absorbed thru skin
-may cause parts to deteriorate
-special care required for calibration and application
Advantages and Disadvantages of Invert Emulsions - ANSWER adv
-low drift
-increased rate penetration/absorption
-decreased runoff
disadv
-difficult to treat under surfaces because droplets large/heavy
-limited availability
Advantages and Disadvantages of F or AF - ANSWER adv
-easy to handle
-low exposure risk
-not phytotoxic
-low clogging risk
-splashes less likely
disadv
-may settle, agitation required
-difficult to rinse
-may be abrasive
-hard to clean spills (not soluble water or oil)
-may leave residue
Advantages and Disadvantages of RTU A - ANSWER adv
-easy to use, transport, store
-retain potencu
disadv
,-practical for only limited uses
-risk inhalation
-hazardous if punctured
-difficult to release only direct/small target
Advantages and Disadvantages of D - ANSWER adv
-usually RTU
-good alternative where L could cause damage
-applied with simple equip
-effective for hard to reach indoor areas
disadv
-high drift risk
-residues do not adhere as well as liquid
-high inhalation risk
-dampness causes clogs
-some equipment hard to calibrate
-difficult to get even distribution of particles
Advantages and Disadvantages of G - ANSWER adv
-RTU, no mixing
-drift hazard low
-low application hazard
-simple application
-may break down more slowly
disadv
-application equip needs calibration often (uneven particle size)
-uniform application difficult
-granules do not stick to foliage/uneven surfaces
-may need moisture to release AI
-may be hazardous to non-target species
-bulky
Advantages and Disadvantages of W or WP - ANSWER adv
-easy to transport, handle, store
-less likely than ECs and petroleum-based formulations to harm treated surfaces
-not phytotoxic
-less absorptive
disadv
-not easy to measure, must be weighed
-not easy to mix
, -inhalation hazard when mixing
-needs constant agitation when in suspension
-abrasive
-clogs
-residues visible on treated surfaces
Advantages and Disadvantages of B - ANSWER adv
-RTU
-attracts pest, dont need to cover huge area
-controls mobile pests
disadv
-risk to children and pets
-may kill non-target wildlife
-requires careful placement/inspection
-dead vertebrate pests may cause odor problem
-must be removed when stops working
-may not always work if pest has other food sources
Advantages and Disadvantages of fumigants - ANSWER adv
-toxic to wide range of pests
-can penetrate cracks, crevices, etc
-single treatment will kill most pests
disadv
-target site must be enclosed to prevent gas from escaping
-nonspecific and highly toxic
-high inhalation risk
-require lots of PPE
-may require special application equipment
-some temp requirments
Advantages and Disadvantages of M - ANSWER adv
-coatings help protect applicator
-easy to handle, transport, store
-timed release of AI prolongs effectiveness
-reduced volatility
-reduced odor
-less likely to stain
-reduced phytotoxicity
disadv
-constant agitation may be required
