Illinois Pesticide Applicators Test |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED|95 REAL
EXAM AND COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED
CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
A pesticide is defined as.... - (ANSWER)Any chemical used to destroy, prevent, or control any
form of life declared to be a 'pest'
Pesticide group: Herbicides? - (ANSWER)Weeds
Pesticide group: Insecticides? - (ANSWER)Insects
Pesticide group: Fungicides? - (ANSWER)Fungi
Pesticide group: Miticides (acaricides)? - (ANSWER)Mites, ticks
Pesticide group: Repellents - (ANSWER)Insects, vertebrates
What two general types of ingredients make up a pesticide formulation? - (ANSWER)1)Active
ingredient
2)Inert ingredient
What are the three common types of mixtures? - (ANSWER)1)Solutions
2)Suspensions
3)Emulsions
What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (SP- Soluble Powder)? - (ANSWER)Forms a: SOLUTION
Agitation is: INITIAL
,Abrasiveness is: NO
Safety concerns: INHALING DUST
What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (W,WP-Wettable powder, WDG-Water dispersible granule, and DF- Dry flowable)? -
(ANSWER)Forms a: SUSPENSION
Agitation is: STRONG
Abrasiveness is: YES
Safety concerns: INHALING DUST
What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (G-granule)? - (ANSWER)Forms a: APPLIED AS IS
Agitation: NA
Abrasiveness is: NA
Safety concerns: FEEDING BY BIRDS
What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (S-Solution)? - (ANSWER)Forms a: SOLUTION
Agitation is: INITIAL
Abrasiveness is: NO
Safety concerns: NA
What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (E,EC- Emulsifiable concentrate)? - (ANSWER)Forms a: EMULSION
Agitation is: SLIGHT
Abrasiveness is: NO
Safety Concerns: SKIN ABSORPTION, DEGRADATION OF PPE PUMP PARTS
, What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (F,FL,L-Flowable or liquid)? - (ANSWER)Forms a: SUSPENSION
Agitation is: MODERATE
Abrasiveness is: YES
Safety concerns: MAY BE TOXIC TO BEES
What is an Adjuvant? What are the two types? - (ANSWER)A chemical that modifies a
pesticide's physical properties and/or enhances its performance.
1)Utility agent
2)Spray modifier
Utility agents - (ANSWER)-Aid mixing in the spray tank
-Ex) Compatibility agents, pH buffering agent, anti-foaming agents
Spray modifiers - (ANSWER)-Aid spray application & coverage
Drift reduction additives - (ANSWER)Increase droplet size and reduce drift
Surfactants - (ANSWER)Help individual spray droplets spread out on the treated surface
Stickers - (ANSWER)Improve pesticide adherence to the treated surface
Penetrants - (ANSWER)Improve pesticide penetration into the treated surface
When mixing two or more pesticides in the same spray tank, what steps and considerations
should you take to ensure a successful tank-mix? - (ANSWER)A. Pesticide compatibility
B. Are certain mixtures prohibited?
C. Consult technical staff (specialists or manufacturer)
EXAM AND COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED
CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
A pesticide is defined as.... - (ANSWER)Any chemical used to destroy, prevent, or control any
form of life declared to be a 'pest'
Pesticide group: Herbicides? - (ANSWER)Weeds
Pesticide group: Insecticides? - (ANSWER)Insects
Pesticide group: Fungicides? - (ANSWER)Fungi
Pesticide group: Miticides (acaricides)? - (ANSWER)Mites, ticks
Pesticide group: Repellents - (ANSWER)Insects, vertebrates
What two general types of ingredients make up a pesticide formulation? - (ANSWER)1)Active
ingredient
2)Inert ingredient
What are the three common types of mixtures? - (ANSWER)1)Solutions
2)Suspensions
3)Emulsions
What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (SP- Soluble Powder)? - (ANSWER)Forms a: SOLUTION
Agitation is: INITIAL
,Abrasiveness is: NO
Safety concerns: INHALING DUST
What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (W,WP-Wettable powder, WDG-Water dispersible granule, and DF- Dry flowable)? -
(ANSWER)Forms a: SUSPENSION
Agitation is: STRONG
Abrasiveness is: YES
Safety concerns: INHALING DUST
What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (G-granule)? - (ANSWER)Forms a: APPLIED AS IS
Agitation: NA
Abrasiveness is: NA
Safety concerns: FEEDING BY BIRDS
What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (S-Solution)? - (ANSWER)Forms a: SOLUTION
Agitation is: INITIAL
Abrasiveness is: NO
Safety concerns: NA
What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (E,EC- Emulsifiable concentrate)? - (ANSWER)Forms a: EMULSION
Agitation is: SLIGHT
Abrasiveness is: NO
Safety Concerns: SKIN ABSORPTION, DEGRADATION OF PPE PUMP PARTS
, What are some of the common formulation types and special considerations to follow when
using them (F,FL,L-Flowable or liquid)? - (ANSWER)Forms a: SUSPENSION
Agitation is: MODERATE
Abrasiveness is: YES
Safety concerns: MAY BE TOXIC TO BEES
What is an Adjuvant? What are the two types? - (ANSWER)A chemical that modifies a
pesticide's physical properties and/or enhances its performance.
1)Utility agent
2)Spray modifier
Utility agents - (ANSWER)-Aid mixing in the spray tank
-Ex) Compatibility agents, pH buffering agent, anti-foaming agents
Spray modifiers - (ANSWER)-Aid spray application & coverage
Drift reduction additives - (ANSWER)Increase droplet size and reduce drift
Surfactants - (ANSWER)Help individual spray droplets spread out on the treated surface
Stickers - (ANSWER)Improve pesticide adherence to the treated surface
Penetrants - (ANSWER)Improve pesticide penetration into the treated surface
When mixing two or more pesticides in the same spray tank, what steps and considerations
should you take to ensure a successful tank-mix? - (ANSWER)A. Pesticide compatibility
B. Are certain mixtures prohibited?
C. Consult technical staff (specialists or manufacturer)
