Private Pesticide Applicators Exam GUARANTEED
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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest
management method? - (ANSWER)Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of
pest management method - (ANSWER)Genetic
Which statement about biological control methods are true? - (ANSWER)Modifying the environment to
enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in building is an example of which type of pest
management method? - (ANSWER)Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - (ANSWER)They reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, and survival
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread
damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method? -
(ANSWER)Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? - (ANSWER)The goal is to prevent
pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? - (ANSWER)Planting weed and
disease free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true? - (ANSWER)The action threshold for a pest may be set
at zero pest population density
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, Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - (ANSWER)Continual use of pesticides from
the same chemical class
Which statement about FIFRA is false? - (ANSWER)It prevents states, tribes, territories from creating
pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? - (ANSWER)They
may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted use pesticides
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration process? - (ANSWER)To provide
evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true - (ANSWER)Approved pesticide labels have
the force of law
Which of the following criteria is used by the EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances - (ANSWER)The
toxicity of the pesticide and it's breakdown products
Under federal law which of the following actions is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? -
(ANSWER)Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? - (ANSWER)Worker
protection standard
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to humans and
the environment? - (ANSWER)Minimum risk
The active ingredient in TEMPO 20WP is listed as B-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenel)methyl
3-(2, 2-dichloroethenyl)-2, 2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does the term "Cyfluthrin"
represent? - (ANSWER)The brand name
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PASS!!
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest
management method? - (ANSWER)Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of
pest management method - (ANSWER)Genetic
Which statement about biological control methods are true? - (ANSWER)Modifying the environment to
enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in building is an example of which type of pest
management method? - (ANSWER)Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - (ANSWER)They reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, and survival
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread
damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method? -
(ANSWER)Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? - (ANSWER)The goal is to prevent
pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? - (ANSWER)Planting weed and
disease free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true? - (ANSWER)The action threshold for a pest may be set
at zero pest population density
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, Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - (ANSWER)Continual use of pesticides from
the same chemical class
Which statement about FIFRA is false? - (ANSWER)It prevents states, tribes, territories from creating
pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? - (ANSWER)They
may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted use pesticides
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration process? - (ANSWER)To provide
evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true - (ANSWER)Approved pesticide labels have
the force of law
Which of the following criteria is used by the EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances - (ANSWER)The
toxicity of the pesticide and it's breakdown products
Under federal law which of the following actions is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? -
(ANSWER)Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? - (ANSWER)Worker
protection standard
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to humans and
the environment? - (ANSWER)Minimum risk
The active ingredient in TEMPO 20WP is listed as B-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenel)methyl
3-(2, 2-dichloroethenyl)-2, 2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does the term "Cyfluthrin"
represent? - (ANSWER)The brand name
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